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Seiko Prospex SeavsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, solid build, and comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of its matte black dial, excellent lume, and cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest. The 4R36 movement is noted for hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and the bezel action is described as smooth and precise. Some owners find the watch to be a legitimate tool with a fair price, while others describe it as big, thick, and heavy, uncomfortable for smaller wrists, though this is subjective as one owner found the size perfect. The solar quartz movement is also highlighted as a collection-worthy feature. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional value and comfortable, classic design.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea42mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea72h
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea300m
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.8mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
6R54
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
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