Which is cheaper, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

At MSRP the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch is the cheaper of the two at $420, against $950 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a $530 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch wears larger at 41.5mm versus 40.2mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a 1.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-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 Seiko Presage Classic Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch uses the F6B24 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series uses the 6R55.

Side by side

Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic WatchvsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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

Seiko Presage Classic Series

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MSRP $950

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch41.5mm

Presage Classic Series40.2mm

Power Reserve

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch40h

Presage Classic Series72h

Water Resistance

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch50m

Presage Classic Series100m

MSRP

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch$420

Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

White

Black

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

F6B24

6R55

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$420

$950

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