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RZE Resolute Type AvsOrient Diver Watch

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Resolute Type A
RZEResolute Type A
MSRP $499
Diver Watch
OrientDiver Watch
MSRP $285

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Resolute Type A39mm
Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Resolute Type A40h
Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Resolute Type A200m
Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Resolute Type A$499
Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Arabic numerals

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$285

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What people say

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RZE Resolute Type A

The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its build quality, finishing, and highly legible dial with luminous elements, all at a $499 price point. Its sandblasted titanium case features an UltraHex coating, and it measures 39.5mm by 11.5mm with 100 meters of water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 82S0 movement's crown operation feels grainy. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a well-built and legible pilot's watch offering good value.

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.

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