Which is cheaper, the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch or the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver?

At MSRP the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $12,300 for the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver — a $11,925 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch or the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver?

The Zenith Defy Extreme Diver wears larger at 42.5mm versus 41.8mm for the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch — a 0.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch or the Zenith Defy Extreme Diver?

The Zenith Defy Extreme Diver is rated to 600m 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 Zenith Defy Extreme Diver?

The Zenith Defy Extreme Diver carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch.

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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver WatchvsZenith Defy Extreme Diver

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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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MSRP $375

Zenith Defy Extreme Diver

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MSRP $12,300

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm

Defy Extreme Diver42.5mm

Power Reserve

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h

Defy Extreme Diver60h

Water Resistance

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m

Defy Extreme Diver600m

MSRP

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Defy Extreme Diver$12,300

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

41.8mm

42.5mm

Thickness

12.8mm

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Lug-to-Lug

46.8mm

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Lug Width

22mm

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Material

Stainless Steel

Titanium

Finish

Brushed and polished

Brushed titanium

Water Resistance

200m

600m

Caseback

Solid

—

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

—

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

F6922

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Type

Automatic

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Beat Rate

21,600 vph

36,000 vph

Power Reserve

40h

60h

Jewels

Complications

Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$375

$12,300

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