Orient RA-AA0002L Men's Kamasu Stainless Steel Blue Bezel Blue Dial Automatic Dive Watch, Self-winding,Dive Watch

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My movement keeps +1 or 0 maybe +2 a day but if I position it at night correctly I can get 0 or +1 oddly enough the beat error on phone mic tomography shows it as being near 2.0 but it’s hard to trust a phone app. All these features combine to give it 200m or 20bar of water resistance making it perfectly capable of going for a swim. There are a few common features across all Kamasu watches: a 41.8-mm case, screw-down crown, unidirectional diving bezel, and a depth rating of 200 m (20 bar, 656 ft). The dials have a beautiful sunburst pattern that appears to change color depending on how the light hits it. The bar indices boast a generous coating of luminous material, which guarantees optimal readability under all lighting conditions. While the refs. RA-AA0005B and RA-AA0006L come on rubber straps, the rest of the collection is outfitted with three-piece link stainless steel bracelets. The straps and bracelets are each 22 mm wide. Movement info is stowed away at the bottom, with 'Movt Japan' plus the F6922 movement coding. Again, this is minimally printed in white.

I learned that Kamasu is the Japanese word for Barracuda. Both, bezel and minute hand, give a corresponding impression. Looking at the bezel it looks like a barracuda took a bite. The minute hand comes to a very sharp point, like the teeth of a barracuda. Left : Kamasu AA0005B19A with Super-J Louis Diamond-like Carbon, Right : Orient Kamasu AA0002L19 on Goma BOR Watch Band You've got broad and lumed indexes complimenting the handset, which reminds me of those divers of the 1960s from Cimier, Longines, Iaxa, Rotary (to name just some). The bracelet is not that bad and lest we forget rolex used to use stamped clasps and hollow end links. The sapphire crystal fits exactly into the case, everything sits secure and tight. The crystal does not line up precisely with the case.If someone is looking for an entry watch, he will not be disappointed pulling the trigger on a Kamasu. The Kamasu wears very comfortably on my 6.25” wrist much the same way the Mako and Ray did but somewhat nicer. I believe it’s due to the lug design on the Kamasu that gives it a slightly more spread out feel compared to the Mako/Ray. It looks and feels a little bit more refined as well. The newer kamasu watches with the faded dial look good but for me the Red or the green sunburst all day. Kamasu is the Japanese word for barracuda. The Tokyo-based company likely chose this name since these watches have hands that resemble a barracuda's sharp teeth. However, the Kamasu collection also goes by another name – Mako 3. This is because it is the direct successor to two models known as the Mako 1 and Mako 2. Hi there folks! My blue Kamasu has finally arrived, so for those of you wondering which of Orient's budget divers is for you I thought I'd record my initial impressions and make a few comparisons to the standard at the price point, the Seiko SKX 007. I will also make a few remarks regarding the original Orient Ray. I gave my blue Ray to my father and two years later came to miss the blue beater. The Kamasu is the replacement, and a bit of an upgrade.

There exists a small space in the world of mechanical watches, a space that is occupied by only a handful of brands that are able to deliver solid build quality from a reputable manufacturer at a reasonable cost. Orient is one of those few brands, and the Kamasu expertly exemplifies those abilities. These are the important elements that really matter, and this is how a watch can earn its “cred”, not from shady marketing or murky sourcing. The Kamasu reminds all of us cynics of one thing: sometimes you can believe the hype. About the author Again this is the same bezel design as the Gen 1 Kamasu so existing owners wouldn’t be seeing any upgrade in this area. The only change here is that the Gen 2 now sports a two tone colour bezel as compared to the single tone colour on the Gen 1. My bezel, while not off, does line up ever so slightly to the left of the marker. I have seen others that do line up perfectly though. Because of the folded end links however it does rattle a bit which could be off putting to some. I do however like the sound of the rattle as it reminds me of the sound of armour clinking about when worn. I know many people have swapped them out for a Strapcode bracelet with custom solid end links and I do intend to try one out and compare them in the near future. Keep a lookout for that review. It comes equipped with either steel or rubber watch band. Both provide comfortable and secure wear in both everyday and diving use. Of course, there are also additional ones available, this Super-O Boyer, among others.For the price even pre-discount, you get a reputable brand with decades of watch making experience, incredible build quality and finishing for the price, a sapphire glass crystal and a proven in-house movement. I’d be hard pressed to find a better value than this. Dial/hands/bezel/glass: SKX has a marginally more legible dial, but the indices are misaligned. Lume is even. Bezel on the SKX also misaligned and has slop. No such on the Kamasu. Hands are a toss up. SKX has mineral glass, Kamasu sapphire. Winner: Orient Kamasu by a score of 2 wins (bezel and glass), and 3 draws. The SKX legibility still only warrants a draw due to persistent alignment issues. Yes, let's talk about this beauty of a dial! Probably the first thing we notice about any watch; the first characteristic that grabs our attention! It's like walking into a house as a prospective buyer and thinking either "I could live here for years" or "Nope, get me out of here!". The shade of green is perfect and behaves differently depending on the light. It has a pleasing sunburst effect, and although it is green, it often exudes teal hues. The texture under macro examination exhibits a subtle orange-peel texture. It’s one of my cheapist auto watches but it’s the one that gets the most compliments from the ladies. Godzilla has type 1 magnetic resistance and is waterproof certified for 200m diving. It originally comes with a Polyurethane watch band. We have a previous Citizen Godzilla Watch Review, which you may interested to read too.