Nautage Diver IIvsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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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.

Nautage Diver II at true scale

Diver II

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch at true scale

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Diameter

41mm

41.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

46.8mm

lowest

Thickness

12mm

lowest

12.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$570

$375

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Orient F6922

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.8mm
Material
316L beadblasted steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
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
$570
$375
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Reviews

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Nautage Diver II

Owners widely praise the Nautage Diver II for its great build quality and insane value for money, with one owner noting it as a visually appealing and good addition to their collection. The green dial and black DLC case are highlighted as a standout option within the budget-friendly modern diver category. Overall, owners rate the Nautage Diver II highly for its exceptional value at its price point.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

The Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch is widely praised for its excellent value, attractive dials in various finishes like black gradient, matte blue, and sparkling turquoise, and the inclusion of a sapphire crystal. Owners note the bracelet is surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch wears well on smaller wrists. Some find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models and one owner considers the dolphin engraving on the caseback underwhelming. A reviewer flags the stock bracelet as a weak point, though the watch is praised for good quality control and fit/finish. Accuracy figures range from +1/+2 seconds per day to about -6 seconds per day, with some owners noting a "grindy" or less smooth hand-winding feel compared to other watches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its striking aesthetics and robust build at an affordable price point.

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