Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black DivervsBulova Marine Star

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Diver at true scale

Arctic Diver Black Diver

Bulova Marine Star at true scale

Marine Star

Diameter

41mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

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Thickness

11.9mm

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Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

41h

42h

highest

MSRP

$480

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Movement

Seiko NH35

Automatic

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.95mm
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Lug-to-Lug
46mm
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Lug Width
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20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
black
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Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
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Power Reserve
41h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480
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Reviews

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Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Diver

Owners report the Aigi Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch offers decent specifications for its $199 price point. However, one owner noted weak lume and poor alignment of hands, indices, and bezel on their unit, though the brand facilitated a quick replacement. Another owner expressed uncertainty about the watch's quality due to a scarcity of online reviews. Some find the 41mm case, 49mm lug-to-lug, and 22mm lugs to be chunky. Overall, owners find the Aigi Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch to be a value proposition despite some quality control concerns and sizing considerations.

Bulova Marine Star

Owners widely praise the Bulova Red Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 98B472 for its solid build quality, well-finished stainless steel case with alternating polished and satin surfaces, and dial depth, offering good value. The 41mm case size is noted as an improvement over previous larger versions, addressing concerns about wearability on smaller wrists. One owner finds the red dial appealing and notes good wearability and accuracy. Overall, owners rate the Bulova Red Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 98B472 highly for its robust construction and improved sizing at the price.

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