Which is cheaper, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

At MSRP the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch is the cheaper of the two at $420, against $1,499 for the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) — a $1,079 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) wears larger at 44mm versus 41.5mm for the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch.

What movement does the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) run compared to the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) uses the Seiko NH35 and the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch uses the F6B24.

Side by side

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsOrient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

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

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

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MSRP $1,499

Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

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MSRP $420

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch41.5mm

Power Reserve

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch40h

Water Resistance

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch50m

MSRP

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Tantalum LE

White

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

F6B24

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Jewels

Complications

None

GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$420

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