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MKII CruxiblevsOrient 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.

MKII Cruxible

Owners widely praise the MKII Cruxible's immaculate fit and finish, noting its polished case offers a versatile look that is both dressy and field-appropriate. One owner observes the watch runs extremely well and shows light wear consistent with its intended use. Another owner finds the crown "cartoon big" but does not mind it, though questions if the price is high for the specs. On balance, owners rate the MKII Cruxible highly for its exceptional finishing and versatile case design.

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
Cruxible39mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Cruxible
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Cruxible100m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Cruxible$659
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13.55mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Lume
SuperLumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NE15
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$659
$285
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