Cronos Sub DivervsOrient SAA0200AB9

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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 SAA0200AB9 at true scale

SAA0200AB9

Diameter

44mm

48mm

Lug-to-Lug

51.9mm

n/a

Thickness

16.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

2000m

highest

200m

MSRP

$218

lowest

$330

Movement

PT5000

Automatic

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44mm
48mm
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
Sapphire
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
$330
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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 SAA0200AB9

Owners widely praise the Orient SAA0200AB9 for its updated F6922 automatic movement with hacking and hand-winding capabilities, a sapphire crystal, and excellent lume. One owner reports it has been their most worn watch for over a year. The black dial's red logo is considered a plus by some. The price is noted at $375. The case size is 41.5mm. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient SAA0200AB9 highly for its feature set and value, particularly the inclusion of a sapphire crystal and hand-winding movement.