Ratio FreeDiver 200M AutomaticvsTimex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch

FreeDiver 200M Automatic
RatioFreeDiver 200M Automatic

Ref. ratio-freediver-sapphire-stainless-steel-salmon-dial-automatic-rtf046-200m-mens-watch·MSRP $125

Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch
TimexDeepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch

Ref. deepwater-meridian-200-automatic-44mm-hnbr-rubber-strap-watch-tw2y39900·MSRP $409

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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 200M Automatic at true scale

FreeDiver 200M Automatic

Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch at true scale

Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch

Diameter

43.5mm

44mm

Thickness

13mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

40h

40h

MSRP

$125

lowest

$409

Movement

Seiko NH35

Miyota 8215

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43.5mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 8215

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$125
$409
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Reviews

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Ratio FreeDiver 200M Automatic

Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver 200M Automatic as a great value, with one owner specifically noting its lume is very good. The watch is considered a noticeable step up in general quality compared to other budget brands. One owner purchased an orange variant for around $100. Overall, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver 200M Automatic highly for its exceptional value at the price point.

Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch

The Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch is recognized for its substantial build and impressive specifications for its price. Reviewers highlight its crisp unidirectional bezel action, smooth screw-down crown, and a dial with a radial sunburst finish and applied luminous markers. The Super-LumiNova is noted as being brighter and longer-lasting than typical Timex offerings. Owners also praise its attractive dial and excellent specifications, including a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. The Miyota 8215 movement is mentioned as not being highly accurate. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch highly for its robust construction and value.

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