Which is cheaper, the Orient Esteem II or the Geckota Phalanx?

At MSRP the Orient Esteem II is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $349 for the Geckota Phalanx — a $64 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Esteem II or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Geckota Phalanx wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Orient Esteem II — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Esteem II or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Orient Esteem II.

What movement does the Orient Esteem II run compared to the Geckota Phalanx?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Esteem II uses the FT622 and the Geckota Phalanx uses the ETA 2824.

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Orient Esteem IIvsGeckota Phalanx

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

Orient Esteem II

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MSRP $285

Geckota Phalanx

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MSRP $349

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Esteem II41mm

Phalanx42mm

Power Reserve

Esteem II40h

Phalanx40h

Water Resistance

Esteem II50m

Phalanx300m

MSRP

Esteem II$285

Phalanx$349

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Dial Color

White

Green

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

FT622

ETA 2824

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$285

$349

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