Which is cheaper, the Orient AA02 Diver Watch or the Venturian Wildsider?

At MSRP the Venturian Wildsider is the cheaper of the two at $225, against $285 for the Orient AA02 Diver Watch — a $60 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient AA02 Diver Watch or the Venturian Wildsider?

The Orient AA02 Diver Watch wears larger at 41.5mm versus 38mm for the Venturian Wildsider — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient AA02 Diver Watch or the Venturian Wildsider?

The Orient AA02 Diver Watch is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Venturian Wildsider.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Orient AA02 Diver Watch or the Venturian Wildsider?

The Orient AA02 Diver Watch carries a 40-hour power reserve against 6 hours on the Venturian Wildsider.

What movement does the Orient AA02 Diver Watch run compared to the Venturian Wildsider?

The Orient AA02 Diver Watch runs a automatic caliber (Orient F6922), while the Venturian Wildsider runs a solar (Epson).

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Orient AA02 Diver WatchvsVenturian Wildsider

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Orient AA02 Diver Watch

MSRP $285

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Venturian Wildsider

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MSRP $225

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm

Wildsider38mm

Power Reserve

AA02 Diver Watch40h

Wildsider6h

Water Resistance

AA02 Diver Watch200m

Wildsider100m

MSRP

AA02 Diver Watch$285

Wildsider$225

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

—

Movement

8 specs

Caliber

Orient F6922

Epson

Type

Automatic

Solar

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$285

$225

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