Which is cheaper, the Orient Symphony III or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 40mm is the cheaper of the two at $228, against $240 for the Orient Symphony III — a $12 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Symphony III or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Symphony III or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

The Sheffield 1A 40mm is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Orient Symphony III.

What movement does the Orient Symphony III run compared to the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Symphony III uses the F6722 and the Sheffield 1A 40mm uses the Seiko NH35.

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Orient Symphony IIIvsSheffield 1A 40mm

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Orient Symphony III

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MSRP $240

Sheffield 1A 40mm

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MSRP $228

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17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Symphony III41.6mm

1A 40mm40mm

Power Reserve

Symphony III40h

1A 40mm40h

Water Resistance

Symphony III50m

1A 40mm200m

MSRP

Symphony III$240

1A 40mm$228

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Black

—

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

F6722

Seiko NH35

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$240

$228

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