Orient Diver Design 40vsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm

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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

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm at true scale

Skindiver Automatic 38mm

Diameter

39.9mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

n/a

Thickness

12.8mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$395

lowest

$549

Movement

Orient F6722

Miyota 9039

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.9mm
38mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Orient F6722
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$549
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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic for its vintage-inspired design, slim 38mm case, and tool-like aesthetic, with many finding it a quality piece and good value for the money. Enthusiasts highlight its ridiculously bright and long-lasting lume, comfortable wearability, and fine finishing. Some owners, however, note sharp edges on the clasp and bracelet links, and a few find the push-pull crown a drawback or the 38mm case larger than expected on smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic highly for its vintage vibe and excellent value, singling out its bright lume and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic is praised for its authentic skin-diver interpretation and compact, vintage-inspired design. Reviewers noted the world timer bezel as a notable complication for its price point. One reviewer expressed significant dissatisfaction with an unspecified aspect of the watch.

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