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Duxot TortugavsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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What people say

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Duxot Tortuga

Owners widely consider the Duxot Tortuga a cool-looking, unique watch with trustworthy water resistance. Some owners find the bezel visually appealing, though one notes it feels cheaper than that on a Bulova Surveyor. The Duxot Tortuga is considered by some to be slightly overpriced, with movements appearing to be off-the-shelf Japanese calibers. On balance, owners view the Duxot Tortuga positively for its unique design and reliable water resistance, despite some feeling it is overpriced.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tortuga45mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Tortuga42h
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Tortuga200m
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Tortuga$169
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
41.8mm
Thickness
14mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46.8mm
Finish
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$375
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