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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver WatchvsZelos Nova 37

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Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41.8mm
37mm
Thickness
12.8mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Salmon

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6922
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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