Which is cheaper, the Orient Helios or the Viribus Unitis Pola cushion 42mm 3-hand date, Roman numerals (V.U.)?

At MSRP the Orient Helios is the cheaper of the two at $335, against $2,040 for the Viribus Unitis Pola cushion 42mm 3-hand date, Roman numerals (V.U.) — a $1,705 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Helios or the Viribus Unitis Pola cushion 42mm 3-hand date, Roman numerals (V.U.)?

The Viribus Unitis Pola cushion 42mm 3-hand date, Roman numerals (V.U.) wears larger at 42mm versus 40.5mm for the Orient Helios — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Helios or the Viribus Unitis Pola cushion 42mm 3-hand date, Roman numerals (V.U.)?

The Viribus Unitis Pola cushion 42mm 3-hand date, Roman numerals (V.U.) is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Orient Helios.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Orient Helios or the Viribus Unitis Pola cushion 42mm 3-hand date, Roman numerals (V.U.)?

The Viribus Unitis Pola cushion 42mm 3-hand date, Roman numerals (V.U.) carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Orient Helios.

What movement does the Orient Helios run compared to the Viribus Unitis Pola cushion 42mm 3-hand date, Roman numerals (V.U.)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Helios uses the FT622 and the Viribus Unitis Pola cushion 42mm 3-hand date, Roman numerals (V.U.) uses the A26 Elabore.

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Orient HeliosvsViribus Unitis Pola cushion 42mm 3-hand date, Roman numerals (V.U.)

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Orient Helios

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MSRP $335

Viribus Unitis Pola cushion 42mm 3-hand date, Roman numerals (V.U.)

MSRP $2,040

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At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Helios40.5mm

Pola cushion 42mm 3-hand date, Roman numerals (V.U.)42mm

Power Reserve

Helios40h

Pola cushion 42mm 3-hand date, Roman numerals (V.U.)42h

Water Resistance

Helios30m

Pola cushion 42mm 3-hand date, Roman numerals (V.U.)300m

MSRP

Helios$335

Pola cushion 42mm 3-hand date, Roman numerals (V.U.)$2,040

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

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Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Green

Cream

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

FT622

A26 Elabore

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$335

$2,040

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