Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
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Measurements
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Desk Diver

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
Diameter
36mm
41.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
lowest
46.8mm
Thickness
11.3mm
lowest
12.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m
highest
Power Reserve
45h
highest
40h
MSRP
$750
$375
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW210-1
Orient F6922
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
8 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver for its high accuracy, great power reserve, and lume, with fit and finish noted as on par with or better than competitors at its price point. Some owners report the manual-wind Sellita SW210-1 movement is smooth, though one source notes the watch has 0 meters of water resistance and another mentions potential small marks on the vintage case. The $1500 price is considered too high by some for a novelty item, with a desire for a more affordable quartz option. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver highly for its accuracy and build quality relative to its price point.
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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