Which is cheaper, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Nodus Sector II GMT?

At MSRP the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch is the cheaper of the two at $420, against $525 for the Nodus Sector II GMT — a $105 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Nodus Sector II GMT?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch wears larger at 41.5mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Sector II GMT — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Nodus Sector II GMT?

The Nodus Sector II GMT is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Nodus Sector II GMT?

The Nodus Sector II GMT carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch.

What movement does the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch run compared to the Nodus Sector II GMT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch uses the F6B24 and the Nodus Sector II GMT uses the TMI NH34 (GMT).

Side by side

Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic WatchvsNodus Sector II GMT

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

Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

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MSRP $420

Nodus Sector II GMT

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MSRP $525

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch41.5mm

Sector II GMT38mm

Power Reserve

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch40h

Sector II GMT41h

Water Resistance

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch50m

Sector II GMT100m

MSRP

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch$420

Sector II GMT$525

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

White

—

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

F6B24

TMI NH34 (GMT)

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$420

$525

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