Depancel DrivervsOrient 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.

Depancel Driver at true scale

Driver

Orient Diver Watch at true scale

Diver Watch

Diameter

39mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

13.5mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$855

$285

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9122

Orient F6922

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$855
$285
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Reviews

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

Depancel Driver

Owners widely report Depancel watches offer excellent value and immaculate dials, with many receiving compliments. The Depancel Driver features a Miyota 9122 automatic movement, 100m water resistance, and a 39mm case. Some owners find the 24-hour subdial on similar models to be of limited utility. The bracelet's friction-fit pins and lack of an extension system are noted drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Depancel Driver highly for its impressive dial finishing and value proposition.

Orient Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Watch for its striking dial colors, particularly the red variant, and its overall attractive design for the price point. Reviewers note its solid build quality, comfortable bracelet that is considered superior to other Orient lines, and applied indices with excellent lume. The watch features an automatic Orient F6922 movement and 200m water resistance within a 41.5mm case. Some owners report play in the bezel, a characteristic trait of affordable Orient divers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and appealing design for under $300.