Zelos SS Damascus LEvsOrient 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.

Zelos SS Damascus LE at true scale

SS Damascus LE

Orient Diver Watch at true scale

Diver Watch

Diameter

44mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

13mm

13mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$799

$285

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Orient F6922

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
41.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
SS Damascus LE
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
$799
$285
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Reviews

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

Zelos SS Damascus LE

Owners widely praise the Zelos SS Damascus LE for its beautiful, unique dials, with the striated Damascus pattern drawing frequent compliments and comparisons to knife-making steel and even Jurassic Park. The brand's accessibility and engagement with fans are also noted positively. The 44mm stainless steel case is estimated to be 13.05mm thick. Overall, owners rate the Zelos SS Damascus LE highly for its unique dial aesthetics and value at the price point.

Orient Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Watch for its striking dial colors, particularly the red variant, and its overall attractive design for the price point. Reviewers note its solid build quality, comfortable bracelet that is considered superior to other Orient lines, and applied indices with excellent lume. The watch features an automatic Orient F6922 movement and 200m water resistance within a 41.5mm case. Some owners report play in the bezel, a characteristic trait of affordable Orient divers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and appealing design for under $300.

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