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Orient AA02 Diver WatchvsVario Futurist

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AA02 Diver Watch
OrientAA02 Diver Watch
MSRP $285
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
AA02 Diver Watch200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
AA02 Diver Watch$285
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
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 (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Indices
Applied

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
$285
$648

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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.

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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