Orient's Classic Diver FINALLY Got A Refresh (but should you buy one?) - Orient Mako III Review

Just can't get past the logo,to fussy.

Will you review new 5kx 38mm Seiko 'divers' (more like diver style..)?

Most of the "improvements" are purely subjective. The two significant improvements are the crystal and the crown.

As usual, the first thing to do with an Orient is replace the bracelet. At this price, I want solid end links and machined clasp.

I wish they made it a tiny bit smaller (for that minute hand to reach the minute markers, like on the Kamasu), with fully dotted bezel (like on the Kamasu), with better lume (guess what — like on the Kamasu) and out of titanium, of course.
That being said, you can't go wrong with F6922 either way. It is humanly possible to regulate it to virtually no daily deviation (even at home, with the help of a software timegrapher, if you leave about +5spd in the dial-down position), making it one of the few automatic movements that I, as a more of a quartz-watch-with-radio-sync person, really appreciate in terms of actual timekeeping. Done this on the Kamasu (RA-AA0001B), not disappointed so far.

Regarding the price of new Mako.... Brp, wait for some time. It will go down, no doupt. Sure, we will see less then 300-280$ , even.
Big crown Valve- main apoovement! Great aproovement! And nice bonus-saphire !
In one year, I will searching this Mako to buy.

do you have descriptive video about your camera setup ?

Is that Winchester where you were on that hight st? I used to live near Winchester when I was a kid so I thought it rung a bell when I saw that shot haha

Might be an unpopular opinion but I prefer the old Mako II colours. This new one looks more like a Seiko mod gone wrong, like someone threw it together with the only spare parts they had lying around. If they lose the red accent on the bezel and replace the yellow seconds tip with a silver one I might be interested.

Please please make a Mako,Ray,Kamasu 38 mm and 45 mm lug to lug

Nicely done video here and I’m glad to have run on it. I’ve been following Orient watches for only a year but I liked the Kamari specs and dials so much, that I bought three dials (black, green and red) last year. I’d always liked the styling of the Mako II but held off due to some lesser specs, especially the Mineral crystal. Now the Mako III? That spoke right to me just 2 days ago and I just watched this one. Thanks to the dial styling (I love the green and beige) and the Sapphire Crystal, this one’s a beauty! And, Ben, you’ve give this new Mako iteration a well-documented take that helps the rest of my decision. Overall, this watch gets nearly a 9/10 for a lot of reasons. Thanks again for this video!

Hands and shape with crown guards look like an Omega Seamaster 2254.50

What colors are those?

The red dial version is nice......it is about the style these days for me as well as the spec. I now wear a watch to tell the time, stop watches and GMT etc....are ok but an app on your phone can do all of this and much more, so a watch can be for many, a way of telling the time at a glance and of course the styling has to be good !

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I did buy an Orient Mako III exactly like the orange one shown in the video. I think from a looks standpoint it is stunning. I haven't been able to wear it yet because the bracelet is way too big. I was able to adjust it a bit using the tiny holes in the clasp. But I need some links removed and that will have to be done by my local watchmaker. Thanks for making this video. Without it I wouldn't have this nice Orient Mako III. Cheers

Used Oris is a better package....save up.

I've been looking for an excuse to purchase an Orient watch since I learned of their existence years ago. I thought this new release would finally compel me to pick one up but I thoroughly dislike the gold/gilt accents on the black dial. Eh, I guess I'll just wait for the Mako IV

How about cover the fact that Hardlex and mineral crystals are more scratch prone, but less likely to shatter.

I got the white dial one for around 220 usd, I am happy with it. Thou the first thing I did was removing that bracelet, and buying myself a nato strap. The bracelet is horrible, it feels finicky and light weight.

These Orient are excellent watches but they lack in personality imho.

Any comments about ted baker watches, is anyone owning one,
Are ted baker watches good & reliable.?

Thanks for sharing an enjoyable and informative review. How about reviewing the new Orient RA-AC0Q01B Mako 40?

i really liked the video but the watch, uhh not even close to mako 1 fr.

Orient Ray II with blue sunburst dial is a wonderful watch. I own it, it runs perfect, and everything was perfect value wise. I will never sell it, I consider it a success.

I do like it, but I definitely prefer the Kamau models over it. Also found it rather comical that you gave it an 8.6, are you trying to trigger everyones OCD!? Top video as always Ben.

I prefer the look of the Kamasu

That’s a huge upgrade! Love the color

Should I get a Kamasu or the Mako 3?

Gorgious. Only two glitches in otherwise perfect design this red touch on a bezel snd daydate.

Orient should act very very carefully, because their ONLY appeal is value for money.

I have the Kamasu, but i kinda prefer the look on Kamasu2. I see this just as a reskin of Kamasu, and for me it doesn't work mainly because of the hands, i just don't like them, looks small and taken from another watch. My ideal Orient budget diver would be Kamasu2 with K1 lume (which is outstanding, i can read the time even in the morning, before sunrise), maybe the crown from this, no day, only date, and perhaps no crown guards.

Big dive watches do not make great everyday watch.

Great video as always Ben. I love these new models and happily upgraded from my old one. The redesigned bezel and crown, the sapphire crystal, the stunning dials - yes they're worth the extra and still good value

I don't much care for the 3 colors colorway they are using. Almost looks like they just weren't quite able to match the dial and bezel colors. I've got a Ray II in blue sunburst, love that watch. Grip on the polished bezel sucks though.

A really nice looking watch. I wasn't aware of this Mako III before now. I really like the dial and colour of it. The dial style and bezel looks similar to my Casio MTD 1053's that I have which are quartz diver watches as you know. I would definitely purchase the Orient though if it was 40mm like my two Casio's. Nice review Ben and thanks for showing us this watch.

Wow love the dial color you don't see that everyday and the bezel very cool colors 👌

Mind-blowing honest presentation as always !!! Well done !!! Am planning to get one from Jomashop

I do not enjoy that color combo! The orange and red clash

I used to own a gen 1 Mako. I liked it at the time but, after a while, you wish you had hacking, hand-winding and a higher beat-rate. For starter watches, there is nothing better though.

Thanks Ben for showing off this new line up. All color variants are really interesting and I've decided to give the champagne variant a try to replace my Seiko SPB143J1, which I've fallen out of love with.

hello Ben amazing videos! Could you please review the lf20w?

Orient is tripping with mako 3 vs kamasu. Stupid to make watches line so similar, confused consumer for no reason.

Please can you review the new Orient Mako 40, like the Bambino, I've been waiting for a smaller diver size from Orient!!

Tom at TUS is the bees knees😁

Have you seen the big mistake on the newly launched orient mako 40mm with the steel bezel? All the pictures online, of all versions show the 26 second marker way out of line.

Already have the best Orient, the green teal Kamasu.