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Orient AA08 Diver WatchvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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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 Sea

Seiko Prospex Sea owners and reviewers praise its Marinemaster-style aesthetic, excellent case finishing, and impressive LumiBrite lume. The watch is powered by the 6R15 movement with a 50-hour power reserve and comes with both a steel bracelet and a silicone strap. Some owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea to be a great value and a suitable first "proper" watch, while others report it is uncomfortably big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists. Reviewers note the GMT function is secondary with a less prominent scale, and the bezel's quieter clicks may not appeal to all. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and finishing at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Power Reserve
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
AA08 Diver Watch200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
AA08 Diver Watch$390
Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
43.5mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6922
Seiko 6R35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
22
24
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$1,500
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