Which is cheaper, the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch or the Varius SEEK?

At MSRP the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $1,095 for the Varius SEEK — a $720 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch or the Varius SEEK?

The Varius SEEK wears larger at 42mm versus 41.8mm for the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

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

The Varius SEEK is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch or the Varius SEEK?

The Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Varius SEEK.

What movement does the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch run compared to the Varius SEEK?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch uses the Orient F6922 and the Varius SEEK uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

MSRP $375

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MSRP $1,095

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm

SEEK42mm

Power Reserve

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h

SEEK38h

Water Resistance

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m

SEEK300m

MSRP

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

SEEK$1,095

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

41.8mm

42mm

Thickness

12.8mm

13.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.8mm

48.5mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Grade 2 Titanium

Finish

—

Brushed satin

Water Resistance

200m

300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Orient F6922

Sellita SW200-1

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$375

$1,095

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