Which is cheaper, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Orient Helios?

At MSRP the Orient Helios is the cheaper of the two at $335, against $915 for the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic — a $580 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Orient Helios?

The Orient Helios wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Orient Helios?

The Pompeak Sub-Aquatic is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Orient Helios.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Orient Helios?

The Orient Helios carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic.

What movement does the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic run compared to the Orient Helios?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Orient Helios uses the FT622.

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Pompeak Sub-Aquatic

MSRP $915

Orient Helios

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MSRP $335

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sub-Aquatic40mm

Helios40.5mm

Power Reserve

Sub-Aquatic38h

Helios40h

Water Resistance

Sub-Aquatic200m

Helios30m

MSRP

Sub-Aquatic$915

Helios$335

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

Green

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

FT622

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$915

$335

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