Orient Diver Design 40vsResco UDT Diver - DLC Titanium
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Measurements
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Diver Design 40
UDT Diver - DLC Titanium
Diameter
39.9mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
lowest
49.7mm
Thickness
12.8mm
lowest
13mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
MSRP
$395
lowest
$2,155
Movement
Orient F6722
Sellita SW200-1
Case
5 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Design 40 for its value and solid build, with many appreciating its sapphire crystal. The Orient F6722 automatic movement is considered a dependable workhorse. Some owners find the Kamasu-style dial layout with arrow and sword hands and applied markers a disappointing change from the original's simpler design. Overall, owners rate the Orient Diver Design 40 highly for its value and dependable movement.
Owners widely appreciate the Resco UDT Diver - DLC Titanium's strong, customizable cases and unique dial with 0.2-second indices and a trident second hand. One owner notes the DLC coating on titanium may show surface scratches, similar to bare titanium, though the reason is unclear. This owner also finds the watch not great value for money, despite appreciating the veteran-owned company and the UDT's versatility on different straps. On balance, owners value the UDT Diver - DLC Titanium for its robust build and distinctive dial design, despite some reservations about its price-to-movement ratio.
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