Edox SkyDiver 70s Date AutomaticvsOrient RA-AC0K 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.

Edox SkyDiver 70s Date Automatic at true scale

SkyDiver 70s Date Automatic

Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch at true scale

RA-AC0K Diver Watch

Diameter

42mm

43.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

51mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

12.8mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$1,480

$455

lowest

Movement

Caliber 80 (SW 200)

Orient F6722

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
43.4mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Caliber 80 (SW 200)
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
$1,480
$455
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Reviews

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Edox SkyDiver 70s Date Automatic

Owners widely praise the Edox SkyDiver 70s Date Automatic for its excellent fit and finish, comfortable wear on the bracelet, and strong lume. The watch is noted for its great accuracy and solid build, with reviewers highlighting the Calibre 80 automatic movement. One owner finds the 13.7mm case height unnecessarily thick, while another mentions the 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Edox SkyDiver 70s Date Automatic highly for its robust build and comfortable wear at its price point.

Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch

Owners widely report the Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch exceeds expectations for its price, with many praising its accuracy, though opinions vary, with one owner noting +25 seconds per day while others find it runs within a handful of seconds fast daily. The mineral crystal scratches easily, but the automatic movement is considered very good. Some owners replace the bracelet to enhance the watch's premium feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch highly for its value and surprisingly good performance for a budget mechanical watch.

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