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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver WatchvsTraska Venturer GMT

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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.

Traska Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Venturer GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Venturer GMT42h
Water Resistance
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
Venturer GMT150m
MSRP
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375
Venturer GMT$950

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41.8mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
F6922
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
22
26
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-date
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$950
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