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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver WatchvsSeiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

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Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition43.8mm
Power Reserve
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
43.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
48.7mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6922
4R35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
22
23
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$650

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition for its exceptional and captivating dial designs, often described as a highlight that evokes ocean surfaces with unique textures and color gradients. The watch is frequently noted for its excellent value, with some reviewers comparing its aesthetics to much higher-priced brands. Owners report satisfactory lume and accurate timekeeping, with figures ranging from +5 seconds per day to more precise results. However, some owners and reviewers point to the bracelet clasp as a point of criticism, describing it as underwhelming or flimsy, and some find the watch to be top-heavy. There are also mentions of imperfect day/date wheel alignment and occasional bezel alignment issues on some models within the line. The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is available in various case sizes, with some owners questioning if certain dimensions are too bulky for daily wear.

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