Orient AA08 Diver WatchvsRatio 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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AA08 Diver Watch
FreeDiver 200M Automatic
Diameter
41.8mm
43.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
n/a
Thickness
12.8mm
lowest
13mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
40h
40h
MSRP
$390
$125
lowest
Movement
Orient F6922
Seiko NH35
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
6 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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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