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Orient AA08 Diver WatchvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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AA08 Diver Watch
OrientAA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $390
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
AA08 Diver Watch200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
AA08 Diver Watch$390
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41.8mm
38mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6922
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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