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Orient AA08 Diver WatchvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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AA08 Diver Watch
OrientAA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $390
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
AA08 Diver Watch40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
AA08 Diver Watch200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
AA08 Diver Watch$390
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Grey
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6922
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$1,083

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What people say

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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