Cronos Sub DivervsOrient FAA02008D9

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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.

Cronos Sub Diver at true scale

Sub Diver

Orient FAA02008D9 at true scale

FAA02008D9

Diameter

44mm

47mm

Lug-to-Lug

51.9mm

n/a

Thickness

16.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

2000m

highest

200m

MSRP

$298

$265

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9015

Automatic

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44mm
47mm
Thickness
16.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
51.9mm
n/a
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
316L stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
2000m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
n/a
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$298
$265
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Reviews

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

Cronos Sub Diver

The Cronos Sub Diver 44mm 2000m (L6039) is widely described as a heavy, imposing, and beastly watch, with owners praising its stunning finish and solid build quality. It features BGW9 Superluminova, a ceramic bezel, sapphire glass with AR coating, and a robust bracelet with screw links and a signed milled clasp. Despite its substantial size and weight, some owners report it wears surprisingly well, and one noted it survived a pressure test to 3000m, exceeding its 2000m water resistance rating. The Miyota 90S5 automatic movement is noted for keeping great time. On balance, owners rate the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm 2000m (L6039) highly for its impressive build and finishing at its price point.

Orient FAA02008D9

The Orient FAA02008D9 is praised for its hands and dial, with owners finding it a versatile everyday and business-casual watch. One owner notes its $175 price point, while another considers its $230 price high compared to alternatives. The Pepsi bezel design is praised for its accurate representation of decompression minutes. One owner expressed concern about its mineral crystal. The D9 variant is recommended for US buyers to ensure warranty support. Overall, owners rate the Orient FAA02008D9 highly for its versatile design and dial at the price.