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ORIENT Men's Kamasu Stainless Steel Japanese-Automatic Diving Watch

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Overall, the watch is great in most aspects, from movement, to design, to finishing, to build quality. Yes, there are some shortcomings and room for improvement such as the crown, but it wouldn’t be an affordable dive watch without them. Plus, these are small things in the grand scheme of things that, in our opinion, doesn’t make this any less of a good choice. As for the mechanical aspect of the watch, for me, it is a bit of a mixed bag. I really like the fact that there are no batteries or tiny electric motors, and that the watch runs simply on stored potential energy released carefully through mechanical advantage. It also winds itself if you wear it every day, which is very convenient. I also like the weight of it. It has a satisfying heft to it unlike many quartz watches, but I will say it’s weight does make it hard to forget that it is there. In addition to the crown, my only other recommendation for any Orient employees who might see this would be a version with no day/date comp, so we can see ALL of that beautiful sunburst dial.

The lume on the Orient Kamasu is pretty good. It’s comparable with many Seiko watches out there and glows long and bright. First things first, it’s nicely finished, but man, is it hefty. I mean, seriously, it’s got some weight to it. The lugs were a bit longer than what I would normally feel comfortable with, but I pulled the trigger and am happy that I did.Here’s something that makes the Kamasu a fantastic alternative to Seiko – it’s got a sapphire crystal. Yep, no flimsy Hardlex or other mineral crystal that you’d want to swap out for an aftermarket sapphire. Nope, it’s already there, ready to take on whatever life throws at it.

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. ref. RA-AA0002L with a blue dial. Even though it is technologically identical to the previous model, this watch costs slightly more at 280 USD. The Now, let’s talk about the Mako III itself. Brace yourself, because this bad boy is beefy and bulky. Seriously, I’m not kidding. You better try it on before you commit to buying it. The case is chunky, and the bezel is pretty tall too, giving it that SKX-like vibe. The Orient Mako III is the real deal – a dependable and sturdy daily companion that’s up for any adventure, whether it’s diving into the deep blue or just splashing around in the pool. I actually know this guy who swears by it as his go-to timepiece. Dive watches have become iconic watch designs that appeal to a lot of people. And the fact is that many of them are also extremely versatile. You’d be surprised at how many dive watches can extremely well with a suit, just the way they look great for everyday wear.When it comes to quality, let me give you some perspective. I’d position this dial above the Citizen Promaster dive watch dials, and it’s just a smidge below my trusty Seiko 5 SNXS79. That’s quite a feat for an entry-level, budget dive watch from a reputable brand. Kudos to Orient, again.

If this watch has one weak spot, it’s definitely the bracelet. It’s got that familiar rattly feel you might recognize from the Seiko 5 Sports 5K/DressKX. It’s slim, which helps keep the weight down. Maybe tightening the tolerances between the links could solve the issue, who knows? If you’re not entirely sold on the bezel or bracelet, fret not. The Mako is a modder’s dream. You can easily tweak and personalize it to your heart’s content. Some folks might frown upon modding, but I gotta tell ya, it’s a game-changer. It gives you the freedom to make aesthetic and practical improvements, making the watch truly yours. Not many timepieces offer that level of customization, but thanks to its dedicated following, the Orient Mako does. Found this in a Tokyo dept. store on sale at an insane markdown. More than 75% off msrp and 50% below what it is usually going for online.But in this article, we will focus on the Orient Kamasu – a dive watch that captures everything that most people associate with dive watches. This watch has a classic and refined look that is not too sporty, not too elegant. No surprises here, the lume is properly vivid. The dial and hands are given a substantial amount of what looks a lot like Seiko lume in colour and strength, offering an abundance of child-like simplistic joy of seeing something glow in the dark.

Orient as a brand is widely popular due to the great value the brand offers and an impressive quality-to-price ratio. And the Orient Kamasu is certainly not an exception.

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And here’s a neat detail: all the hour markers with lume are applied. I really dig how they did it. You can see the steel bases of the indexes, but it’s not flashy or overly blingy. It’s efficient, well-executed, and adds a touch of class to the dial. Well done, Orient! Potential for customization The bracelet might not be the Mako’s strongest suit, but I wasn’t expecting miracles for the money. Just know that you have options if this isn’t your thing. The dial This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. To return faulty items see our Returning Faulty Items policy. On top of the case sits a flat sapphire crystal. This is a nice feature that not all dive watches in this price category have, as you can often find mineral crystals used. Movement info is stowed away at the bottom, with 'Movt Japan' plus the F6922 movement coding. Again, this is minimally printed in white.

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