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Orient RA-AC0K Diver WatchvsFormex Stratos UTC

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RA-AC0K Diver Watch
OrientRA-AC0K Diver Watch
MSRP $455
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663
What people say

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Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch for exceeding expectations and being a "real" watch. The mechanical movement is noted for keeping great time, running within a handful of seconds fast per day, with some owners considering Orient's budget movements among the best for accuracy. Overall, owners rate the Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch highly for its surprising quality and reliable timekeeping at its price point.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RA-AC0K Diver Watch43.4mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
RA-AC0K Diver Watch40h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
RA-AC0K Diver Watch200m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
RA-AC0K Diver Watch$455
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
43.4mm
41mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6722
ETA 2892
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$4,663
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