Orient FAA02008D9vsTSAO Baltimore Torsk-Diver

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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

TSAO Baltimore Torsk-Diver at true scale

Torsk-Diver

Diameter

47mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

n/a

13.6mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$265

lowest

$650

Movement

Automatic

Miyota 9015

Case

5 specs
Diameter
47mm
43mm
Thickness
n/a
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
n/a
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
0h
40h

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.

TSAO Baltimore Torsk-Diver

The TSAO Baltimore Bronze Torsk-Diver - Midnight Blue is widely praised for its comfortable 43mm case, attractive dial texturing, and excellent fit and finish, with owners considering it a good value for the money. Reviewers note the lumed sapphire bezel insert and attractive dial texturing. Some owners find the bezel tension tight and the date aperture's cutout edges inelegant upon close inspection. One reviewer regulated the movement to -/+8 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the TSAO Baltimore Bronze Torsk-Diver - Midnight Blue highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive design at its price point.