Which is cheaper, the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch or the Sheffield 1A 38?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 is the cheaper of the two at $238, against $375 for the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch — a $137 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch or the Sheffield 1A 38?

The Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch wears larger at 41.8mm versus 38mm for the Sheffield 1A 38 — a 3.8mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch run compared to the Sheffield 1A 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch uses the F6922 and the Sheffield 1A 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver WatchvsSheffield 1A 38

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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

ra-aa0818l39b

MSRP $375

Sheffield 1A 38

1a-38-blue

MSRP $238

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9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm

1A 3838mm

Power Reserve

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h

1A 38—

Water Resistance

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m

1A 38200m

MSRP

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

1A 38$238

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

41.8mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.8mm

46mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

F6922

Seiko NH35

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

40h

—

Jewels

Complications

Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$375

$238

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