Mechanical Dive Watches: CEM75001B vs. CFD0C001M
April 28th, 2010 Posted in Orient News | 7 Comments | Comment and Win a Free Orient Watch Comment and Win a Free Orient Watch
If you’re looking for a mechanical dive watch, be sure to check out Orient’s CEM75001B and CFD0C001M.
The only problem is which watch will be the one for you?
Today’s article will look at what’s good and not so good about these 2 very different dive watches. The CEM75001B, sometimes referred to as Mako’s big brother, is a simple and subtle automatic mechanical dive watch from Orient. It has a large face with luminous hour markers and hands.
CEM75001B
Though not ISO certified, this watch can handle swimming, snorkeling, other water sports and recreational diving.
What else is good about this watch? Plus, the CEM7500 watches are also available with an orange or navy blue dial. But if you’re looking for a diver with similar features to the CEM7500 watches but with a classier, Submariner-inspired look, be sure to check out the the Orient 2ER00001B. That said, let’s have a look at another Orient diver that’s a bit more equipped. The CFD0C001M is one of Orient Watch USA’s most high-tech automatic mechanical watches. The watch has greater water resistance and is ISO certified, so it’s better than the CEM75001B when it comes to actual diving.
But what’s not so good about this watch?
CFD0C001M
It’s also a very thick, large watch with wide hands and excellent lume, which is more preferable for divers or people who prefer a weightier watch.
What else is good about this watch? The CFD0C00 collection is also available with a black dial and bezel. Now that you know a bit more about these 2 mechanical automatic divers, it’s time to consider which one is the better choice for you. The CEM75001B offers a more everyday watch than the CFD0C001M. It’s smaller, thinner and less gadget-y. So, if a more subtle watch with excellent water resistance is what you prefer, go for the CEM75001B.
But what’s not so good about this watch?
Which watch is for you?
However, if you plan on doing serious diving, the CFD0C001M is the better choice for you. Though it’s pricier, the CFD0C001M is a good deal for all of the luxury features that you get.
That said, because it’s ISO certified, the CFD0C001M is also a safer choice if you do plan to dive. Or even if you don’t plan on diving, you may prefer the CFD0C001M if you prefer a bigger, more tech-y watch. This watch will definitely get noticed with its bright orange face.
So, what have other customers said about these watches?
Phenomenal- “…my [CEM75001B] keeps time to within -4 seconds per day. This is phenomenal and is within the realm of COSC standards…”
Unique aesthetic- “Unlike other inexpensive mechanical watches in its price range… the [CEM75001B] does not strive to slavishly imitate the Rolex Submariner, but instead has its own aesthetic going on.”
A great gift- Not only was the [CFD0C001M] a great gift for my dad this Christmas… but I learned that Orient Watches doesn’t outsource which is pretty awesome…”
-Amazon
Which diver is the watch for you? Comment below.
7 Comments | Comment and Win a Free Orient Watch
By Steve Poorman on Apr 28, 2010
The CFD0C001M is a fantastic watch. I have had a chance to see one live and it feels really well constructed.
By Douglas Love on Apr 28, 2010
If I had to choose, I would choose the CFD0C001M due to the smaller size and more understated aesthetic, also the ISO rating makes a big difference.
By Nicholas Gomez on May 17, 2010
I would go for the CEM75001B for office use. 200m is plenty of water resistance for someone who doesn’t dive. It’s just a pity that the crystal isn’t sapphire. I wonder if it can be retrofitted?
By Bob Heidloff on May 24, 2010
Can not find complete list and prices for watches
By Bob Heidloff on May 24, 2010
Can not find watch inventory and prices
By Gregorio on Jun 7, 2010
Bob, just go to orientwatchusa.com
By Hrab Traian on Jun 7, 2010
Both are wonderful watches. I prefer higher technology. So, I would take the CFD0C001M, but in black. And the power reserve indicator is nice and useful.