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Orient AA08 Diver WatchvsRolex Submariner Date

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AA08 Diver Watch
OrientAA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $390
Submariner Date
RolexSubmariner Date
MSRP $19,450
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Orient AA08 Diver Watch

Owners view the Orient AA08 Diver Watch as a capable weekend and vacation timepiece, with confidence in its availability through gray market sellers. The watch is noted for its pleasing wrist presence. On balance, owners find the Orient AA08 Diver Watch to be a satisfying choice for casual wear.

Rolex Submariner Date

The Rolex Submariner Date is widely discussed for its functional date complication and iconic cyclops lens, which some owners find essential for daily use and a classic Rolex feature, while others prefer the cleaner, more symmetrical aesthetic of the no-date version. Some owners consider the Submariner Date a versatile, lifelong watch that holds its value, though one owner reported boredom after five months. On balance, owners are divided on the cyclops and date function, with a significant portion favoring the no-date model for its dial symmetry and historical appeal.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Submariner Date41mm
Power Reserve
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Submariner Date70h
Water Resistance
AA08 Diver Watch200m
Submariner Date300m
MSRP
AA08 Diver Watch$390
Submariner Date$19,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
41mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Rolesor
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Blue
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6922
3235
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
22
31
Complications
Day-date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$19,450
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