Which is cheaper, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Longines EVIDENZA?

At MSRP the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch is the cheaper of the two at $420, against $2,650 for the Longines EVIDENZA — a $2,230 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch wears larger at 41.5mm versus 38.75mm for the Longines EVIDENZA — a 2.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Longines EVIDENZA.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Longines EVIDENZA carries a 50-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 Longines EVIDENZA?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch uses the F6B24 and the Longines EVIDENZA uses the L615.3.

Side by side

Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic WatchvsLongines EVIDENZA

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

Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

ra-ak0306s30b

MSRP $420

Longines EVIDENZA

L2.642.4.73.6

MSRP $2,650

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch41.5mm

EVIDENZA38.75mm

Power Reserve

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch40h

EVIDENZA50h

Water Resistance

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch50m

EVIDENZA30m

MSRP

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch$420

EVIDENZA$2,650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

41.5mm

38.75mm

Thickness

13mm

10.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

45.6mm

Lug Width

22mm

18mm

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Water Resistance

50m

30m

Caseback

Display

—

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

White

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

F6B24

L615.3

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

40h

50h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

GMT, Day-date

Hours, minutes, small second at 6 o'clock and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$420

$2,650

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