Best Dive Watch for the Money in 2018 - Orient Triton Automatic Air Diver
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 มิ.ย. 2018
- Today we release the Orient Triton Air Diver. This 200 meter watch is JIS compliant for SCUBA. Using Orient's top grade 40N5A movement found in the $2000 Saturation Diver, this watch is built for any task.
Orient's Triton includes an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, solid endlink bracelet, diver extension and one amazing lume.
Is this the best dive watch under $500? Due to high core demand, this sought after watch will most likely sell out fast. Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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Just got mine today, black dial. I am a Seiko fan, a Citizen fan, but I must say this Orient is legit! This watch puts the SKX & Pro-Master to Shame!!!! Bezel is like butta' so smooth and satisfying. I have to say this watch is a 10 out of 10 for me. Great service as well Mark.
Can't wait to Tr it on!
Winner!
*slow claps*
👌
You sir are a gentleman and a scholar.
I don't mean to necro a somewhat old video, but I got this watch (blue) a week ago for just $315 from an AD! Such value and quality! Movement, sapphire glass, power reserve, excellent bezel action, and no quality issues with alignment unlike my samurai and turtle. This is a great find, thank you Mark!
I've been trolling your site patiently waiting to see the new Triton, ever since you mentioned it's "coming soon" availability several weeks ago. The watch gods smiled on me as I discovered them Tuesday evening. Immediately ordered the blue variant. You shipped it today - can't wait! Thanks, Marc.
Thank you kind sir!
Holy crap!!!! Finally. Thanks Mark. I've been waiting for this piece for a while. You are the best!!!!!!
Thank you!
Marc, this video was exactly what I needed to make a decision to get the Triton, and in the 2L variant, and has everything I was looking for. The comparison to the SKX is what tipped the scale for me. Thanks for the assistance via emal, I'll be placing my order soon!
Absolutely right Mark. Triton has been my favorite watch recently.
Thanks for watching.
Marc, you have been getting some amazing new watches this spring and summer, but this one is special.
Thank you!
Just ordered the black dial from you , gets here in a couple days. Can't wait to check it out a lot of specs for the money.
Incredible review, great job as always. I just ordered the blue one with the Strapcode Angus J bracelet.
Wow Orient checked all the boxes with this. May have to flip the Mako II I recently acquired, and "trade up". Typically excellent review, thanks.
Got one in blue from LIW. Beautiful watch, feels great on wrist. The reserve gauge, top tier movement and solid end links, convinced me to spend a little more than I would've on the Mako 2 or Kamasu.
Great review . . . Getting one soonest. Thanks Mark. Wouldn't have come to this product without your insight and opinion.
Just wanted to say thank you for creating amazing watch channel and teaching me so much about them.
Thanks for checking it out.
Couldn't wait and bought one before you started stocking. Just blown away with the quality of this watch at this price. Never could warm up to the M-Force and could not justify the OSD but the Triton seems to combine the best of both. Feel this watch is a winner and one of the best releases that Orient has done. Hoping that Orient will release an orange dial Triton next, finished like the orange Ray. Same tint of orange with black outlined hands and indices. I have Seiko Sumos and feel it is a toss up between the two. Just a great watch!
Very nice looking watch. Seems to have great quality in it and the attention to detail is spot on in my opinion
Thanks, me too!
Thank you Marc. I'm so glad you started off with the blue one...My goodness though!...So many beautiful time pieces around these days, ..and yet so little time. Have a great weekend.
Right, and so little money!
love the background info/history... yea orient! seems like they are on a mission--this is simply going to be a great one. chunky, but in a cohesive way--out of the park!
I just bought the blue version and it is positively stunning. Love the finish on the case, the watch just exudes high quality and for the price it just cannot be beat. Sapphire crystal too! I find the size to be a sweet spot at 43.5 mm. So happy with my purchase!
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching and buying
Those three watches are gorgeous. I love Orient watches.
Ordered the black version from this seller yesterday...can’t wait to get it! I hope I can figure out how to change the bracelet because I know the lug setup is different than what I’m used to.
Great review!!! To my opinion, the only drawback is the aluminium bezel, but after all it's a great & very beautiful watch!!!
Thanks Marc, I spent considerable amount of time looking for my 1st auto. It began through an article dealing with the Bambino, then I saw plenty of watches (dress watches particularly). I really love the Hamilton Open Heart in blue with the bracelet in ostrich, but feel a bit uncomfortable to spend approx 1k€ yet.
I'm quite often working in casual / "chic" casual with chinos, jeans, blazers and shirt and it seems this watch (in black) would really pairs (btw I love your recos with the 5 alternatives bracelets, notably the Hirsch (robby)).
Thanks :)
Great review Mark, I purchased this watch about a month ago and I absolutely love it. I should have waited and purchased it through Long Island to take advantage of your great price. Next time.
No worries, forgiven!
Just order the blue one from you guys last night..cant wait to get it!
I am not diving more than 2 ft deep, but please keep it as a secret, and I am really looking forward to having a TRITON because I love ORIENT WATCHES.
Just ordered one of these from you. Can't wait!
Really nice watches, Marc! I’d have a lot of trouble choosing between the blue dial or the gold bezel. They really look like a lot of bang for the buck!
Love the watch the quality is awesome... my 1st Dive Watch
I really like this one. The price is great, quality is really good, and the size is spot on for my 8" wrist. I'm sold..
Did you get it? Update. I'm large wristed as well. 8.25 inch. Thinking of getting this in the 2 tone or the new Seiko solar Arnie that has yet to come out. What dail did you get?
Hello Mark
It’s a great review and I love this watch. Can I swipe ceramic bezel which is available for SKX007 for this watch.
Nice video. Orient is really making a name for itself.
Fantastic watch! Just saw it earlier today on a watch store here in the Philippines. I will definitely buy this one soon. Next to my mako xl. Thanks for the review mark.
You are welcome!
Thank you for such an awesome channel and a brilliant video! I can’t wait to visit the USA some day and for sure, I aint going to Disneyland, I’m going to Long Island Watches 😊. I wish this watch soon comes with a Pepsi Bezel! Just like with the Mako, I feel that the Pepsi Bezels suit Blue Orients the best. Orient has a touch of red in the logo and those red accents on the power reserve indicator. I feel it would be a HIT.
Thanks Marc...You are a LEGEND 🙏🏾
LOL, thank you!
Thanks, Mark, for making this truly affordable beautiful diver available to us mere mortals! I want one in the worst way now. I love the blue but have a blue Mako now...maybe the gold...
Or both!
Very nice, I wish they made a brushed case instead of polished. Now you just need to get it back in stock. :) Thanks for reviewing!
Thank you for the video. I'm very sad to see the M-Force and Saturation Diver lines disappear. I'm not sure that three Triton models will really replace all those wonderful, now discontinued, watches. I have two M-Force watches (Bravo and Beast) and I love them. I was really thinking about adding a Saturation Diver but now that it has been discontinued, I'm sure that prices will skyrocket and it was a pretty expensive watch for my meager budget to begin with. The Triton is in my budget though so I will seriously consider buying one.
The Saturation Diver being discontinued explains why I did not see very many of them available for sale on a recent trip to Japan. (I was specifically looking for one during my trip.) Thanks again for the video!
Thank you for watching.
One of the best divers out there.
Great, thanks alot Mark! First issue, blue or black...then,the bank account hit!
just ordered the black dial Triton! Woo Hoo !
Appreciate the content AND your review helped me pull the trigger!
Keep it up sir !
Best,
_Scott in NC
Thank you!!!
Nice vid Marc. Very good time piece indeed. Thank you. 👍
Thank you.
Good videos as always. as an alternative might want to consider victorinox INOX titanium professional diver. So impressed bought 2 of different colors. Durable. includes both unique paracord and rubber waist bands manufacturer claims it passes 130 homologation tests. cost $750.
I have no diver in my collection so I will be in contact soon! Thanks Marc great review as always.
Everyone needs a diver!
this watch is on my mind alot. I will probably go for one as my next piece. not sure about black or blue, I like them both. perhaps black since I am getting lots of blue watches. there is literally nothing to dislike about this watch. its perfect and looks like a very tough one, too.
Thank you for watching!
Hello Marc. Have you tried putting on a fitted strap or fitted endlink bracelet for other watches onto this Triton? Looks like SKX endlinks would swap right in, thanks.
Great watch, also watching out for new Phoibos out at the end of the month.
Would love to hear your opinion on Triton in comparison with M Force SEL03001B
Wow what a great looking watch, I really like the black version.
Blue or Black, both are great.
I love this watch…nice!
Are there any bezels that we can use to replace the OEM bezel of triton? Thanks! Great review btw.
I like the blue faced one best. I might have to get one.
This is really a nice watch. The fit and finish looks to be fantastic. This could give Seiko divers a real run for the money.
Yes, that is what I thought too.
It's called the Air Diver because that's the only atmosphere desk divers will ever expose it to. ha ha
Ain't that the truth!
True to me.
Very nice. I rather like the gilt version. Maybe you could partner w Strapcode and do a two-tone Super Jubilee or Oyster bracelet for it !!! Great video as always Marc.
Talk about the crown from other reviews that are not selling and claim the crown has quality issues and play. Just to point out there is no abnormal play on crown. There is a purpose build pivot point to compensate the 4 o'clock position. Axle, seals no play and not affected and it screws in out perfect. It is a positive design making the feel better. Another small added perfection not negative like some are putting it out.
Hey Mark!!! Are there any steel after market bracelet options for this model like the oyster or endmill type bracelets?
Great video. I'm a big fan of orient and own the Orange M - Force Diver. Hopefully they release one in orange. I also own a vintage white dial M force from 1997.
Wow, sounds awesome!
This watch is BEAUTIFUL. it's what I wished the skx would be. IMO hands - spot on, movement - fantastic, sweep - smooth, bezel - nice (taking Mark's word here though). Case design- love the curves (hence the skx comparison). It's a real divers watch so I understand the heftiness, but oh how I wish it were a mm thinner in all directions. Just a tad too big for my skinny wrists 😭. Will be trying it out though. If it doesn't look odd in person, will be purchasing
It was surprisingly good on my wrist.
You’re spot on, I love the SKX series, but this Trident seems to sort out issues that people find frustrating about those Seikos. I still can’t get over the logo, though, it’s way too busy.
Always in detail the blue watches!
My favorite!
I've got the blue ray and on a navy or navy and sky blue strap it's a looker
Would you choose this one or CERTINA DS Action Diver’s Watch Powermatic 80 ?
Will admit up front, I am a shameless fanboy of this watch. I like it so much, I have all three...the "Trinity". Fit / finish / build quality is very high. Confirming Marc's comments re the movement, it is superb. Each watch will maintain within 2-3 spd. Everything just "works". I prefer Orient blue divers but with the Triton, the two tone "Gold" RA-EL0003B just may be my favorite. The gold edge bezel and accents on the hands and indices adds just enough "pop" to make the watch standout without being blingy. Believe Orient was wise to use the standard brushed bracelet. Like the Orient Classics, these watches will grow on you. Consider them to be my favorite purchase of 2018.
Great looking piece!
Thanks!
Seems like an awesome watch. I wish it came with a Pepsi bezel and Jubilee Bracelet. I'm very undecided between this and the Special long island skx009 with the sapphire crystal and strap code bracelet. The orient does have a better movement... Help me decide.
I'm a fan of the Ray and would definitely get one when I can but that black one is gorgeous, i think that the power reserve indicator lets everyone who sees is know that it's a cut above the rest
I like the additional complication it adds.
Man, that blue version is really nice. Orient definitely know how to make a nice looking diver
Bibbly I've got the blue ray and on a navy and sky blue NATO, it's striking!
They sure do!
Another great video Marc, thanks. And another super watch from Orient. I love my Mako II, maybe more than my SKX009. Altough, at that price, is this the best diver or is it the Seiko Samurai? i personally prefer the dial of the Samurai, but the movement is probably better in this one. Cheers,
I would venture to say this one is superior, but isn't a Seiko, get what I'm saying?
Hi grest watch, just wondering if these watches can have a leather or rubber strap put on them ?
Kind regards
Mr Ant McMahon
I want one of these in blue!! I have bought and had watches shipped to Australia from your company!, Why is this different and why won’t you ship outside US and Canada??
I love this Triton model but have read about crown movement..?
I've been waiting on the Jade monster. It's been out of stock for about a month now. I put my email to be notified when it's available. Now I'm using the fund set aside for monster to buy the black dial Triton. I decided to get the black because I already have the blue ray. Wanted a different color. The gold bezel is not my thing.
Edit - Ordered on 6/8 ... received on 6/11 ... replaced the bracelet with bond nato on 6/12.
Loved it. Wears like an SKX ... just a tad heavier.
Nice choice.
I had to come back and watch this again.
:)
I’m having a really hard time choosing between this beautiful Orient Triton or the Sieko Sumo. Both watches really do it for me. I’m just torn on which one to buy first. I did buy a Sieko Padi Samurai and I absolutely love it!
I have both Sumo and Triton. Which is better is not a simple answer as both watches win on certain points. The Sumo case design has to be seen and handled to be appreciated. It is special with its flowing lines. For an intermediate-to-large size diver, the Seiko is very comfortable to wear. And, it has the 6R15 movement. The Triton is more of a conventional diver design. Believe it wins on fit and finish. The movement may not have a 50 hr reserve like the Sumo but you have the power meter. Orient wins on the sapphire crystal and prefer the Orient bracelet (though both have same stamped clasp with driver extension). Lume is a draw, both are outstanding. Sumo is proven design. Overall, I feel the Orient is a better balanced design. And, if it is a blue dial you are wanting, Orient, hands down.
I love this watch and after watching this video...I want one! I am going to go with the black and gold...just wish the bracelet had gold in the center of the band also.
Strapcode have your bracelet....stainles steel and gold
If they would have put the Orient branding up top and the power reserve on the bottom left, I think this would have been a must-have for me. Still a great watch!
Still a must have!
Long Island Watch for all of the specs and features you get at that price range, I cannot argue with you there. Here in the Philippines, I think you can get it at around 300 USD which is an absolute steal.
Got mine a couple of weeks ago. It's an absolute steal for the money! Fully in-house dive watch at the $300 mark will beat this. Thick sapphire vs hardlex. I choose sapphire. :P I'm looking at you Seiko. :P
Would this wear pretty decent on a smaller 6” wrist?
Why does the induscie at 1 o clock look like some thing took a bite out of it! I doesn't look like it interferes with the power reserve.
Cn the crown be changed ??? what models will fit?
I really like this watch......
LOL, this is a decent size.
42treg I like a bigger, more substantial dive watch. I may have to swap out my Armida A2 for this
good afternoon i want to ask u about two watches because i believe u know watches so my question about ORIENT RA-EL0002L vs Orient M-Force Bravo Power Reserve Automatic SEL0A002D0 Men’s Watch i want to buy one of them but i don't know which is better... please help me about this thanks
Hi Mark, my name is Fernando and I have recently purchased a Phoibos Reef Master after watching a review video.
Unfortunately after receiving the watch I realised the bezel was misaligned and it was way off on accuracy running at + 56 s a day.
After having the watch for 7 days (purchased directly from Phoibos website) I wrote to their customer centre to notify the defects and was honestly expecting first for a replacement or second for the watch to be shipped back and properly fixed, however the first response from Phoibos was that there was nothing wrong with the watch, I was probably looking at the bezel from a angle and also that I didn’t know how to adjust the watch. I was really surprised with their response and told them to look at the video I did on their Facebook page and they came back saying that they couldn’t see anything wrong. I did a second video showing better the misaligned bezel and had a bunch of comments saying they it was clear on the first video but still, I tried again.
After many emails and videos sent to Phoibos they in the end told me that I could try to force a bit of back play on the bezel to realign and still insisted that I should try to set the watch again for accuracy (I am a watch collector for 20 years, feeling like the stupidest person in the world at that moment)
But if I really wanted it looked at that I could send the watch back.
As last, unfortunately if you have any problems with your watch you have to send it to China and can not declare its value as more than 30 dollars or it won’t get through China customs and also that they have no responsibility if anything happens so in summary if my or your watch doesn’t get back to them you only receive 30 dollars back from your insurance. Yes, what to do with that money.
I just think it would be nice to let people know my story so that they can think twice before o buying a Phoibos or they might end up with 30 dollars
Kind regards
Fernando
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Beautiful.... Beautiful watch!
Agreed!
I prefer Orient dive watches to the more popular Seikos , I feel like you get a lot more for your money as well
I agree.
Absolutely. Objectively better watches for the price
Why don't you ship to Australia?
Hi Marc, great video! I was wondering what the beat rate is for this movement. I am unfamiliar with Orient. My eyes have been fixed on a baby turtle, but this is a great looking diver alternative, I love the power reserve (even if it would have looked better swapped with the logo). Thanks for your help making my future purchase optimal!!
6 bps
Absolutely love it.
Thanks!
Any review on the new Mako 3?
I love this one!! How would you compare the bezel action to a seiko one? They do not feel the best especially on skx so i am interested because that is annoying fault
On the Orient, it feels GREAT.
A solid clasp and a ceramic becel, this watch would be perfect 🤗
Hey Marc. Another great video ,,,,,but why no wrist check 😔. I just bought an Orient dress watch and was looking for another Diver. Possibly one to mod ,but I likey the Blue Diver so I have a bit of a dilemma on my hands. And again,great vid ,keep up the great work.
Wanted to get right into the action!
For 4-5 hundred, looks like a great dive watch.
Indeed.
Love it APART from the power reserve meter! Not needed, but if you have to have one, make it symetrical.
I like it!
Having hard time deciding between the blue and black...
A few questions that were not answered in the video or on the website:
1. Bracelet, push pin or screws?
2. Bezel insert, aluminum I assume?
3. Gold coating on 3rd watch, PVD?
Thanks!
1) pins, looks like pins and colors
2) aluminum
3) PVD gold.
Just received this beautiful watch!
It is my first diver, when would you suggest to do a maintenance?
That's going to be a tough call. The only maint that would be needed is a full strip/clean/lube/reassemble when the lube has dried and if you're really diving it, o-rings around the stem/crown and case back every few years. The cleaning could easily be half the cost of the watch (assuming it's done correctly and not just dipped). Assuming you keep the crown screwed down unless needed for winding and setting, I would think somewhere between 7-10 years (for overhaul) and it may be cheaper to swap in a new movement if available. You could pop the bezel off periodically to clean up in there, although I've done the same thing by just working the bezel in soapy water.
Need more in stock!!
Nice, I really like the blue one
TheFiendRacer Yep, that's the one I'd get too.
Me too!
I like that Seiko blue...I mean that Epson blue...I mean the Orient blue! LOL Thanks for showing the others and also [visually] comparing it against the Seiko SKX.
LOL, thanks!
Once again Orient hits it out the park.
indeed!
Wow it looks really good. Reminds me a lot of my Ray II :)
Great watch too!
Hi Marc, and thanks for the video. About the movement - Like that found in the Ray ll, it has 22 jewels, a 40 hour reserve, hacks and is hand-windable, and has the same stated accuracy. Unlike the Ray ll, this watch has a power reserve indicator. My question is (and it's a bona fide question, not an argument) - what makes the 40N5A movement in this watch superior to the F69 in the Ray ll? Thanks.
Alot are asking that. I might do a video on it.
Thanks for comparing the size to the skx. Any chance on you doing a watch and learn on orient movements. What makes this one a super high grade. Just the power reserve?
I will try.