Which is cheaper, the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch or the Svalbard Polar?

At MSRP the Svalbard Polar is the cheaper of the two at $145, against $375 for the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch — a $230 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch or the Svalbard Polar?

The Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch wears larger at 41.8mm versus 40mm for the Svalbard Polar — a 1.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch or the Svalbard Polar?

The Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Svalbard Polar.

What movement does the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch run compared to the Svalbard Polar?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch uses the Orient F6922 and the Svalbard Polar uses the Seiko NH34.

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm

Polar40mm

Power Reserve

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h

Polar—

Water Resistance

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m

Polar100m

MSRP

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Polar$145

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

White

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Orient F6922

Seiko NH34

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

—

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$375

$145

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