Benrus Watches TYPE 3XvsOrient RA-AC0K 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.

Benrus Watches TYPE 3X at true scale

TYPE 3X

Orient RA-AC0K Diver at true scale

RA-AC0K Diver

Diameter

42mm

43.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

51mm

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

12.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

40h

MSRP

$2,950

$455

lowest

Movement

ETA 2893-2

Orient F6722

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
43.4mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Carbon
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
Old Radium Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Date, GMT
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,950
$455
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Reviews

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

Benrus Watches TYPE 3X

Benrus Watches TYPE 3X owners and reviewers praise its classical styling and solid build quality, with the 42mm case noted to wear smaller due to minimal lugs. One owner finds the automatic watch comparable in cost to a basic Swatch and considers it proof of Benrus's substantial revival. The included Velcro strap is unappealing, but the rubber strap works well. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Benrus Watches TYPE 3X highly for its wearability and value.

Orient RA-AC0K Diver

Owners widely report the Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch exceeds expectations for its price, with many praising its accuracy, though opinions vary, with one owner noting +25 seconds per day while others find it runs within a handful of seconds fast daily. The mineral crystal scratches easily, but the automatic movement is considered very good. Some owners replace the bracelet to enhance the watch's premium feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch highly for its value and surprisingly good performance for a budget mechanical watch.