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Orient AA02 Diver WatchvsHELM Vanuatu

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AA02 Diver Watch
OrientAA02 Diver Watch
MSRP $285
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
AA02 Diver Watch200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
AA02 Diver Watch$285
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6922
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
22
24
Complications
Day-date
Date

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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