Filippo Loreti Watches AquadivervsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver

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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.

Filippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver at true scale

Aquadiver

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver at true scale

Mako-3 AA08 Diver

Diameter

40mm

41.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.8mm

Thickness

13.4mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$425

$375

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Orient F6922

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41.8mm
Thickness
13.45mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.8mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
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
$425
$375
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Reviews

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

Filippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver

The Filippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver is praised by one owner for its beauty and comfortable wearability, despite the brand facing criticism from enthusiasts. Another owner expresses concern about the brand's reputation, alleging that watches are overpriced and that delivery issues are common. Overall, owners are split on the Filippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver, with one highlighting its aesthetic appeal and wearability while another raises significant concerns about the brand's value proposition and reliability.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial details are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the lume on the Aquadiver is not very bright.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver

The Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch is widely praised for its excellent value, attractive dials in various finishes like black gradient, matte blue, and sparkling turquoise, and the inclusion of a sapphire crystal. Owners note the bracelet is surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch wears well on smaller wrists. Some find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models and one owner considers the dolphin engraving on the caseback underwhelming. A reviewer flags the stock bracelet as a weak point, though the watch is praised for good quality control and fit/finish. Accuracy figures range from +1/+2 seconds per day to about -6 seconds per day, with some owners noting a "grindy" or less smooth hand-winding feel compared to other watches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its striking aesthetics and robust build at an affordable price point.