Aigi Watches Barents Sea AutomaticvsOrient Multi-Year Calendar

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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 Barents Sea Automatic at true scale

Barents Sea Automatic

Orient Multi-Year Calendar at true scale

Multi-Year Calendar

Diameter

43mm

43.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

lowest

50.2mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$180

lowest

$325

Movement

Seiko NH35

Orient F6D22

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
43.5mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50.2mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
n/a
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
Champagne

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Orient F6D22
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$180
$325
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Reviews

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Aigi Watches Barents Sea Automatic

Owners report that the Aigi Watches BARENTS SEA AUTOMATIC offers good specifications for its $199 price, with one owner noting the dial's textured triangles catch the light beautifully, adding significant character. Some owners find the 43mm diameter, 49mm lug-to-lug, and 22mm lugs to be chunky. One owner received a replacement unit due to misaligned hands, indices, and bezel, and weak lume. Another owner received the watch with a Miyota 9015 movement instead of the expected Seiko NH35. Overall, owners rate the Aigi Watches BARENTS SEA AUTOMATIC as a decent value for the price, with its dial texture being a notable positive, though build quality consistency and movement sourcing are points of concern.

Orient Multi-Year Calendar

Owners praise the Orient Multi-Year Calendar for its unique date-to-weekday conversion function, which allows users to set it once a month for ongoing reference or to check past and future dates. One owner notes only light signs of wear, with minor desk rash on the buckle visible only under magnification. Some owners view the Orient Multi-Year Calendar as a visually appealing novelty. Overall, owners appreciate the Orient Multi-Year Calendar for its distinctive calendar complication and aesthetic appeal.