MKII Stingray IIvsOrient Diver Design 40

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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.

MKII Stingray II at true scale

Stingray II

Orient Diver Design 40 at true scale

Diver Design 40

Diameter

40mm

39.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

46.5mm

lowest

Thickness

14.7mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

50h

n/a

MSRP

n/a

$395

Movement

Seiko NE15

Orient F6722

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.9mm
Thickness
14.7mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46.5mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Arclite Super LumiNova (green emission)
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NE15
Orient F6722
Power Reserve
50h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$395
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Reviews

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

MKII Stingray II

The MKII Stingray II is widely praised for its utilitarian design, smooth bezel action, and excellent legibility with a matte dial and sword hands. Owners appreciate the wearable 40mm sandblasted case, though its 14.7mm thickness is noted as substantial for the size. Accuracy is a point of divergence, with one owner reporting degradation from +/- 15-30 seconds per day to -30-40 seconds per day, while another source does not specify accuracy. The 4:30 date window is a common point of contention among reviewers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the MKII Stingray II highly for its robust design and legibility at the price.

Orient Diver Design 40

Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Design 40 for its value and solid build, with many appreciating its sapphire crystal. The Orient F6722 automatic movement is considered a dependable workhorse. Some owners find the Kamasu-style dial layout with arrow and sword hands and applied markers a disappointing change from the original's simpler design. Overall, owners rate the Orient Diver Design 40 highly for its value and dependable movement.

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