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Orient Esteem IIvsSternglas Kanton

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Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285
Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
Kanton50m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
FT622
Sellita SW200
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$971

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What people say

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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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