Which is cheaper, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the Orient AA08 Diver Watch?

At MSRP the Orient AA08 Diver Watch is the cheaper of the two at $390, against $1,499 for the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) — a $1,109 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the Orient AA08 Diver Watch?

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) wears larger at 44mm versus 41.8mm for the Orient AA08 Diver Watch — a 2.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) or the Orient AA08 Diver Watch?

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Orient AA08 Diver Watch.

What movement does the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) run compared to the Orient AA08 Diver Watch?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) uses the Seiko NH35 and the Orient AA08 Diver Watch uses the F6922.

Side by side

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsOrient AA08 Diver Watch

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

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MSRP $1,499

Orient AA08 Diver Watch

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MSRP $390

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm

AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm

Power Reserve

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h

AA08 Diver Watch40h

Water Resistance

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m

AA08 Diver Watch200m

MSRP

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

AA08 Diver Watch$390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

44mm

41.8mm

Thickness

13mm

12.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

46.8mm

Material

Titanium

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Tantalum LE

Grey

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

F6922

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Jewels

Complications

None

Day-date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$390

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What people say

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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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Orient AA08 Diver Watch

Owners view the Orient AA08 Diver Watch as a capable weekend and vacation timepiece, with confidence in its availability through gray market sellers. The watch is noted for its pleasing wrist presence. On balance, owners find the Orient AA08 Diver Watch to be a satisfying choice for casual wear.

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