Oceaneva WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical ChronographvsOrient Sports Diver

WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph
OceanevaWaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph

Ref. mechanical-chronograph-automatic-watch-black·MSRP $1,599

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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.

Oceaneva WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph at true scale

WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph

Orient Sports Diver at true scale

Sports Diver

Diameter

44mm

43.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

51mm

Thickness

16.5mm

14mm

lowest

Water Resistance

1000m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

55h

highest

50h

MSRP

$1,599

$745

lowest

Movement

Oceaneva 4155

Orient F6724

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
43.6mm
Thickness
16.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
1000m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Oceaneva 4155
Orient F6724
Power Reserve
55h
50h
Jewels
41
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,599
$745
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Reviews

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Oceaneva WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Oceaneva WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph for its impressive specifications and robust build, with one owner describing it as built like a tank. However, one owner found the watch felt cheap in comparison when handled. Overall, owners rate the Oceaneva WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph highly for its impressive specifications and robust build, despite some finding the tactile feel lacking.

Orient Sports Diver

Owners widely praise the Orient Sports Diver for its stylish appearance and value, with one owner selecting it over microbrands for its in-house movement and original design. The starburst blue dial and pebble-like design are noted as attractive features. Some find the watch too large and thick, and one owner considers the black lume inadequate for diving. The in-house Cal.F6N42 movement is not the most accurate, and a minor criticism is the lack of a lumed pip on the bezel's zero marker. Overall, owners rate the Orient Sports Diver highly for its stylish appearance and value for money.

From video reviewers

The Orient Star Diver features excellent legibility due to its luminous hands and markers, along with sapphire crystal. The watch has a power reserve indicator.

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