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Orient AA02 Diver WatchvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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AA02 Diver Watch
OrientAA02 Diver Watch
MSRP $285
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
AA02 Diver Watch40h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
AA02 Diver Watch200m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
AA02 Diver Watch$285
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cream
Indices
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$279

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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.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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