Which is cheaper, the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

At MSRP the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $420 for the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch — a $70 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch wears larger at 41.5mm versus 39mm for the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch.

What movement does the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano run compared to the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano uses the Miyota 8315 and the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch uses the F6B24.

Side by side

Borealis Watch Co. LusitanovsOrient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Borealis Watch Co.Lusitano

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MSRP $350

Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

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MSRP $420

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Lusitano39mm

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch41.5mm

Power Reserve

Lusitano60h

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch40h

Water Resistance

Lusitano100m

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch50m

MSRP

Lusitano$350

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

White

Lume

Yes

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

F6B24

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$420

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