Orient Mako-3 AA08 DivervsTSAO Baltimore Bronze Torsk-Diver - Sunray Black

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver at true scale

Mako-3 AA08 Diver

TSAO Baltimore Bronze Torsk-Diver - Sunray Black at true scale

Bronze Torsk-Diver - Sunray Black

Diameter

41.8mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.8mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

12.8mm

lowest

13.6mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

40h

40h

MSRP

$375

lowest

$650

Movement

Orient F6922

Miyota 9015

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
43mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
n/a

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Orient F6922
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Jewels
22
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$650
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Reviews

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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver

The Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch is widely praised for its excellent value, attractive dials in various finishes like black gradient, matte blue, and sparkling turquoise, and the inclusion of a sapphire crystal. Owners note the bracelet is surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch wears well on smaller wrists. Some find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models and one owner considers the dolphin engraving on the caseback underwhelming. A reviewer flags the stock bracelet as a weak point, though the watch is praised for good quality control and fit/finish. Accuracy figures range from +1/+2 seconds per day to about -6 seconds per day, with some owners noting a "grindy" or less smooth hand-winding feel compared to other watches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its striking aesthetics and robust build at an affordable price point.

TSAO Baltimore Bronze Torsk-Diver - Sunray Black

Owners widely praise the TSAO Baltimore Bronze Torsk-Diver - Sunray Black for its superb fit and finish at its price point, with many finding the sunray dial and bronze case a striking combination. The watch is considered excellent value, with one owner noting it as a bargain under $400 and another at $900. The 43mm case wears well due to its thickness and case profile, and the 2 o'clock crown avoids wrist digging. Reviewers note the bezel tension is tight and the date aperture cutout edges appear inelegant. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +12 seconds per day and another +3 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the TSAO Baltimore Bronze Torsk-Diver - Sunray Black highly for its unique design and build quality at its price.

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