Ollech & Wajs 8001 HavanavsOrient 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.

Ollech & Wajs 8001 Havana at true scale

8001 Havana

Orient Diver Watch at true scale

Diver Watch

Diameter

39.5mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

12.7mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

44h

highest

40h

MSRP

$2,515

$285

lowest

Movement

Soprod Newton P092

Orient F6922

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Havana Brown
Blue

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Soprod Newton P092
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
44h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,515
$285
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Reviews

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

Ollech & Wajs 8001 Havana

The Olech & Wajs Watches 8001 HAVANA is praised for its robust, 1970s-inspired design and COSC-certified Soprod Newton P092 movement. Reviewers note its sharp-edged, brutalist case and integrated bracelet, with some finding the finishing rough rather than elegant. The bracelet's first links lack articulation, leading to an uncomfortable fit for smaller wrists and a significant effective lug-to-lug measurement, despite the bracelet offering a useful 18mm extension. The watch is considered a unique and horologically competent alternative within its category, offering good build and value. Overall, reviewers rate the Olech & Wajs Watches 8001 HAVANA positively for its distinctive design and dependable movement, though fit on smaller wrists is a noted drawback.

Orient Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Watch for its striking dial colors, particularly the red variant, and its overall attractive design for the price point. Reviewers note its solid build quality, comfortable bracelet that is considered superior to other Orient lines, and applied indices with excellent lume. The watch features an automatic Orient F6922 movement and 200m water resistance within a 41.5mm case. Some owners report play in the bezel, a characteristic trait of affordable Orient divers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and appealing design for under $300.