San Martin Automatic Dive SN0123GvsOrient AA02 Diver

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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.

San Martin Automatic Dive SN0123G at true scale

Automatic Dive SN0123G

Orient AA02 Diver at true scale

AA02 Diver

Diameter

44mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

n/a

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$148

lowest

$285

Movement

Seiko NH35

Orient F6922

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
41.5mm
Thickness
n/a
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
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
$148
$285
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Reviews

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San Martin Automatic Dive SN0123G

Owners widely praise the San Martin Automatic Dive SN0123G for its exceptional value, noting fantastic lume and construction for the price, with many appreciating the sandblasted steel finish and asymmetric case design as a wicked retro look. The bezel is found useful for tracking a second time zone. However, some owners find the 44mm case too large for smaller wrists. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting a loss of about 3 seconds per day. One owner noted a crooked 6 o'clock index. Overall, owners rate the San Martin Automatic Dive SN0123G highly for its impressive finishing and tool watch utility at an accessible 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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