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RZE AspirarevsOrient Diver Watch

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What people say

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RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

Orient Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Watch for its value, with many considering it the best-looking dive watch under $300, especially noting striking dial colors like red and matte-black gilt. Reviewers highlight its solid build quality, comfortable bracelets, and applied indices with crisp lume. The in-house automatic movement with hacking and hand-winding is a consistent point of praise, offering a 40-hour power reserve. However, some reviewers note a noticeable amount of play in the bezel, a trait common to affordable Orient divers, and one owner found the transparent bezel scratches easily. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Diver Watch highly for its exceptional dial finishing and lume at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aspirare44mm
Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Aspirare
Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Aspirare200m
Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Aspirare$699
Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
41.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
47mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Blue

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
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
$699
$285
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