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Orient AA08 Diver WatchvsHELM Vanuatu

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AA08 Diver Watch
OrientAA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $390
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
AA08 Diver Watch200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
AA08 Diver Watch$390
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
50mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6922
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
22
24
Complications
Day-date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$285

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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