Bohen StarDivervsOrient 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.

Bohen StarDiver at true scale

StarDiver

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver at true scale

Mako-3 AA08 Diver

Diameter

41mm

41.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

46.8mm

lowest

Thickness

14.8mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

1000m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

40h

MSRP

$2,959

$375

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Orient F6922

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
41.8mm
Thickness
14.8mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Water Resistance
1000m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
n/a
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,959
$375
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Reviews

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

Bohen StarDiver

Owners widely praise the BOHEN StarDiver for its superior finishing and attention to detail, with one owner comparing it favorably to luxury dive watches. Reviewers note its superb fit and finish for the price, highlighting a satisfying 60-click ceramic bezel and a comfortable 13.8mm case height. However, the watch's divisive, angular case and unique design elements, such as a left-side crown, triple-date window, and short hands, may not appeal to all tastes. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the BOHEN StarDiver highly for its exceptional finishing and unique design at its price point.

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.