Orient FAA02008D9vsRaven MCTP - 42mm Double GMT - Bravo

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Measurements
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FAA02008D9

MCTP - 42mm Double GMT - Bravo
Diameter
47mm
42mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$265
lowest
$650
Movement
Automatic
Seiko NH34
Case
2 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Orient FAA02008D9 is praised for its hands and dial, with owners finding it a versatile everyday and business-casual watch. One owner notes its $175 price point, while another considers its $230 price high compared to alternatives. The Pepsi bezel design is praised for its accurate representation of decompression minutes. One owner expressed concern about its mineral crystal. The D9 variant is recommended for US buyers to ensure warranty support. Overall, owners rate the Orient FAA02008D9 highly for its versatile design and dial at the price.
Owners widely praise the Raven MCTP - 42mm Double GMT - Bravo's DLC/Cerakote finish and overall design, with one owner finding the Jubilee bracelet exceptional for the model. The watch allows tracking a third time zone and is easy to adjust for switching between multiple zones. Some owners note it wears larger than its 42mm case, closer to 43mm, and one owner dislikes the bracelet's female end links for their lack of articulation, while another would prefer a slightly smaller 41mm case. On balance, owners rate the Raven MCTP - 42mm Double GMT - Bravo highly for its distinctive finish and functional GMT complication at the price.
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