San Martin 40mm Sub Diver SN017GEvsOrient Diver Watch
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Measurements
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40mm Sub Diver SN017GE
Diver Watch
Diameter
40mm
41.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Thickness
n/a
13mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
40h
MSRP
$218
lowest
$285
Movement
Automatic
Orient F6922
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
7 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the San Martin 40mm Sub Diver Watch SN017GE for its quality and value, with one owner calling it the best automatic watch they had owned. However, one owner criticized the bezel action. The San Martin 40mm Sub Diver Watch SN017GE is considered a good quality Submariner homage for the money. Overall, owners rate the San Martin 40mm Sub Diver Watch SN017GE highly for its quality and value proposition.
Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Watch for its striking dial colors, particularly the red variant, and its overall attractive design for the price point. Reviewers note its solid build quality, comfortable bracelet that is considered superior to other Orient lines, and applied indices with excellent lume. The watch features an automatic Orient F6922 movement and 200m water resistance within a 41.5mm case. Some owners report play in the bezel, a characteristic trait of affordable Orient divers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and appealing design for under $300.
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