Orient SAA0200AB9vsSquale Matic

Matic
SqualeMatic

Ref. matic-grey-rubber·MSRP $1,595

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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 SAA0200AB9 at true scale

SAA0200AB9

Squale Matic at true scale

Matic

Diameter

48mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

51mm

Thickness

n/a

16mm

Water Resistance

200m

600m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$330

lowest

$1,595

Movement

Automatic

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
48mm
44mm
Thickness
n/a
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel
Water Resistance
200m
600m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$330
$1,595
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Reviews

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

Orient SAA0200AB9

Owners widely praise the Orient SAA0200AB9 for its updated F6922 automatic movement with hacking and hand-winding capabilities, a sapphire crystal, and excellent lume. One owner reports it has been their most worn watch for over a year. The black dial's red logo is considered a plus by some. The price is noted at $375. The case size is 41.5mm. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient SAA0200AB9 highly for its feature set and value, particularly the inclusion of a sapphire crystal and hand-winding movement.

Squale Matic

Owners widely praise the Squale Matic for its superb finishing and comfortable wearability, with many noting its vintage-inspired design and the 4 o'clock crown contributing to a compact feel on the wrist despite its 44mm size. Reviewers highlight the outstanding lume on the hands and the double-domed sapphire crystal as favorite features, while some owners find the bezel insert glossy and the lume on the orange indices to be almost non-existent. One owner dislikes how the oyster bracelet terminates at the springbars instead of sitting flush with the case. The Squale Matic is powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Matic highly for its robust build quality and comfortable, vintage-inspired ergonomics at its price point.

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