Filippo Loreti Watches AscarivsOceaneva WaveRacer 500M Chronograph

WaveRacer 500M Chronograph
OceanevaWaveRacer 500M Chronograph

Ref. oceaneva-mens-waveracer-500m-pro-diver-aquamarine-dial-chronograph-watch-under-500·MSRP $449

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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 Ascari at true scale

Ascari

Oceaneva WaveRacer 500M Chronograph at true scale

WaveRacer 500M Chronograph

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Thickness

11.9mm

lowest

14.3mm

Water Resistance

100m

500m

highest

MSRP

$295

lowest

$449

Movement

Seiko VK64

Ronda Z50

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
11.9mm
14.3mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Ronda Z50
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$449
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Reviews

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Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari

Owners widely praise the Filippo Loreti Ascari for its attractive design, with one owner calling it beautiful and amazing to wear. However, the community is divided on its value, with some considering it overpriced for a quartz watch and others seeing it as a good entry point into collecting. One owner reported all three of their Filippo Loreti watches stopped working within a year, and customer service was unhelpful, while another user alleged the brand sells low-quality Chinese watches as Italian. Overall, owners rate the Filippo Loreti Ascari highly for its visual appeal, though its perceived value and long-term reliability remain points of contention.

Oceaneva WaveRacer 500M Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Oceaneva WaveRacer 500M Chronograph as a bargain and the best dive watch for the money, with one owner describing it as built like a tank and surprised it doesn't receive more attention given its specifications. One owner noted the watch felt cheap in comparison when handled. Overall, owners rate the Oceaneva WaveRacer 500M Chronograph highly for its value and robust build.

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