Which is cheaper, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

At MSRP the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch is the cheaper of the two at $420, against $1,100 for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series — a $680 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch wears larger at 41.5mm versus 40.2mm for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series — a 1.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch.

What movement does the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch run compared to the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch uses the F6B24 and the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series uses the 6R21.

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Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

MSRP $420

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Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

MSRP $1,100

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch41.5mm

Presage Sharp Edged Series40.2mm

Power Reserve

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch40h

Presage Sharp Edged Series45h

Water Resistance

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch50m

Presage Sharp Edged Series100m

MSRP

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch$420

Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

White

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

F6B24

6R21

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

GMT, Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$420

$1,100

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