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Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival)vsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

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Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival)

Owners widely praise the Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival) for its affordable, retro-cool, asymmetrical case design and interior rotating bezel. However, reviewers and owners alike flag the folded link bracelet as a significant detractor, describing it as "jangly" and of poor quality. Concerns are also raised about its weak lume and 50-meter water resistance, rendering it unsuitable as a true diver. The movement's lack of hand-winding and hacking is noted, and some find the watch's design polarizing, with lugs appearing on separate planes, leading some to feel it "radiates 'cheap watch'". On balance, owners value the Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival) for its unique vintage aesthetic and accessible price point, despite significant drawbacks in bracelet quality and water resistance.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SK Diver Retro (Revival)41.7mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
SK Diver Retro (Revival)40h
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
SK Diver Retro (Revival)50m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
SK Diver Retro (Revival)$325
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
41.7mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$285
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