Which is cheaper, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

At MSRP the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch is the cheaper of the two at $420, against $499 for the Zelos Blacktip 41 — a $79 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch wears larger at 41.5mm versus 41mm for the Zelos Blacktip 41 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch.

What movement does the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch run compared to the Zelos Blacktip 41?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch uses the F6B24 and the Zelos Blacktip 41 uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic WatchvsZelos Blacktip 41

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

Zelos Blacktip 41

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MSRP $499

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch41.5mm

Blacktip 4141mm

Power Reserve

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch40h

Blacktip 4140h

Water Resistance

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch50m

Blacktip 41200m

MSRP

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch$420

Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

White

Teal

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

F6B24

Miyota 9015

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$420

$499

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