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Orient AA08 Diver WatchvsSinn U18

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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.

Sinn U18

The Sinn U18 is praised for its unique deep blue/green dial with three-dimensional oxygen bubbles that change with light, and its comfortable, easily adjustable bracelet. Owners find the watch stunning and a piece of history, appreciating the refined hands. The Sinn U18 features a 44mm, 15.5mm thick case made from German submarine steel, offering a 2000-meter dive specification and Sinn's Ar-Dehumidifying technology, powered by a Sellita SW300-1 movement. The case thickness is apparent, and the watch comes as a complete set with box and papers for $3,000-$3,680. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn U18 highly for its striking dial and robust build.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
U1844mm
Power Reserve
AA08 Diver Watch40h
U1842h
Water Resistance
AA08 Diver Watch200m
U182,000m
MSRP
AA08 Diver Watch$390
U18$3,488

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
44mm
Thickness
12.8mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
high-strength
Finish
Water Resistance
200m
2000m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Indices

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
F6922
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
22
25
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$3,488
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