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Orient AA02 Diver WatchvsTudor Black Bay

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AA02 Diver Watch
OrientAA02 Diver Watch
MSRP $285
Black Bay
TudorBlack Bay

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Black Bay41mm
Power Reserve
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Black Bay70h
Water Resistance
AA02 Diver Watch200m
Black Bay200m
MSRP
AA02 Diver Watch$285
Black Bay

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Caseback
Solid
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6922
MT5602
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285

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What people say

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Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

Tudor Black Bay

Owners widely praise the Tudor Black Bay for its comfortable wearability, robust build, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with specific mentions of its satisfying winding feel and sturdy bezel action. Reviewers highlight the 39mm Black Bay 58's comfortable size and thinness, while others note the 41mm Master Chronometer's reliable timekeeping and magnetic resistance. Some owners find the GMT hand difficult to distinguish in low light. A recurring point of contention across multiple sources is the lack of on-the-fly micro-adjustment on the bracelet, though some find aftermarket solutions adequate. One owner reported the watch losing two minutes a day after six years, requiring a service. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay highly for its blend of vintage charm, modern robustness, and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The COSC-certified accuracy of the movement is a notable strength. The 14.7mm to 14.8mm thickness is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers are divided on whether the newer models represent a departure from the Black Bay's heritage design.

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