Ratio FreeDiver Professional 500MvsOrient AA02 Diver

FreeDiver Professional 500M
RatioFreeDiver Professional 500M

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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.

Ratio FreeDiver Professional 500M at true scale

FreeDiver Professional 500M

Orient AA02 Diver at true scale

AA02 Diver

Diameter

42mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

13mm

13mm

Water Resistance

500m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$130

lowest

$285

Movement

Miyota 8215

Orient F6922

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$130
$285
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Reviews

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Ratio FreeDiver Professional 500M

Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver Professional 500M Automatic 32BJ202A as a high-value dive-style watch, offering quality a step above many microbrands. The watch is noted for its substantial build, with one owner highlighting the robust feel of the screw-down crown. The steel-on-steel aesthetic on the 20mm bracelet is also appreciated, with one owner finding it suitable for smaller wrists. A Miyota 8000 series movement powers the watch, which lacks a hacking feature. Overall, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver Professional 500M Automatic 32BJ202A highly for its exceptional value and build quality at its price point.

Orient AA02 Diver

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its exceptional value and quality at its affordable price point, with many considering it a "keeper" and a "proper dive watch" offering better specifications than comparable models. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its accuracy, robustness, and understated, versatile design suitable for any occasion. The Orient F6922 automatic movement is noted for its hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and a 40-hour power reserve. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. Overall, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its impressive value and solid dive watch credentials.

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