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Orient AA08 Diver WatchvsSeiko Captain Willard

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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 Captain Willard

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation is praised for its impressive finishing and value, with reviewers noting its well-designed dial and excellent LumiBrite lume. The watch features a textured grey or dark brown dial, silver hands and indexes with beige or cream lume, and a matte grey or dark bezel insert. It houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers question if its performance specs align with its price point. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation highly for its finishing and value over $1,000.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Captain Willard42.7mm
Power Reserve
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Captain Willard70h
Water Resistance
AA08 Diver Watch200m
Captain Willard200m
MSRP
AA08 Diver Watch$390
Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
42.7mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
F6922
Seiko 6R35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
22
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$1,300
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