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Makydo Makydo 38vsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

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What people say

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Makydo 38

Owners widely praise the Makydo 38 for its excellent finishing and comfortable wearability as a daily watch. The mosaic dial and leather watch roll are noted as distinctive inclusions. However, some question its value proposition at the stated price point, and one owner reported a negative customer service experience; opinion on the asymmetrical case shape is split, with some finding it interesting and classy while others are less convinced. Overall, owners rate the Makydo 38 highly for its finishing quality and practical daily-wear comfort, though pricing remains a point of contention in the community.

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

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 38
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black

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
$354
$285
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