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Lum-Tec Solar MarinevsOrient Classic Watch

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

Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463
Classic Watch
OrientClassic Watch
MSRP $245

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solar Marine39mm
Classic Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Solar Marine40h
Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Solar Marine300m
Classic Watch100m
MSRP
Solar Marine$463
Classic Watch$245

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.7mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Steel
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$245

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What people say

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Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

Orient Classic Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Classic Watch for its excellent fit and finish, polished look suitable for suits, and classy signed crown. The modern 40mm case size and retro styling are appreciated, allowing it to blend well with any outfit without being ostentatious. The crown is not screw-down but operates smoothly. Overall, owners consider the Orient Classic Watch a well-built, ideal suit watch that they would buy again.

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