Orient FAA02008D9vsZelos Great White 43
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Measurements
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FAA02008D9
Great White 43
Diameter
47mm
43mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
MSRP
$265
lowest
$699
Movement
Automatic
Miyota 9015
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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 Zelos Great White 43 for its exceptional lume, with specific mentions of "unbelievable" and "amazing" brightness, particularly on carbon and Frost dials. The craftsmanship and finishing are consistently described as top-notch, featuring sharp meteorite dial etching and impressive bezel action. Some owners find the 43mm case wears well, though it is noted as large. One owner found the bracelet sharp and the lume appeared yellow in daylight, contrasting with online photos. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and overall finishing at the price point.
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