Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050vsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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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.

Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050 at true scale

Sea Ranger ADZ-2050

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch at true scale

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Diameter

42mm

41.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

46.8mm

lowest

Thickness

14.5mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$375

$375

Movement

Seiko NH35

Orient F6922

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.8mm
Thickness
14.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46.8mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date
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Reviews

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

Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050

Owners praise the Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050 for its value and resemblance to higher-end dive watches. One owner finds the 42mm case a bit large for smaller wrists. The watch features a 316L stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, blue Swiss Super Luminova, and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. Overall, owners rate the Audaz Sea Ranger ADZ-2050 well for its impressive specification set and affordability.

From video reviewers

The watch features a 42mm case, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and 200m water resistance. Swiss Superluminova provides illumination.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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.

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