Archimede Watches DLCvsOrient Diver Design 40
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Measurements
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DLC
Diver Design 40
Diameter
40mm
39.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$1,207
$395
lowest
Movement
Automatic
Orient F6722
Case
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Archimede Watches DLC owners widely praise its excellent legibility, matte black dial, stark white indices, and broad sword hands. Reviewers note its superb value, hardened steel case, and 200m water resistance. One owner reports accuracy between +2 to +5 sec/day and bright lume. Some find the bracelet generic and lacking micro-adjustments, with one owner criticizing its inconsistent push clasp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Archimede Watches DLC highly for its legibility and value at the price point.
Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Design 40 for its value and solid build, with many appreciating its sapphire crystal. The Orient F6722 automatic movement is considered a dependable workhorse. Some owners find the Kamasu-style dial layout with arrow and sword hands and applied markers a disappointing change from the original's simpler design. Overall, owners rate the Orient Diver Design 40 highly for its value and dependable movement.
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