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Orient AA08 Diver WatchvsNodus Sector II GMT

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AA08 Diver Watch
OrientAA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $390
Sector II GMT
NodusSector II GMT
MSRP $525

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Sector II GMT38mm
Power Reserve
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Sector II GMT41h
Water Resistance
AA08 Diver Watch200m
Sector II GMT100m
MSRP
AA08 Diver Watch$390
Sector II GMT$525

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41.8mm
38mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6922
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
22
24
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$525

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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.

Nodus Sector II GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Nodus Sector II GMT for its versatile, refined design and surprisingly good finishing for its compelling price point. The watch features a regulated Seiko NH34 movement, running at +5 seconds per day according to one review, a sapphire crystal with AR coating, and 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners wish for lume on the GMT hand and prefer a bi-directional GMT bezel over the 120-click dive timing bezel, while others find the NH34 movement overpriced for the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II GMT highly for its refined design and impressive finishing at its price point.

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