Orient Diver Design 40vsSquale Super-Squale

Super-Squale
SqualeSuper-Squale

Ref. super-squale-big-arrows-black-leather·MSRP $1,230

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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 Diver Design 40 at true scale

Diver Design 40

Squale Super-Squale at true scale

Super-Squale

Diameter

39.9mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

n/a

Thickness

12.8mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$395

lowest

$1,230

Movement

Orient F6722

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.9mm
38mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Orient F6722
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$1,230
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Reviews

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

Orient Diver Design 40

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.

Squale Super-Squale

Owners widely praise the Squale Super-Squale for its comfortable 38mm case, vintage skin diver aesthetic, and outstanding build quality for the price, with many highlighting the beads-of-rice bracelet as a standout feature and finding it a great value "go anywhere, do anything" watch. Some owners note the stock strap is not ideal and consider alternative strap options, while one enthusiast finds the 38mm case with 18mm lug width wears small. Accuracy of the Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported as ±7–20 seconds per day, which is considered not impressive by today's standards, though adequate for reliability and serviceability. Overall, owners rate the Squale Super-Squale highly for its vintage charm, comfortable wearability, and excellent value.

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