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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

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Case
41.8mm
Power Reserve
40h
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
200m
Crystal
Sapphire
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter41.8mm
Thickness12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug46.8mm
Lug Width22mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
Water Resistance200m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
Dial ColorBlue
04

Movement

Caliber
F6922
TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate21,600 vph (3.0Hz)
Power Reserve40 hours
Jewels22
HackingYes
Hand-WindingYes
ComplicationsDay-date
05

Design Language

Dial styleSunburst
BezelRotating (dive)
Bracelet / strapLug-attached bracelet
HandsMercedes
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