Orient FAA02008D9vsSpinnaker Spence 300

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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.

Orient FAA02008D9 at true scale

FAA02008D9

Spinnaker Spence 300 at true scale

Spence 300

Diameter

47mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

n/a

11.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$265

lowest

$650

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
47mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Aquamarine

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$650
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Reviews

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

Orient FAA02008D9

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.

Spinnaker Spence 300

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Spence 300 for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and versatile wear. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its value, with some seeing it as a budget alternative to more expensive dive watches. The watch features a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and 300m water resistance. However, some community members find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, and a few suggest other brands offer better value at similar price points. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Spence 300 highly for its impressive case dimensions and overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's thin 10.9mm profile for a 300m diver is a key strength. No shared weakness was identified.