Bernhardt The Cipher DivervsOrient 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.

Bernhardt The Cipher Diver at true scale

The Cipher Diver

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver at true scale

Mako-3 AA08 Diver

Diameter

39mm

41.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

46.8mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

12.8mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$795

$375

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Orient F6922

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
41.8mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

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
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$375
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Reviews

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

Bernhardt The Cipher Diver

Bernhardt The Cipher Diver is praised for its 39mm case size and sapphire crystal. Owners widely report the bracelet construction and lume are adequate, with one noting the lume is patchy and short-lived. The Miyota 9039 automatic movement is expected to provide reliable timekeeping. Overall, owners rate Bernhardt The Cipher Diver highly for its value and wearable dimensions.

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.