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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Diver

$375In stock

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Case

Diameter
41.8mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-lug
46.8mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial color
Blue

Movement

Caliber
Orient F6922
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
21,600 vph
Power reserve
40h
Jewels
22
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
Day-date

Orient

Orient's in-house automatic caliber. Runs at a leisurely 3Hz (21,600 vph) which contributes to long service intervals. Features hacking and hand-winding, and a day-date complication. Known for reliable timekeeping within -15/+25 seconds per day out of the box.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
sunburst
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
mercedes

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Mako collection · 6 watches

AA02 Diver Watch
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
AA08 Diver Watch
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
AC0Q-40 Diver Watch39.9mm
Diver Watch
Diver Watch41.5mm
RA-AC0K Diver Watch
RA-AC0K Diver Watch43.4mm

4 colorways

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The Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch is widely praised for its excellent value, attractive dials in various finishes like black gradient, matte blue, and sparkling turquoise, and the inclusion of a sapphire crystal. Owners note the bracelet is surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch wears well on smaller wrists. Some find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models and one owner considers the dolphin engraving on the caseback underwhelming. A reviewer flags the stock bracelet as a weak point, though the watch is praised for good quality control and fit/finish. Accuracy figures range from +1/+2 seconds per day to about -6 seconds per day, with some owners noting a "grindy" or less smooth hand-winding feel compared to other watches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its striking aesthetics and robust build at an affordable price point.

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