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NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34)vsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34)

Owners widely praise the NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34) for its value, with some finding the fit and finish excellent and the adjustable clasp superior to others. The Seiko NH34 movement is noted for allowing the GMT hand to set without interrupting the seconds hand and for fitting into NH-compatible cases. One owner highlights the strong and long-lasting lume on the hands. However, some owners find the bezel too busy or chunky, and there is a desire for larger sizing options. The use of acrylic crystals on watches priced around $600 is criticized as not premium. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners questioning theirs while others find it great for the money. Overall, owners rate the NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34) highly for its value and functional GMT hand, despite some aesthetic criticisms.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
NIMA GMT (NH34)39mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
NIMA GMT (NH34)
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
NIMA GMT (NH34)200m
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
NIMA GMT (NH34)$636
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel (Black PVD)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Anthracite Grey
Blue

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
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
$636
$375
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