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Orient AA08 Diver WatchvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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What people say

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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

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
AA08 Diver Watch200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
AA08 Diver Watch$390
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
41.7mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Grey
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
F6922
4R35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
22
23
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$595
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