Orient Sports DivervsRatio FreeDiver 200M Automatic
Ref. ratio-freediver-sapphire-stainless-steel-salmon-dial-automatic-rtf046-200m-mens-watch·MSRP $125
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Measurements
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Sports Diver
FreeDiver 200M Automatic
Diameter
43.6mm
43.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
n/a
Thickness
14mm
13mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
Power Reserve
50h
highest
40h
MSRP
$745
$125
lowest
Movement
Orient F6724
Seiko NH35
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Orient Sports Diver for its stylish appearance and value, with one owner selecting it over microbrands for its in-house movement and original design. The starburst blue dial and pebble-like design are noted as attractive features. Some find the watch too large and thick, and one owner considers the black lume inadequate for diving. The in-house Cal.F6N42 movement is not the most accurate, and a minor criticism is the lack of a lumed pip on the bezel's zero marker. Overall, owners rate the Orient Sports Diver highly for its stylish appearance and value for money.
The Orient Star Diver features excellent legibility due to its luminous hands and markers, along with sapphire crystal. The watch has a power reserve indicator.
Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver 200M Automatic as a great value, with one owner specifically noting its lume is very good. The watch is considered a noticeable step up in general quality compared to other budget brands. One owner purchased an orange variant for around $100. Overall, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver 200M Automatic highly for its exceptional value at the price point.
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