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Orient AA08 Diver WatchvsSeiko Prospex Sea 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 PADI Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its robust build quality, excellent bezel action, and strong lume that performs well in low light. Reviewers note specific models feature attractive dials, such as the jewel-toned teal with a water pattern or a deep dark blue gradient. Some owners highlight the comfortable wearability and solid bracelets. The 4R36 movement is mentioned with a 41-hour power reserve, while the 6R55 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve and a stated accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day. One owner finds the multi-lingual date function and divers extension difficult to use, and bracelet adjustment can be initially frustrating. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its dive watch functionality and attractive dial designs.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
AA08 Diver Watch200m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
AA08 Diver Watch$390
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
45mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
47.7mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
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
4R36
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
22
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$650
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