Orient AC0Q-40 DivervsZelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Orient AC0Q-40 Diver at true scale

AC0Q-40 Diver

Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special at true scale

Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special

Diameter

39.9mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

12.8mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

40h

n/a

MSRP

$370

$349

lowest

Movement

Orient F6722

Seiko NH35

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39.9mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Orient F6722
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
22
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$349
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Reviews

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Orient AC0Q-40 Diver

Owners praise the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch for its value, sapphire crystal, and durable build quality, with many appreciating the 39.9mm case size for its smaller, trendy appeal and the raw steel bezel for a vintage look. The bracelet features folded end links, and while the in-house automatic Orient F6722 movement is considered a good workhorse, the watch is not ISO certified for diving, though suitable for swimming. Unless a purple dial is specifically desired, other color options are recommended. On balance, owners rate the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch highly for its appealing design and value proposition in a compact package.

Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special for its gorgeous appearance and excellent build quality, with one owner noting the superb sandblasting on the case and its suitability as a field watch with a sapphire crystal and screw-down crown. However, some owners feel the dial is not as advertised, and one owner reported sharp edges on the case and bracelet. One owner also anticipates the sandblasted finish may show shiny marks from wear over time. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special highly for its striking aesthetics and robust construction, despite some concerns about the dial's accuracy to advertising and potential wear marks on the finish.

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