Which is cheaper, the Robot Watches ORBIS or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $5,370 for the Robot Watches ORBIS — a $5,055 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Robot Watches ORBIS or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Robot Watches ORBIS wears larger at 42mm versus 41.2mm for the Seiko Essentials Automatic — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Robot Watches ORBIS or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Robot Watches ORBIS is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Robot Watches ORBIS or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Robot Watches ORBIS carries a 65-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

What movement does the Robot Watches ORBIS run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Robot Watches ORBIS uses the G100 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35.

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Robot Watches ORBIS

MSRP $5,370

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MSRP $315

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13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ORBIS42mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

ORBIS65h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

ORBIS50m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

ORBIS$5,370

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

G100

4R35

Power Reserve

65h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$315

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