Orient AA08 Diver WatchvsZelos Blacktip 41

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Orient AA08 Diver Watch at true scale

AA08 Diver Watch

Zelos Blacktip 41 at true scale

Blacktip 41

Diameter

41.8mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.8mm

n/a

Thickness

12.8mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

40h

n/a

MSRP

$390

lowest

$599

Movement

Orient F6922

Miyota 9015

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
41mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
Teal

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Orient F6922
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
22
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$599
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Orient AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, sapphire crystal, and day/date complications. The watch is considered well-built with good wrist presence, suitable as a weekend or vacation watch. One owner notes the styling might be too flashy for everyday wear on a steel bracelet. Overall, owners rate the Orient AA08 Diver Watch highly for its value and aesthetic appeal.

Zelos Blacktip 41

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is widely praised for its exceptional quality and value, featuring a titanium case, sapphire crystal, and a reliable Miyota 9015 movement. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-proportioned 41mm case with strong ergonomics, a 47.5mm lug-to-lug, and a 11.5mm thickness, making it a comfortable diver for many. The watch boasts eye-catching dials with grained textures and degrade effects, complemented by large applied indices, a lume-filled crown, and strong two-tone lume. The bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. The Miyota 9015 movement provides near-COSC accuracy and a 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Blacktip 41 highly for its superb value and well-executed dive watch features at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Zelos Blacktip 41 offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted the meteorite dial as a unique feature.

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