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

$218

lowest

$265

Movement

PT5000

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
PT5000
n/a
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$265
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Reviews

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

Cronos Sub Diver

Owners praise the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm Date (L6027) for its substantial 44mm size, making it suitable for larger wrists, and its surprisingly comfortable wear despite a 17mm thickness. One owner prefers the printed dial of this specific configuration over applied indices found on other variants. The watch is noted for offering superb value and has successfully undergone a 3000m water resistance test. On balance, owners rate the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm Date (L6027) highly for its comfortable wear and strong value proposition.

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.

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