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Orient AA08 Diver WatchvsSeiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean 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 Save the Ocean Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition for its exceptional and captivating dial designs, often described as a highlight that evokes ocean surfaces with unique textures and color gradients. The watch is frequently noted for its excellent value, with some reviewers comparing its aesthetics to much higher-priced brands. Owners report satisfactory lume and accurate timekeeping, with figures ranging from +5 seconds per day to more precise results. However, some owners and reviewers point to the bracelet clasp as a point of criticism, describing it as underwhelming or flimsy, and some find the watch to be top-heavy. There are also mentions of imperfect day/date wheel alignment and occasional bezel alignment issues on some models within the line. The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is available in various case sizes, with some owners questioning if certain dimensions are too bulky for daily wear.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition43.8mm
Power Reserve
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
AA08 Diver Watch200m
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
AA08 Diver Watch$390
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
43.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
48.7mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6922
Seiko 4R35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
22
23
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$650
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