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Orient AA08 Diver WatchvsSeiko Prospex LX line

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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.

Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the Seiko Prospex LX line's finishing is a step up from other models, with a case that sits well on the wrist, and some praise the green sunburst dial with blue anti-reflective sapphire crystal as phenomenal. However, owners note the high MSRP limited sales, with some desiring smaller cases and a reduced price, and others experienced quality control issues such as detached second hands and peeling DLC coating, leading to concerns about fragility. On balance, owners feel the Seiko Prospex LX line was discontinued due to pricing that alienated its target market, despite its attractive dial.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Prospex LX line44.8mm
Power Reserve
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Prospex LX line72h
Water Resistance
AA08 Diver Watch200m
Prospex LX line300m
MSRP
AA08 Diver Watch$390
Prospex LX line$6,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
44.8mm
Thickness
12.8mm
15.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
50.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Grey
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
F6922
5R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
22
30
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$6,500
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