Boderry SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Bronze Diving WatchvsOrient Diver Design 40

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SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Bronze Diving Watch

Diver Design 40
Diameter
40mm
39.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
lowest
12.8mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
MSRP
$199
lowest
$395
Movement
Miyota 8215
Orient F6722
Case
6 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Boderry SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Bronze Diving Watch for its value, with one owner finding incredible worth at $69, highlighting the dial and strap feel. The fully brushed bronze case is noted as nicely done, and the crown action is described as very good with excellent grip. However, multiple owners flag the bezel action as problematic, with one stating it has significant play and is difficult to set, and another calling it exceptionally bad. The original straps are also considered excessively thick by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Boderry SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Bronze Diving Watch highly for its value and case finishing, despite consistent criticism of the bezel action.
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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