Cronos PT5000 Sub Diver Watch L6005vsOrient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

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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 PT5000 Sub Diver Watch L6005 at true scale

PT5000 Sub Diver Watch L6005

Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch at true scale

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

Diameter

40mm

39.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.5mm

Thickness

13.5mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$239

lowest

$370

Movement

PT5000

Orient F6722

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.9mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.5mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
PT5000
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$370
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Reviews

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Cronos PT5000 Sub Diver Watch L6005

Owners widely praise the Cronos PT5000 Sub Diver Watch L6005 for its excellent value, with many citing the PT5000 movement's reliable performance and buttery winding action as key strengths. The 40mm case is noted for comfortable wearability, and the watch is considered a strong homage. Accuracy figures for the PT5000 movement vary among owners, ranging from +2 seconds per day to +15 seconds per day, with one owner reporting 45 seconds per day. One owner noted a case protrusion issue at the 2 and 4 o'clock positions on a blue L6005 with a date function, and another experienced recurring crown issues but received excellent warranty service. Overall, owners rate the Cronos PT5000 Sub Diver Watch L6005 highly for its exceptional value and enjoyable user experience, particularly the winding feel.

Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

Owners praise the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch for its value, sapphire crystal, and durable build quality, with many appreciating the 39.9mm case size for its smaller, trendy appeal and the raw steel bezel for a vintage look. The bracelet features folded end links, and while the in-house automatic Orient F6722 movement is considered a good workhorse, the watch is not ISO certified for diving, though suitable for swimming. Unless a purple dial is specifically desired, other color options are recommended. On balance, owners rate the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch highly for its appealing design and value proposition in a compact package.

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