Serket Watch Co OrbitalvsSeiko Recraft Series

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Serket Watch Co Orbital at true scale

Orbital

Seiko Recraft Series at true scale

Recraft Series

Diameter

37mm

43.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

n/a

Thickness

n/a

11.4mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

40h

40h

MSRP

$699

$265

lowest

Movement

Seagull ST1701

Seiko 7S26

Case

6 specs
Category
n/a
Dress
Diameter
37mm
43.5mm
Thickness
n/a
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1701
Seiko 7S26
Jewels
0
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$265
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Serket Watch Co Orbital

Owners widely praise the Serket Watch Co ORBITAL for its value, with one owner noting it was purchased for under $200 with a discount. The lume application is described as even and effective for low-light legibility, and color-matched case options are appreciated, including a blue clasp. Accuracy is reported as good by one owner. The 37mm case size is a point of contention, with one owner wishing for a smaller 36mm option. The bracelet is considered only "okay" by one user. Overall, owners rate the Serket Watch Co ORBITAL highly for its value and functional lume.

Seiko Recraft Series

Owners praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and excellent legibility, with a dial design that shows significant effort and build quality for the price. Some reviewers note that the hands might appear a bit short and express a desire for a sapphire crystal instead of mineral. One owner considers the SNKP27 to be the right size for a smaller wrist. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its dial design and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The retro design and vintage-inspired aesthetic are consistently praised. The affordable entry into automatic timekeeping is also a shared point.