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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.60mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$375

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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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