AV86 1956 MarinevsScurfa Diver One D1-500

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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.

AV86 1956 Marine at true scale

1956 Marine

Scurfa Diver One D1-500 at true scale

Diver One D1-500

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.7mm

Thickness

n/a

14.4mm

Water Resistance

200m

500m

highest

MSRP

n/a

$286

Movement

Seiko VH31

ETA F06.412

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.7mm
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
500m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
Light Blue
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
ETA F06.412
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$286
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Reviews

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

AV86 1956 Marine

Owners find the 41mm case comfortable and appreciate the AV86 1956 Marine's in-person appearance. One owner notes uneven lume application, with the dial glowing but the bezel not. The AV86 1956 Marine is considered a fashion watch, with some owners suggesting better quality alternatives exist for the price, though personal preference for the look is acknowledged. On balance, owners rate the AV86 1956 Marine positively for its comfortable wearability and aesthetic appeal, despite some reservations about its value proposition.

Scurfa Diver One D1-500

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Scurfa Diver One D1-500 for its robust 40mm case, excellent legibility, and precise 120-click bezel, with many finding its size ideal for everyday wear. The scratch-resistant, single-domed sapphire crystal is highlighted, and while lume is generally lauded as great, one reviewer noted it was not as impressive as on another model. The aluminum bezel is a welcome variation from more common black bezels. The watch is noted for its 500m water resistance, a feature that requires specific construction elements like a larger case back gasket. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Scurfa Diver One D1-500 highly for its tool-like build quality and legibility at its price point.

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