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Orient AA08 Diver WatchvsBoldr Safari

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AA08 Diver Watch
OrientAA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $390
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
AA08 Diver Watch200m
Safari200m
MSRP
AA08 Diver Watch$390
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
41.8mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Silver Fox
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6922
Seiko NH38A
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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