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Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMTvsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

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What people say

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Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT

The Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT is widely seen as an excellent value at $250, featuring a Seiko NH34 automatic movement, a box sapphire crystal, and a lumed sapphire bezel. Owners appreciate its semi-original design among NH34 GMTs and its sporty look, especially with the included rubber strap, and are drawn to supporting an emerging brand. Overall, owners rate the Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT highly for its strong value proposition and appealing design.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ARCTIC GMT41mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
ARCTIC GMT41h
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
ARCTIC GMT200m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
ARCTIC GMT$560
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
41.5mm
Thickness
11.95mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
white
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$560
$285
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