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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver WatchvsVario Futurist

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Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41.8mm
39mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Blue
Purple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6922
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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