The Orient Kamasu's Big Brother Is Just As Good.... And Just As Affordable!
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
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Pretty short and to the point today. If you like the Kamasu, but prefer a larger watch, the Triton is yer boi. Cheers, Jody
I daily a Orient Mako XL and its super comfortable, rugged, and has better accuracy than my Seikos. I think they truly are THE entry level powerhouse to beat, and hold the spot that Seiko used to own.
This right here. Love my Mako XL. Looks normal on my large wrists. And has a +2.5 second movement. It’s never failed me. I’m definitely interested in this watch if I’m looking for a companion watch. Got mine for $194 Canadian ($150USD) and think it’s the best deal I’ll probably ever get for a watch.
Same here. I want to add that while the Mako XL only has mineral glas, its clarity is amazing - very often it looks like there is no crystal at all!
Mako XL crew! Love mine and even got two! swapped the insides and now i have some pretty colourful watches lol
I have the Triton with the power reserve with a Blue dial. I replaced the bracelet with a Strapcode Jubilee and it really elevates it. Looks great and is worth the extra $100
I've the green dial one. Perfect colouring. I just squeezed the end kinks with a pliers and the whole thing is alot more solid since, no end link rattle, no gaps.
Great watch.
Morning jody, more dive watches! Yes!
Ayeeee!
Glad you were able to finally review this one. I got the green one after Dave's review at just the watch. Loved it so much I bought the black one too. The lume is INSANE. it's my bedtime watch now. Oh, and I also have a kamasu and mako2.
Put a Strapcode bracelet on it and you have one heck of a watch.
Love mine. I got the green one, which looks black in lower light, but green when it's brighter. It's really nice. It keeps great time and it's also super comfortable. I love that seconds hand. All that, plus an in-house movement for just over $200 USD? C'mon. Now, if they could do something about those hollow end links and the cheap sound the bracelet makes . . .
Wow Orient!!! I've recently purchased a Mako I and, boy, what a surprise! The sturdiness, the feeling, and the no nonsense in general! I love the watch, I generally use It as a beater, and maybe next year I can buy a new one, maybe this Triton, why not?! Great review as always 😁😊
I bought the green one about six months ago. Turns out it was one of my smartest purchases. I kept hearing how great the green/orange looked in person and I was not disappointed. At all. Didn't think I would like the nato strap but it started my love affair with high end nato's. Also that eliminates any issues like lug to lug (my wrist is just over 7") or anything involving the bracelet. I'm not really a green watch guy - this is my only one. It's one of those rare watches that people notice. Nothing else I have looks like this, is more accurate, more comfortable or a better value.
I'm wearing my green Kamasu, even as you speak. It wears so nicely, is slim enough on wrist, easy to read, and looks more expensive than it is. Not having the round indices means it doesn't look like a sub copy, or like a Seiko diver. Yep, I still rate the Kamasu very highly.
I ordered a Seiko SRPD63. The QC was poor, the dial had a scratch and the bracelet was cheaply made. Returned it and bought Orient Triton Green dial from Jomashop. Extremely happy with my purchase! Excellent watch for the price.
AliExpress milled clasp will help a bit with the balance...it did for my Kamasu, using the same one you recommended in your Duro mod video (thanks again Jody), but personally I think the Kamasu is the better watch of the two.
They do much better clasps now on AliExpress than the 3 hole versions from the Duro video. I've bought 6 micro clasps with near strapcode level quality for less than £5 on there
@@NotoriousK_I_T Do you have a link to the one you bought then? I might switch to it the next time I need one.
Right! Kamasu all the way.
Superlative video as always. I have many Orients made in Brasil in the Seiko/Orient factories (some 200 m water resist) with the humble 469 caliber and still advances 2 to 4 secs a day after many years of use. I have been collecting watches sinde the 50´s ( I am old) and I am still amazed because even my 1960´s Orients stll works really fine,; wedo not have watchmakers in my land (all dead or into their 90´s) . Cheers from Patagonia, Argentina.
Can not argue what it offers for the money Jody. Little too big and a little too SKX’y but it’s very cool!!
Well you can certainly look at it as the Kamasu's bigger brother. But I see that as Orient's attempt to provide a substitute to the SKX, with sapphire and a better movement, but with a longer lug to lug which is bit of a downer.
I plan on buying a orient in the near future. I have 8 inch wrists so this might be something for me!
It’s a great piece I have the old one! It was my first proper watch and I’m Wearing it right now 🙂
I have this exact model and have done a review on it. I have a 8 1/4 inch wrist and it really fits great
Orient is doing a serious game in divers. Absolutely attractive offerings available at nice prices.
I have the green/orange model of this, and have had it for over a year now. I've also got the special edition kamasu you reviewed (the red one) earlier this year. Without a doubt, the "Triton" feels like a more well-put together watch than the Kamasu. For the small price difference, if you can wear a watch with those longer lugs (I have a 7" wrist), the Triton is the clear winner for me. I've swapped straps on both, and indeed the Triton wears very nicely with a rubber strap. My friend has the green dial/bezel stainless steel one and it looks sharp too. We wish he could find a bracelet replacement for this watch as easily as you can a Kamasu. It would take it to the next level.
Also, my young son asked me to tell you he likes your X-Wing on your shirt today. It matches his Lego set he has, and he hopes you have a great day!
As someone who owns a Kamasu I think I prefer the proportions of the bigger piece. It just has a better aesthetic
I purchased the same black one as you, and I'm loving it for the price.
While this one isn't technically ISO the latest spec says that all indices need to be lumed. That might be why it is there. Those Turtles technically no longer meet spec. This is why Seiko added a partial marker next to the date on the SPB line.
I just wished orient gave the large crown on this model on the kamasu.
This crown is actually VERY good.
The crown is definitely too small on the Kamasu.
Or even the crown on the newer Mako 3, although Kamasu is too small , the number of times that I need to use it , it isn’t going to make me too get rid of it . Too pretty to comfortable and gorgeous with that sapphire crystal.
I have six Orient divers: Ray II, Kamasu, Triton Lite, two Triton/Neptunes and an Orient Star. The new Triton Lite wears a little better than my older Triton/Neptunes, being a little lighter and thinner. The lume is the same as the older watches, which is the best of my 100+ watch collection. The other Orients may use the same lume, but the shape/size of the indices on the Tritons makes for better readability. I do prefer the longer minute hand on the new Triton Lite and Kamasu over the the older watches which have a rehaut.
It's an excellent watch for the money but the previous version ran on the caliber 40N5A. It's the same movement that powered Orient's M-Force models and their 1500 - 2000 dollar Pro Saturation Diver. A lot of folks were disappointed with Orient's decision to downgrade the Triton. Regardless though, they make some fantastic watches!
Even though the Kamasu is smaller, I prefer the beefier look to the bezel. Also, the indicies look nicer on the Kamasu dial, just looks more classy and easier to dress up. And the day/date is framed and placed well, as opposed to the Triton. Lastly, the Kamasu came in that beautiful red dial, so that’s what I went with and it’s a beauty! The only thing the Triton has going for it, is the size.
Have that same watch in green. Really like it. It's true, the bracelet is not very good but no complaints from the rest. Wears great in my 7.5 inch wrist.
I love that tshirt, Jody! Great vid as always.
Strapcode makes a great replacement bracelet for this watch. Wish it had an exhibition case back though...
Excellent content as always, but I'm most jealous of that shirt mate..
I like the date in line with the crown though. Steeldive is better value.
Incredible value for money. I've had mine over a year. Absolutely love this on my large wrist. Strap monster. Looks awesome on NATO's
Most of my collection of dive watches are from 39 mm up to 42 mm, however, my two favorites in the collection are 43 and 44 respectively… I already have three orient diverse… Looks like I’ll be making it four. Thanks For the great review as always!
I bought mine from Creation watches and she's truly a beast of a watch and for the money its one off the best buys around!
Nice review Jody, I've owned the all green Triton II for 6+ months. I've worn it on the OEM bracelet, added a milled clasp to the bracelet, tried it on a jubilee ala SKX, several NATOs and currently on a green Barton dive strap. Couple of points about the T II, it uses essentially the same case as the original Triton but the spring bar holes are different so no joy using the StrapCode Triton bracelets. I'm not happy with the tiny 1/2 indice at 4:00 but it is in keeping with the original Triton which had a slightly larger indice. The hand set of the new T II has better proportions to the dial than the original IMO. I love the original w/ the PR but EPSON put the kibosh on regular Orients using PR movements. The 40N5a movement was retired several years back, the F6N is cheaper to produce. What I (and I suspect are many Orient enthusiasts) await is the release of a stinger yellow or tangerine dialed T II.
Us Gorillas in the wrist have little problem with big wearing watches, love the Kamasu but would be happy to get one of these
Funny, i think the half index because of the date is a nicht detail, that makes the date more integrated
Very nice watch. Got this model. Am v happy with this.
I own 2 Kamasus and a mako. Beautiful watches that work like a charm. Can’t beat them at the price point!
Every time I watch your videos, I wonder if I'm gonna like your T-shirts more than the watches. It's almost always a tough choice. Great video, love both the shirt and the watches today. 😁
Nice but, I'll just stick with my two-tone power metered Triton ⌚😎🤙
I like that there are still larger watch options out there even though the trend is for smaller sub-40mm cases at the moment. It's hard finding something that doesn't look goofy on my 8.25 inch gorilla wrists
I find the opposite, most watches are at least 42mm
Very nice but an Islander still gives more bang for the buck with sapphire, solid end links, milled clasp, etc.
ive a skx homage heimdallr and the lume is absolutely insanely good way better than my seikos !!! looks a great watch better sized too !!!
I just bought the blue dial Pepsi version and the colour really lifts the watch. I was a bit unsure about the size before buying it but I'm surprised how comfortable it is on my 7.5 inch wrist. Proving to be accurate aswell at -2 seconds over the course of 24 hours. Personally I think the bracelet is okay and no worse that an equivalent Seiko. The pricing also puts Seiko to shame.
Does killing indices constitute indicide? I’m not sure... so undecided. Stats on this look good to me, although I can hear the banging on that hollow end link just by looking at it.
Ahahha! Boom tish!
Good to know, dood 👍! Own the red dial Kamasu (awesome piece) and always wanted a big brother! Even better if he comes on a bracelet 😁🤟! Take care Down Under.
Really nice review! I've just owned one and it's perfect for that prize... ❤
I like big diver's from Orient! I have Mako XL! I think this watch deserves more attention!
You need a few coats of AR undercoating on your glasses, mate! LOL
I'm on Orient's email list and I did get a mail warning of price hikes in the near future
I have the Ray Raven but hate the bracelet so have it on rubber from Ritchie's Watch Straps. This is nice though.
TBF my Breitling Super Avenger looks about the same on my wrist as this does on yours..lol Definitely a watch of its time. Bought it new in Leeds in 2006. Worth more now than when I bought it..👍👍
It absurd what kind of price difference there is between a Seiko with sapphire and one that’s not. An old friend of mine builds Seikos and he put sapphire AR crystals on all of them and pays less than 30 dollars for them. Seiko is a ripoff.
Hey Jody, very nice review. Just a quick question, when are you going to review the Helm Miyako?
Way better crown in that Triton compared to the wee thing on the Kamasu. Thanks for the review!
I like the dial! If I did not already have a bunch of similar divers (Including the SRP777 Turtle, and a Citizen NY0086) I would strongly consider the Kamasu or this!
I recently added a Seiko 5 and its lovely but have been eyeing an Orient after your recommendations and as a preference I'm looking at a Kamasu but its great to know that the Triton is available and still a competitive price. Great review mate!
Hey Jodi, this watch is named as Orient Icon by official Orient website here in India, hence we Asians do not have to refer to this as a lite, baby or big B of anything. I have been waiting for this review for a long time from you mate, you unboxed it so long ago. Hard to beat the Icon under 400 USD period.
I just bought a 2nd hand model, in the black and gold with a power reserve. Plus a strapcode bracelet with it, which I'm very happy about.
Orient do great watches at the price point.
I have a green kamasu and I absolutely love it .... but for some reason I love my Seiko's overall a little bit more.
I don't know why.
If you like a big watch, get a Deep Blue. If you don't want a big watch, get a Steeldive. Both will save you money.
Even without the too big +50mm LtL, I just couldn’t live with the date window at 4pm on the tilt. Why? Just *why*???
The shapeless case reminds me of a 2004 Camry. 4 o’clock crown and date: not approved.
Oh my goodness price point is spot on, size no so much,but maybe i can put it on nato strap ,but great buy for sure, thanks again my friend greetings from St George Utah 👋 until next time chao.!!
Owning a Kamasu (as well as much more expensive watches) i am impressed about the quality and feel of this cheap diver. I even prefer it wearing over my datejust
got a big wrist, looks like a good one for me!
The original with the power reserve was the Neptune.
I like it. It looks like my Casio Duro, which looks like the standard dive watch. I know this is better, but I almost feel like if I got this, I’d need a different color or I’d sell my Duro.
Great content. Weekend complete 😁 a Bambino would be my choice, with a sapphire crystal? If you can get one?
I think I just found your next (unheard-of) Orient. I want one 💚💚💚💚💚 ua-cam.com/video/3Mo3RKJ-AxI/v-deo.html
Nice offering from orient. Cheers Jody
Hellooo Jody, I love Japan dive watches !!!
Nice watch.
This looks interesting. The Kamasu looks a little small on me imo (I daily a Seiko Samurai) so this is worth considering
No trend is going towards smaller dials and lug to lugs, not larger.
I like it other than the hollow end links, thus the green/orange on the NATO would work for me. Some folks have a problem with the date location and funny half moon lume at 4; not a dealbreaker for me. I have a Kanno on rubber, 44 mm and toolie flat finish, that's my preference over the shiny bezel Kamasu.
nice watch... never owned a orient... maybe time to get one ..... cheers
For me, i would love a kamasu with either just a date, or no date
Was just wearing my Triton yesterday. I call it my sensible grown up watch. Fantastic crown action and I'll be honest, it was the styling of the date window that drew me to it. I find it practical and different but I can understand why it might be a turn off
My only complaint is the clasp, that's where you're saving money
This one is the right size for me. I like watches that have a lug to lug that fills or closely fills up the wrist. 42-43 case diameter is for me. 7.5 inch wrist. 😂😉
orient was always a good alternative to seiko in my opinion.
Most things Orient are fine by me. Personally, I have the Kamasu but either great
I'm not sure if the "new" Triton deserves the name. The older version is nicer and was a good alternative to the Shogun. That role has been handed to the Orient Star Diver - superb but expensive. The new Triton has been a bargain all year. One advantage it has over the Kamasu is availability of upgrades - Strapcode have a brilliant jube bracelet, LCBI make lumed inserts to fit, and they are great on waffle straps. I have an 8" wrist though, YMMV
I don't know why these are the popular/well known Orients. Not that there's anything wrong with them, but I love everything about the Kano. The looks, the coin edge, the color options.
Triton Lite, Baby Triton, Mini Triton......
Orient logo always reminds me of a cigarette brand. Now I've told you, try unthink it next tine you see it. Only reason why I dont have one.
Rothmans
@@JustOneMoreWatch you beat me to it.
@@scotthayes2652 yep Rothmans. But you could also take your pick from any 80's smoko brand logo tbh.
Brother they make good watches....I have one dress watch
Lexington, That's the one. My dad used to smoke these i.ytimg.com/vi/TzUArvNm_u0/hqdefault.jpg
Yes
Another great review Jody, do they still make the USA II ? It was sapphire, day/date, drilled case, solid end links, I think. I should’ve bought one when I had the chance. Thanks
Hey! I thought the Kanno was Kamasu's big brother? Maybe I should take mine back?
I fear I will never buy a watch again utility prices have increased 150% in the Uk
43mm is just too much for me. I love the Bambino, but divers aren't what I check Orient for. Cheers!
Or... you can do like I did and buy a Ray2(rubber strap, $125 Amazon) and upgrade the crystal to sapphire ;)
Good deal
Nice to know that the triton is a big boy. I was thinking about getting one but now I realize it’ll be too big for my small wrist.
Very Seiko with typical jangly bracelet. The best feature for new is the applied markers and depth of dial colour. Pressed clasp is awful despite a bit of polishing. For the price point it offers okay value. Not for me.
Answered yes to all 😅😎👍🏻
Struggling with this watch as they starting to look the same. A have the Maku 2 seems like only diameter change and waterproof levels.???
The Seiko Sumo solar chrono's truncation of the 4-o'clock marker (in order to make room for a date window) was much, much worse (because the Sumo chopped off the southern half of the marker rather than the eastern half of the marker)...this Orient's approach (which is how Seiko does it on their STBR007 solar "mini Tuna" and also how Citizen Promasters do it) is, imo, acceptable.
When I typed "eastern," I meant western.
In my opinion, the Kanno is a much better looking watch. I believe it’s a 44