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Draken Tugela GMTvsOrient Diver Watch

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What people say

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Draken Tugela GMT

The watch features superb build and finishing, with substantial lume also noted. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Orient Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Watch for its value, with many considering it the best-looking dive watch under $300, especially noting striking dial colors like red and matte-black gilt. Reviewers highlight its solid build quality, comfortable bracelets, and applied indices with crisp lume. The in-house automatic movement with hacking and hand-winding is a consistent point of praise, offering a 40-hour power reserve. However, some reviewers note a noticeable amount of play in the bezel, a trait common to affordable Orient divers, and one owner found the transparent bezel scratches easily. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Diver Watch highly for its exceptional dial finishing and lume at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tugela GMT42mm
Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Tugela GMT
Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Tugela GMT300m
Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Tugela GMT$488
Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
47mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$285
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