Cestrian Ocean Series GMTvsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver

Ocean Series GMT
CestrianOcean Series GMT

Ref. cestrian-ocean-series-black-dial-silicone-strap-automatic-gmt-mens-watch·MSRP $262

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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.

Cestrian Ocean Series GMT at true scale

Ocean Series GMT

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver at true scale

Mako-3 AA08 Diver

Diameter

42mm

41.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

46.8mm

lowest

Thickness

13.9mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

40h

MSRP

$262

lowest

$375

Movement

Seiko NH34

Orient F6922

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.8mm
Thickness
13.9mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46.8mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
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
$262
$375
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Reviews

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Cestrian Ocean Series GMT

The Cestrian Ocean Series GMT is priced around 220 euros, a figure noted as only slightly higher than comparable NH34-powered watches available elsewhere. Owners express satisfaction with the value proposition of Cestrian watches at their price point. On balance, owners rate the Cestrian Ocean Series GMT highly for its competitive pricing within the NH34-powered watch market.

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.

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