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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.
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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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