Filippo Loreti Watches The RiddlervsOrient AC0Q-40 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 The Riddler at true scale

The Riddler

Orient AC0Q-40 Diver at true scale

AC0Q-40 Diver

Diameter

40mm

39.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.5mm

Thickness

13mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$425

$370

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Orient F6722

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.9mm
Thickness
13mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.5mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
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
$425
$370
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Reviews

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Filippo Loreti Watches The Riddler

Filippo Loreti Watches The Riddler is described by owners as a cheaply made watch with generic designs, with some suggesting it is a Chinese-made item valued under $100. One owner reported that multiple Filippo Loreti watches, including The Riddler, stopped working within a year, and customer service provided no resolution. Another user noted that images of the watches were removed from the brand's Instagram, hinting at potential licensing issues, and heard claims of the brand being a scam selling Chinese watches as Italian. On balance, owners find Filippo Loreti Watches The Riddler to be a cheaply made item with generic designs, with significant concerns raised about product reliability and customer service.

Orient AC0Q-40 Diver

Owners praise the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch for its value, sapphire crystal, and durable build quality, with many appreciating the 39.9mm case size for its smaller, trendy appeal and the raw steel bezel for a vintage look. The bracelet features folded end links, and while the in-house automatic Orient F6722 movement is considered a good workhorse, the watch is not ISO certified for diving, though suitable for swimming. Unless a purple dial is specifically desired, other color options are recommended. On balance, owners rate the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch highly for its appealing design and value proposition in a compact package.

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