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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver WatchvsShiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB

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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.

Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB

Owners widely praise the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB for its dial printing, date wheel, and bezel action. One owner confirmed the watch remained waterproof after five days. However, some owners report minor issues such as a slightly off-centered 12 marker or dissatisfaction with bracelet quality, while another felt the crystal was not the best but still looked great. Overall, owners rate the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB highly for its strong dial and bezel presentation at the price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB40mm
Power Reserve
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB41h
Water Resistance
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB100m
MSRP
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB$508

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41.8mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
904L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Orient F6922
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
22
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$508
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