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Orient AA08 Diver WatchvsOrient SK Diver Retro (Revival)

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AA08 Diver Watch
OrientAA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $390
SK Diver Retro (Revival)
OrientSK Diver Retro (Revival)
MSRP $325

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
SK Diver Retro (Revival)41.7mm
Power Reserve
AA08 Diver Watch40h
SK Diver Retro (Revival)40h
Water Resistance
AA08 Diver Watch200m
SK Diver Retro (Revival)50m
MSRP
AA08 Diver Watch$390
SK Diver Retro (Revival)$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41.8mm
41.7mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Gold
Indices
Applied

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$325

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What people say

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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.

Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival)

Owners widely praise the Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival) for its affordable, retro-cool, asymmetrical case design and interior rotating bezel. However, reviewers and owners alike flag the folded link bracelet as a significant detractor, describing it as "jangly" and of poor quality. Concerns are also raised about its weak lume and 50-meter water resistance, rendering it unsuitable as a true diver. The movement's lack of hand-winding and hacking is noted, and some find the watch's design polarizing, with lugs appearing on separate planes, leading some to feel it "radiates 'cheap watch'". On balance, owners value the Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival) for its unique vintage aesthetic and accessible price point, despite significant drawbacks in bracelet quality and water resistance.

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