Which is cheaper, the Orient Symphony III or the Sheffield 1A?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $240 for the Orient Symphony III — a $17 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Symphony III or the Sheffield 1A?

The Orient Symphony III wears larger at 41.6mm versus 40mm for the Sheffield 1A — a 1.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Symphony III or the Sheffield 1A?

The Sheffield 1A is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Orient Symphony III.

What movement does the Orient Symphony III run compared to the Sheffield 1A?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Symphony III uses the F6722 and the Sheffield 1A uses the Seiko NH35A.

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Orient Symphony IIIvsSheffield 1A

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Orient Symphony III

ra-ac0f01b30a

MSRP $240

Sheffield 1A

diver-1a-40mm-white

MSRP $223

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19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Symphony III41.6mm

1A40mm

Power Reserve

Symphony III40h

1A—

Water Resistance

Symphony III50m

1A200m

MSRP

Symphony III$240

1A$223

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Black

White/Blue

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

None

Swiss blue lume

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

F6722

Seiko NH35A

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

40h

—

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$240

$223

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