Alcadus Watches Dromo - BlackvsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver

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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.

Alcadus Watches Dromo - Black at true scale

Dromo - Black

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver at true scale

Mako-3 AA08 Diver

Diameter

39mm

41.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.5mm

lowest

46.8mm

Thickness

12.7mm

lowest

12.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

40h

MSRP

$697

$375

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Orient F6922

Case

5 specs
Category
n/a
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$697
$375
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Alcadus Watches Dromo - Black

Owners and reviewers praise the Alcadus Watches Dromo - Black - Alcadus Watches for its perfect design and excellent specifications for the price, with one owner calling it a "spec monster." The 39mm case and domed sapphire crystal are noted as attractive vintage-style features, and the quick-release bracelet is highlighted as a positive. Some owners report that the lume homogeneity between hands and markers could be improved, and one reviewer found the bracelet's clasp and end links to have a lower-quality finish, though the brand is reportedly upgrading the clasp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Alcadus Watches Dromo - Black - Alcadus Watches highly for its design and value proposition.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver

The Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch is widely praised for its excellent value, attractive dials in various finishes like black gradient, matte blue, and sparkling turquoise, and the inclusion of a sapphire crystal. Owners note the bracelet is surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch wears well on smaller wrists. Some find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models and one owner considers the dolphin engraving on the caseback underwhelming. A reviewer flags the stock bracelet as a weak point, though the watch is praised for good quality control and fit/finish. Accuracy figures range from +1/+2 seconds per day to about -6 seconds per day, with some owners noting a "grindy" or less smooth hand-winding feel compared to other watches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its striking aesthetics and robust build at an affordable price point.