You should consider this $300 Orient daytona solar diver before any hyped divers watches!
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- Who doesn't like Pandas?
Today we are looking at the NEW Orient solar Mako panda chrono-diver RA-TX0203S. A super practical chronograph with a beautiful dial and the robustness of a diver. Hope you enjoy the video! :)
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Orient is such an underrated brand… always in the shadow of other Japanese brands… deserves more love imo
Especially for Saturation divers!! 😅❤️
Orient is great. They deserve a better logo. That thing looks like it belongs on a pack of cigarettes.
@@AxLWake spot on comment!!! :)))
It is basically Seiko since 2001 (51% ownership and further). Before that it was garbage
Where can I order this?
I'm a brazilian guy and a Orient's enthusiast. Here in Brazil this brand has a great name and a big tradition.
This solves everything from the Seiko for me, bigger bezel, 200m water resistance, more lume and half the price! 😮
Always excellent quality video and still shots. Appreciate the work. And a very nice watch for the price.
Solar. Chrono, Diver, and cool look. What more could you want 👌👌👌
Complete definition of a strap monster , such a great looking watch!
a def buy. if you love watches and cannot afford the next step, this is a must. orient just knows!
This is EXACTLY what I was searching for. The Seiko one was too expensive for a quartz in my opinion, but this is perfect.
It is :) yes. Cheers!
Is grand Seiko quartz to expensive ?
An chinese watch has same Epson movement for $189. Does not really have a model number, listed as Tactical Frog VS75 Solar Chronograph. It has sapphire crystal, 20 bar warer resistance but a cheono bezel instead of the diver one.
@@maxtsupko I have a watch you write about. All crowns are screwed. The quality is fantastic
For me too, this Orient looks perfect. And I almost bought the Seiko Speedtimer.... Would be kinda mad with the seiko on my wrist now and looking at this Orient, which actually more attractive with the same qualities and for half the price.
I have two Orients now (used to have three -- sold one) -- this chronograph will definitely be my third Orient!
I'm getting this. Can't wait for it to arrive.
Once I found out it was solar, I got wicked excited as i am a huge Citizen eco drive fan.
Not a huge fan of chronographs but this is amazing for 300 bucks.
Same!! Yay Citizen 🎉
Its down to $195 on Amazon now, may scoop it up
Just got mine a few days ago!
What a watch!
It is my favourite purchase in years!
Good job Orient.
Any advice for a person with wrist size of 6.25 inches 🥲, how will it fit
I went to purchase this watch right after the video. It isn’t available. I reached out to ORIENT and they got back to me saying, the watch should be released at the end of summer. I was originally going to buy the Seiko “speed timer” but was hesitating because of the $700 price tag! I am glad I waited. This orient looks waaaaay better and the price is an unbelievable value. Can’t wait.
I love it! I will definitely get one to ride along side of my Kamasu and Bambino!
I only found out about these yesterday. A fantastic offering from a trusted brand, while doing something a little different to the norm. I'll be after the Pepsi for sure to match my Mako II. Thanks for the great review!
Thank you! Great choice, the pepsi version really looks cool! :)
Wow! That is one really stunning watch and all the more so when considering the price. I can feel my wallet getting lighter already 😂 Thanks for an excellent presentation and for highlighting this particular watch! Well done 🥃
I have just ordered the watch and the white strap. Thanks Brave Beaters.
I must admit that i was a bit sceptical in the beginning, because i have never heard Orient before but that watch is just nice and has for its features and his solar technology a really good price. I decided to buy it and i cant wait until its finally here! Great job Orient!
There is a lot of value here! I like the look. Its familiar and well finished!
Same feelings :)
That's just brilliant. I love the fact that the subdials are actually the solar panels powering the watch!
Same as the Seiko Speedtimer.
Great piece! Thanks for sharing it.
Looks bangin' on that white Tropic-style.
Only $202.26 on Amazon. Can't beat that value.
Great review.I own a Rolex a Tudor and Longines but my Kamasu is my daily driver.
I fell in love with this Black and White variant…
Just ordered it.
Thank you for the video 👍
How is it ?
I am also considering buying one, should I?
@@adityasahrawat4038
The dial and case finishing are very good. Way above what you are paying for.
The watch has a healthy weight to it and wears smaller than it’s size, feels like a 40-41.
The only downside is the bracelet that is very basic.
On a white nato in the summer.. gorgeous!
I have one on the way. I have liked the basic layout ever since I saw pictures of Paul Newmans Daytona a couple of years ago in a news story. I do not much care for automatic watches except that some of them Orients included are quite nice looking. Solar quartz in this look is about perfect in my opinion,
the white strap looks so good
Yeah agreed. Love the black too
I think this a master movement from Orient. I´d love if they make with the grey dial/black sub-dial comb of the Neo 70 solar panda. Sure I´ll have one
White strap looks beautiful
That looks amazing on the white strap. It would probably look great on just about anything. I bet it's a total strap monster. And the bracelet has female end links! I am very impressed.
I recently checked out the new Hamilton Jazzmaster Chronograph in a store but it was only on leather and I thought, if I was going to pay £2k for a watch, I'd want it to come on a bracelet. So I checked various online reviews. I think it is 42 or 43mm. It also has long lugs and, totally mystifyingly, comes with male end links. What is all that about?
They obviously released that watch to appeal to Daytona fans, for 99.9% of whom, a Daytona would be complete unobtainium but they really shot themselves in the foot by making it too big for just about anybody with a sub 8" or 7.5" wrist.
I couldn't help but be reminded of that watch when you showed me this. And, like most watch fans these days, I love divers. I don't really need the bezel but I am far more likely to use it, than a tachymeter scale.
I think this watch is amazing! It would scratch both the itch for a panda chronograph AND an Orient Mako.
It would make a great budget one watch collection, too and be an excellent choice for yourself or a gift.
I love it, now. I don't need it but I really, really want one. Can't help it haha.
I agree, for the money it is not a bad watch !
Orient has taken the role of seiko as the best brand in their price range years ago really... ever since the release of the mako/ray 2.
Very nice release
They have been >51% Seiko since 2001. Before that they were bad. So they're almost like Q&Q to Citizen now
I have a very nice Orient Panda Chronograph I bought from Japan and it's very nice. It's not this one and this is even better than mine. I like it! I won't buy it, but if I didn't have a panda already I'd buy it.
Very pretty sunchrono child of Ray and Mako!!! Most universal divers continues in chrono**)
Our taste in watches are very similar and you’re very good at finding these kind of budget gems! I think this Orient look much better than it’s Seiko cousin. I was considering to buy the Timex Q Chrono (not the gmt one) but this is a really viable option to that! I wish there was a reverse panda option as well but I guess the sub=dials have to be black in order to collect sunlight.
Haha, Cheers! There is a similar reverse panda, but with a red chrono hand.
I think this pearl color version is better.
Nice find!
Cheers! :)
Thanks for this in depth review, I am literally about to buy this watch. Also considering picking up that white FKM rubber watch strap, but just to be sure did you pick the "22 mm lugs, 20 mm buckle" configuration?
Very smooth second hand
I hope that you could also review the Orient Neo 70s Solar Panda.
I have the watch. Love it. Very light. Orient quality which is good for the money! Nice finishing. Nice tactile feeling with buttons and a very light bezel action. Would definitely recommend if you like the look!
How do you have the watch? It hasn’t been released yet.
@@rickfimple7866 I got it from Japan on eBay. Sorry for the late response. I had it and sold it before it was even available here in the states.
This is an excellent review, but my favorite part is, “Buy watches responsibly”. Hilarious.
One of the best set of hands I have seen, so handsome (pun intended)
I got this watch. It's amazing.
You kept Mentioning the mako ang i get it but in my opinion it is an upgrade from another solar orient which is the neo 70s.
I think its the exact watch except for the bezel.
If i don't own the neo 70s I'd buy this watch in an instant.
Good review 👍
Being a fanboy of Seiko, I bought SNK805 and SNKL38 for my 6.5 inch small wrist.. I love them.. but calibre isn't that great.. after gathering knowledge from UA-cam channel, I bought Orient Kamasu green (dark teal IMO) and man , fell in love in two days with it.. better calibre, sapphire crystal, 200m diver's for a $200 watch.. and now Orient jusily killing it with their price and quality.. Seiko doesn't offer same for double the price
Looks f-ing awesome.
This is definitely mako extension. Would love to see with kamasu extension chronograph. That would look more like a sports chrono!!
I usually stay clear of chronographs but that Orient may make me reconsider
Not a bad piece :)
Same here this is an exception. This is beautiful and versital. Orient and citizen ftw.
I need this. Companion for my orient solar chrono
Great watch!
The only cons is the size... due to my smaller wrist, I would prefer a piece with max case diameter of 39mm.
Seiko speedtimer
You a toothpick or something 39mm is to small i need 42mm minimum eat up and man up toothpick
@@jaygambino5481 People can't just gain wrist size bozo you can bulk up your forearms and biceps but wrist size is basically the same no matter how much you train or eat
@@KennyPowers-ny7ov your the bozo even if your wrists are small 39mm is way to small its a girls watch you can barely see the face men wear 42mm and above limp dikkk
@@KennyPowers-ny7ovhe’s just over compensating for his insecurity by wearing big watches. That’s the only way he can feel his manliness. Lol.
Fine review Andrei. These companies are perfectly able to replace the phony 24 hour dial with an authentic and still ridiculously useful 12 hour totalizer. I am told this useless dial is used everywhere to “balance the dial”. So….VK-67 is very well balanced with the traditional tri-compax layout. Sorry…rant over…..still have a pilot’s license….no medical… that’s how they get you, lol 😂
It's a Mako III "Chronograph". Good idea!!!!!
Beautiful
Orient! 😍
The Seiko killer. 😂
I have the Orient Kamasu and Orient Bambino that gets more wrist time than my PRX40 and GW4 Classic. I want to have a diverse brand collection (albiet budget) but I keep getting attracted towards Orient watches. ❤
me too. I have 3 makos usas (version 1 and 2) but still want this chronograph. they are just good, damn watches
Just subscribed your channel. Would love to see a comparison of the Pelagos options...Tudor, Octopus, San Martin, and ??
Can you please do a comparison video between this mako and the citizen promaster ca0710-82L chronograph would be nice. It will be interesting to see the mako chrono take on the citizen considering both are similarly priced.
Has anybody an idea what the difference is between the
RA-TX0203S and the RA-TX0203S10B ??
Orient and Citizen are the new Kings of affordable watches
I fully agree! :)
Looks awesome! Sooo many watches, soo little money... 😉
And now to find a scenario where I need to time 2 separate events concurrently with the chronograph and dive bezel
I find this a very good alternative to the Seitona. Since I like diver bezels I can live with the bezel not having a tachymeter scale. Designwise I would like the minute/hour markers to have black outlines but otherwise it looks nice. As always: great video and recommendation. 👍
Hi Andre!
The outlines of the markers are a bit darkened, on a gunmetal finish'ish :)
Cheers!
@@BraveBeaters sounds good. Thanks for letting me know.
what do you think between this and the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer?
the Seiko is about 100 bucks dearer and has a tachymeter dail which is more in line with a chronograph. but I can't help but feel that the Orient dive bezel gives its a uniqueness.
so hard to decide
@@ferexx to be honest: I don't use the tachymeter scale/function at all. That's why I don't need it. For me the Seiko feels overpriced but I like it. The Orient seems to be a good choice but where to buy it???
@@andrebreuer3264 too bad you replied late. Seriouswatches have them in stock till about a week ago. I had it in my cart for a few days but eventually decided not to pull the trigger
Great looking piece but the hands are a bit on the short side. I do wish they would reduce the lug width to 20mm. Great video as usual my friend.
Thank you Ian! :)
True, they have the habit to put 22 mm on 40 mm divers. so yes :D
A beauty
looks nice but ill take the speed timer over this. All they needed to do was make it automatic and they would have really made me reconsider. anyways its a cool watch
I am sorry Andrei but a 24 hour dial from ANY brand is a deal killer..instant. So many more historically correct movements. And USEFUL. I know you know Brother but all anyone has to do is go to any hi end automatic chronograph maker of tri- compax chronographs and what do you see? No dang 24 hour dials, that’s for sure (Fortis in the 90’s and the Rolex GMT 1……I only lied a little….🤪😜😂🤣😝) So, as always, man you make fine vids Sir! Thanks
Big fan
Thanks for the video, I guess the buttons are soft and mushy since its not a mechanical movement?
Agreed that tachemeter bezel would improve the look of the watch but tbh I’d never use it. Otherwise this is a miles better option than the seiko at twice the price. I’d prefer a more tapered bracelet if I was being picky (that is a downside of my orient ray) but if I were to pick this up I’d be going with your choice of a white rubber strap 😎
Tachymeters are so useless
I honestly prefer this bezel as it feels way less cluttered and much more aesthetic in person and on wrist surprisingly, main reason I chose this over the speedtimer !
Thanks for the vídeo. Could you please tell us what is that white strap? I really like it
Can u tell us what is the size of your wrist? Great video and nice voice as well! Keep up the good work!
Looks great. Where did you buy the nice white rubber band?
Great video, where did you get the white band shown at 1:08?
This is definitely extension to Mako 3 but I would love to have Orient panda chrono on a kamasu dial. It would kill it.
Also don't know why Orient doesn't introduce gmts..
Orient already makes a nice Panda dial Chronograph. This is nice though.
A chrono on a rubber strap..? .Yes, I like it.
Love it. Orient make such great watches.
Should be interesting to check how the energy storage system is designed, because if it is battery dependent it's a weak point
wowowoowow I didn't even know about this watch watttt
:D
Dam…. Next watch
I’m seeing the seiko speed timer you referenced for under $500 on Amazon, just saying
This is a great watch. I purchased it just recently and i love it. Was looking for an affordable solar chronograph and this tick all the boxes for me, especially in this color combo. I can highly recommend it to anyone consider buying one.
love Orient. Have the Kamasu used it as everyday watch for a year and a half. However, my current wardrobe consists of mostly tracksuits, so I have to just enjoy it on youtube for now. Would like to see some originality too, don't really care for look-alikes.
which color is the Kamasu?
Is this the FKM rubber watch strap, black- Hephaistos being featured in the video?
Lug width?
Buckle color?
Quick release?
Curved spring bars?
Amazing watch, I can’t find where to buy it, every time I google for it only the older version appears. Any advice on where to find it ?
Could you please share the link to the black strap in the video? I would love to buy it. I'd really appreacite the help :)
The solar feature is a big plus for a quartz!
Is he a watch salesman, because I am sold, haha
Can you please link an afiliate link or the site where you bought it?
I’m struggling to decide on whether to get the orient panda or the seiko speedtimer as there’s a 400$ difference where I live.
What do you think
I was not too sure about mako panda… but after Your video I just ordered one. Love this Daytona vibes but still… Mako does not look so much like a homage
Bought it for 300 new, now its worth 230 bucks. Should have waited....but im happy with it
The problem I have with chronograph divers is that they have redundant functionality - the bezel is used as a timer and the chrono is also used as a timer. Two different parts of the watch both doing the same thing. That triggers my OCD.
Im interested in this watch, but i have a question: Is this watch can count time for 24hour on that right dial when i use the chronograph function or what?
Can we change the bracelet into jubilee ?
If we can then maybe this could be better than the Seiko gmt 5 at 500€
*IN 2014 I SUFFERED BRAIN DAMAGE* in a mugging - they wanted my Rolex Daytona Cosmograph "panda"
This is just as nice, probably not that different in quality TBH, and you almost certianly WONT get muggled for it.
It looks like a winner for $300 but I think it's not available until June.
Why does the second's hand of my panda chronograph stop after 1 hour and when I push the upper right button it starts to move perfectly but only to stop after one hour?
When is this getting officially released in the US?