Spinnaker Dumas AutomaticvsOrient 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.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic at true scale

Dumas Automatic

Orient AA02 Diver at true scale

AA02 Diver

Diameter

44mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

47mm

lowest

Thickness

15mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$239

lowest

$285

Movement

Seiko NH35

Orient F6922

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
41.5mm
Thickness
15mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Blue
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
$239
$285
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its robust build quality, attractive textured blue dial, and excellent finishing for its price point. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to a short lug-to-lug distance, and owners report positive experiences with the Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners mention a mineral crystal instead of sapphire, a bracelet with a learning curve, and a crown that feels slightly small. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and solid construction at a fair price.

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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