Orient AA02 Diver WatchvsWolbrook Skindiver II Professional

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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.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch at true scale

AA02 Diver Watch

Wolbrook Skindiver II Professional at true scale

Skindiver II Professional

Diameter

41.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

13mm

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

40h

n/a

MSRP

$285

lowest

$539

Movement

Orient F6922

Miyota 9015

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Orient F6922
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
22
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$539
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Reviews

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

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

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.

Wolbrook Skindiver II Professional

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver II Professional for its comfortable wearability, long-lasting lume, and attractive dial designs, with some appreciating the quartz accuracy and smooth sweeping second hand. The watch features a 40mm diameter, a well-weighted 120-click unidirectional countdown bezel with a BGW9 lumed triangle, and a shock-resistant HexapleX case architecture. It is powered by either a Miyota 9015 or 8315 movement, with the latter adjusted in France to ±15 seconds per day and offering a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners find the 20mm strap potentially problematic and note it wears like a 42mm watch despite its 40mm case size. One reviewer expressed disappointment in hand color matching, poor lume, bezel wobble, and the watch sitting high on its strap, ultimately not recommending it.

From video reviewers

The watch features a world timer bezel and a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers noted the Miyota movement as a potential drawback.

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