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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 PilotvsOrient Diver Watch

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its great size, comfortable bracelet, phenomenal timekeeping, simple design, and great craftsmanship. One owner notes the finishing is sharp. Some users wish for a smaller size, and one owner points out the quick-release spring bars can dig in while the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its great size and phenomenal timekeeping.

Orient Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Watch for its value, with many considering it the best-looking dive watch under $300, especially noting striking dial colors like red and matte-black gilt. Reviewers highlight its solid build quality, comfortable bracelets, and applied indices with crisp lume. The in-house automatic movement with hacking and hand-winding is a consistent point of praise, offering a 40-hour power reserve. However, some reviewers note a noticeable amount of play in the bezel, a trait common to affordable Orient divers, and one owner found the transparent bezel scratches easily. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Diver Watch highly for its exceptional dial finishing and lume at its price point.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot38mm
Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot65h
Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot100m
Diver Watch200m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot$695
Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Screw Down with Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Brown
Blue

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$285
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