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Boldr Five-in-a-RowvsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

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What people say

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

Boldr Five-in-a-Row

Owners widely praise Boldr's lightweight titanium cases, value, and suitability for outdoor or adventure use. The 38mm size is considered perfect by some, and the topographical dial on one variant offers fantastic depth with well-matched Old-Radium C3 lume. However, some owners report issues with customer service and perceived poor quality for the price, while others find the 14mm thickness chunky and the dial cluttered, impacting legibility. Accuracy averages around +15 seconds per day, though specific complications like a pulsometer and respiration timer are noted as accurate and useful on one variant. Overall, owners rate Boldr highly for its lightweight, functional design and value, despite some concerns about build quality and legibility.

From video reviewers

The functional tide indicator on the bezel is a unique complication. The 38mm titanium case and 10 o'clock crown offer comfort for activities. The 12.8mm thickness is on the thicker side for its size.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Five-in-a-Row38mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Five-in-a-Row
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Five-in-a-Row200m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Five-in-a-Row$399
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Five In A Row I
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

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
$399
$285
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