Orient AA08 Diver WatchvsRatio FreeDiver GMT Series

FreeDiver GMT Series
RatioFreeDiver GMT Series

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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 AA08 Diver Watch at true scale

AA08 Diver Watch

Ratio FreeDiver GMT Series at true scale

FreeDiver GMT Series

Diameter

41.8mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.8mm

n/a

Thickness

12.8mm

lowest

13.6mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

40h

40h

MSRP

$390

$170

lowest

Movement

Orient F6922

Seiko NH34

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
n/a

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Orient F6922
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Jewels
22
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$170
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Reviews

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

Orient AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, sapphire crystal, and day/date complications. The watch is considered well-built with good wrist presence, suitable as a weekend or vacation watch. One owner notes the styling might be too flashy for everyday wear on a steel bracelet. Overall, owners rate the Orient AA08 Diver Watch highly for its value and aesthetic appeal.

Ratio FreeDiver GMT Series

Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver GMT Series for its exceptional value, with multiple users highlighting its sub-$150 price point as a significant draw and one owner calling it their most used watch. The lume is noted as being nearly as good as a Citizen Promaster diver, and the branding details, including the pi symbol on the second hand, are appreciated. One owner also noted the original design and mechanical GMT function impressed them with its looks and feel. Some owners find the design generic and dislike the date window's impact on proportions, while others suggest a Seiko as a more rational choice. The Ratio FreeDiver GMT Series is priced at ₹15k on Amazon India. Overall, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver GMT Series highly for its outstanding value and impressive lume at its price point.