Boderry SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Diver Watch (NH35 movement)vsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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Measurements

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Boderry SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Diver Watch (NH35 movement) at true scale

SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Diver Watch (NH35 movement)

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch at true scale

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Diameter

40mm

41.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.8mm

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

12.8mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$249

lowest

$375

Movement

Seiko NH35

Orient F6922

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.8mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
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
$249
$375
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Reviews

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Boderry SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Diver Watch (NH35 movement)

Owners widely praise the Boderry SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Diver Watch (NH35 movement) for its exceptional value, citing its original design, sapphire crystal, and thin 11.7mm profile for an NH35 movement. One owner reports an accuracy of -1 second per day, while another notes the titanium case and 100m water resistance are well-executed. Some owners report issues with the NH35 movement stopping, though others have had no problems with the brand. A rattling sound, noted by some owners, is considered normal for the NH35 movement and is deemed acceptable given the low price point. Overall, owners rate the Boderry SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Diver Watch (NH35 movement) highly for its impressive feature set and design at its price point.

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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