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Orient RA-AC0K Diver WatchvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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RA-AC0K Diver Watch
OrientRA-AC0K Diver Watch
MSRP $455
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RA-AC0K Diver Watch43.4mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
RA-AC0K Diver Watch40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
RA-AC0K Diver Watch200m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
RA-AC0K Diver Watch$455
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43.4mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6722
Seiko NH38A
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$388

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What people say

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Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch for exceeding expectations and being a "real" watch. The mechanical movement is noted for keeping great time, running within a handful of seconds fast per day, with some owners considering Orient's budget movements among the best for accuracy. Overall, owners rate the Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch highly for its surprising quality and reliable timekeeping at its price point.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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