Which is cheaper, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Sternglas Sedius?

At MSRP the Sternglas Sedius is the cheaper of the two at $301, against $420 for the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch — a $119 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Sternglas Sedius?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch wears larger at 41.5mm versus 40mm for the Sternglas Sedius — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch run compared to the Sternglas Sedius?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch runs a automatic caliber (F6B24), while the Sternglas Sedius runs a quartz (TMI VH31).

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Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

MSRP $420

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MSRP $301

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16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch41.5mm

Sedius40mm

Power Reserve

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch40h

Sedius—

Water Resistance

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch50m

Sedius50m

MSRP

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch$420

Sedius$301

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

—

Movement

8 specs

Caliber

F6B24

TMI VH31

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

—

Jewels

—

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

GMT, Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$420

$301

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