La Touraine SeafarervsOrient Sports Diver
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Measurements
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Seafarer
Sports Diver
Diameter
43mm
43.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
lowest
51mm
Thickness
11.4mm
lowest
14mm
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
50h
MSRP
$550
lowest
$745
Movement
Miyota 9015
Orient F6724
Case
5 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The slim profile is a key strength, enabled by the Miyota 9015 movement. Reviewers noted the excellent bezel action. Water resistance, while good at 20 ATM, was considered less than typical for dive watches.
Owners widely praise the Orient Sports Diver for its stylish appearance and value, with one owner selecting it over microbrands for its in-house movement and original design. The starburst blue dial and pebble-like design are noted as attractive features. Some find the watch too large and thick, and one owner considers the black lume inadequate for diving. The in-house Cal.F6N42 movement is not the most accurate, and a minor criticism is the lack of a lumed pip on the bezel's zero marker. Overall, owners rate the Orient Sports Diver highly for its stylish appearance and value for money.
The Orient Star Diver features excellent legibility due to its luminous hands and markers, along with sapphire crystal. The watch has a power reserve indicator.
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