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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver WatchvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6922
9039
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
22
24
Complications
Day-date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$665

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What people say

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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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