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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver WatchvsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
SpinnakerFleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
MSRP $425

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm
Power Reserve
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h
Water Resistance
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m
MSRP
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
43mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6922
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$425

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners widely report a split on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie's build quality, with some finding it disappointing due to issues like misaligned bezels or indices, while others praise its robust construction. The watch features a blue mother-of-pearl dial with a hidden Nessie silhouette, powered by a Miyota 8245 movement and priced at $425. One owner noted the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie felt a bit large. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie offers good value with unique design elements that celebrate its theme without being overly cartoonish.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

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