Depancel Série R01vsOrient SK Diver Retro (Revival)

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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 Série R01 at true scale

Série R01

Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival) at true scale

SK Diver Retro (Revival)

Diameter

43mm

41.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

46.2mm

lowest

Thickness

12.9mm

12.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

40h

40h

MSRP

$1,038

$325

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9122

Orient F6922

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
41.7mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Bleu
Gold

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,038
$325
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Reviews

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

Depancel Série R01

Owners praise the Depancel Série R01 for its unique character and automotive-inspired design, noting the French assembly and the practical full calendar complication. The 36x43mm case is comfortable despite its dimensions. One review flags the Miyota 9122 movement's stated accuracy of -10/+30 seconds per day. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers appreciate the Depancel Série R01 for its distinctive design and useful calendar complication, with the movement's accuracy being a noted caveat.

Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival)

Owners widely praise the Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival)'s retro aesthetic, dial colors, and asymmetrical case design, appreciating its vintage charm and affordable price. However, the folded link bracelet is frequently criticized as jangly, tinny, and hair-pulling, with some finding the overall build quality to radiate "cheap watch." The lume is noted as pathetic, and the 50m water resistance makes it unsuitable as a true diver. Some owners find the lug design polarizing, while others are happy with the watch's unique look and interior rotating bezel. On balance, owners rate the Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival) highly for its distinctive retro styling and value, despite significant reservations about the bracelet quality.