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Orient AA08 Diver WatchvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

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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 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition is praised for its attractive emerald green sunburst dial with gold accents and its comfortable wearability. Owners note the dial looks gorgeous in the right light, and some find it fits better than other models. The watch features a 40mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance, powered by the 6R55 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the dial's beauty and the watch's comfortable fit, despite some reservations about its weight distribution and bracelet clasp.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
AA08 Diver Watch200m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
AA08 Diver Watch$390
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Grey
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
F6922
6R55
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
22
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$1,550
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