Been collecting for 2 yrs and watching you all along. I'm a budget watch collector but very enthusiastic. I started with a Seiko 809 ( of course ) and also have a Seiko 5 " Diver " I also own a Make XL with a lume dial and a Defender along with 4 microbrands that have all been disappointments. I've been saying for al least a year that Orient is by far my favorite Brand. So much so that this is the 1st time I have been moved to comment on any TH-cam video. Great episode. Thanks
I started collecting watches just this year, and due to enthusiastic TH-cam reviews from reputable sources my first automatic watch purchase was an Orient Star dress watch. Prior to this year I'd never heard of Orient! That Orient Star truly glows from my now 24 piece watch collection. It sits next to an Omega Seamaster, a Grand Seiko, a Seiko Tuna, and others and is absolutely beautiful next to them.
Holy Crap! Just started collecting this year and you already have 24 watches, to include benchmarks like an Omega Seamaster and Grand Seiko!?, (not to mention the venerable Tuna). Please elaborate, there’s gotta be an interesting backstory here. First watch, daily wear beater, favorite, any disappointments or trades yet?, etc...
@@bondpit8750 Thanks for your interest! I have quickly gone down the wristwatch rabbit hole this year! Most of the watches I have are very affordable and were collected because of their uniqueness (for example, an Indian watch where all the letters and numbers are in Hindi -- $18!). I bought a couple sub $100 G-Shocks (SO cool) and a small handful of Microbrand watches (Magrette, Baltic, with one on the way via Kickstarter) which are in the $5-800 range. I have a '59 Omega Seamaster I inherited from my dad (it cost $600 to restore) a 2002 Seamaster 120 ($1300), and a vintage Seiko Lord Manor high beat ($500). There are a couple vintage Orients for $50-80. I just sold a vintage Omega Deville for less than half of what I paid for it. There's a Seagull ($200), a vintage Oris ($50), a Timex ($50 and Indiglo!!), four terrific Citizens (a Charlton a Nighthawk, each about $180, and two dress pieces for $60 each off of eBay ), a vintage Waltham. a vintage Elgin (each for less than $50) and a Glycine Airman ($300?). It's interesting how price doesn't necessarily equal desirability. That very cheap (and probably not very high quality) Hindi piece is as cool as the Grand Seiko to me, and a definite conversation piece. That GS Spring Drive is a tech marvel and a stunner to look at. I've lived a frugal life for many years and had built up enough savings to buy the Grand Seiko, the Omega, and the Tuna. I'm also single!
Is that the current one like green/blue/ petrolium color with sapphire glass ??? I have that on my wish list too, but its 41.8mm, so I wonder if it seems a little small on wrist ?? Not that I have big wrist. Great that you love it
@Eric Konschuh great information Eric, will research more into it. I live in Europe, so I will look at how to get it and how much it cost if import. Have a nice weekend⌚⌚⌚⌚⌚😊
My first automatic was an Orient Mako II I bought for not much on Amazon 18 months ago. Looks lovelly, the blue sunburst dial has had several comments. I've swum in it, dived in it, kayaked in it, it survived a beating on several camping trips and it still looks great and works perfectly. The ideal beater. Next watch was a minamilst Bambino for the office (when offices were a thing, last year). Again, a great looking everyday watch for not a lot of mollah. Great watch maker for the entry level.
Just bought the so called Orient New Triton in green. Love it. It is my 4th Orient and all of them are great. And there is that beautiful Orient Star Classic. Now go and buy that Triton. You need it. Stay safe and thanks for your great videos.
I've been an auto mechanic for 40 years. Got out of the habit of wearing watches due to my work for 35 years. Decided to start wearing watches again and after much research and watching reviewers decided on Orient watches for quality and price. So after about aa year and a half I have nine Orient watches. Not counting the one I sold to a friend.
I love Orient watches and thanks to you Jory I just pulled the trigger on a Triton with a green dial!! Thanks for a great review as always my friend!!!
My first was also a Bambino, then came a second, then came more 👼👼👼👼👼, yeah 5 so far, but I love them dearly. I will buy an Orient diver next I think 😊.
Year ago I wanted to get my first dive watch. Everyone recommended SKX and... ...I got Orient Kamsu and I love it! Cheaper but better spec (better movement + sapphire crystal). Also this watch is strap monster.
I have the Mako USA 2. I only have minor complaints about it. It’s not that Orient done anything wrong, it’s just that you don’t get world-class perfection for $300. In my opinion though you would be hard pressed to get any better at that price range. Auto/hand wind, sapphire, screw down crown, made in Japan, solid end links.
I have an Orient XL in the blue. I bought it as a daily beater and after 3 years of murdering this watch I purchased another of the same colour and sent it to Sydney to get a Double Domed AR coated sapphire Crystal installed. I only wear it on the weekends here and there. It’s an absolute beautiful watch for practically change in your back pocket. I get compliments all the time with it on.
I bought an orient ray 2 and I love it. I swapped out the bezel and the insert for a ceramic one. I also swapped the crystal for a sapphire double dome and it made me fall in love with it all over again. I bought a Orient star on Monday and it coming on Friday. I’m excited. I like seiko but they all look the same.
Over 3 years ago, I bought a Mako II and it was my first automatic watch. I love it so much and I will cherish it even as I continue to fulfill my collection
Orient Star Classic is such an awesome dress watch. It's a perfect 38mm and so cool. Love Orient! I wear a gen. 1 Mako almost every day on my bike and it still looks and runs like a boss.
I totally agree just got into watch collecting this year and I already have a Orient Ray Raven and the Sun and Moon V3, and as I look for new watches Orients are always at the top of the list.
Yup. Totally agree with you. For value for your dollar, Orient cannot be beaten. They have clearly taken that role from Seiko, especially since the re-launch of the Seiko5 line that Seiko seem to be betting so much on. Great video.
I have an orient tristar and an open heart bambino and I gotta say those two are among my favorites and my next purchase will probably be one of those tritons, they’re gorgeous.
Orient King Diver, the 70th year anniversary edition - amazingly beautiful piece! The moment I got it, I got several compliments that it is absolutely beautiful from people that never commented on my watches (but knew I am watch collector, so they, for sure, were paying attention to what I'm wearing).
Absolutely. And I'm completely fine with that. It will be nice to embrace another quality manufacturer with excellent timepieces at entry level prices. For many of us $100 is a benchmark. Great run through...thanks for spotlighting!
I’ve just got into watches about 6 months ago and I just got a Pepsi bezel a couple months ago and I’m loving it. It was my second automatic with my first being a Seiko 5 snk805
You have the right my friend, i have the Orient Mako XL Black Dial, and i can tell you, below $200 there is no watch that can compete with this beast!!! 🔥🔥🔥
I personally own the SEL09003D. Such a beautiful dial and impecable finishing! And costed me less than 235 dollars brand new (creation watches). The only downside is the strap: they are terrible, to say the least.
Just got out of work and was watching your video while walking to my vehicle. Loved the review, now I’m heading home to put on my Orient Triton 🧜♂️. Hope that makes you as jealous as I get when I see you with that Tuna. Great episode.
This is the video I've been waiting for. A gold colored Sun & Moon Open Heart was my first foray into the horological world. Then I got my lovely Orient Star Retrograde DE00002B0. This company has so much to offer and I'm glad they're getting the recognition they deserve! Also, you're mega on the mark, Orient is absolutely the new Seiko
My first watch was an orient my dad gave me back in the 60s when i was 8 years old, still running strong still im my collection. Many many many orients in my collection.
Yep, Seiko was my first, too. Bought my Mini-Turtle at Macy’s few years back. Misaligned chapter ring & all. Loved that watch. Sold it later on & regret it to this day. Now they’re on eBay going for way more than I’m willing to pay for what it is. Oh well 🤷🏻♂️
happened to me with a tag heuer 1500 i had on college, with a rolex 1500 i had 10 years ago, with a goldspeedmaster mk2. learned the lesson. i bought recently a ny0040 from a refurb batch on ebay. Not letting it go.
I've got an orient ray ii, It keeps plus 4 seconds a day, I'm blown away by that at the price, none of my seiko automatics come anywhere near that, the orient is so well finished as well, definitely looks a lot more expensive than it actually was, I'd recommend orient to anyone
When Ben's watch club reviewed the black orient tristar... I fell in love.... Thought about it for a while and finally bought it.. will keep that watch forever. Orient is the real deal
I had the black Triton. As soon as I opened the box, I couldn’t believe the quality. Spent 15 minutes just inspecting and handling the masterpiece. Best bezel action I’ve ever used on a watch. Beast mode lume. Excellent proportions. I flipped it because I couldn’t stand the weight. It’s a shame they couldn’t do it in a more manageable weight. 210g is just too much for most. Some might like it. You can always put it on a strap but I prefer bracelets.
My first watch is a Citizen, purchased 5 years ago. Echo drive, perpetual calendar, radio controlled, 200 M water resistance, 6 preset time zones, date/day complication, tacchymeter, alarm, etc. paid less than $340. Great watch! I love it.
I recently got my Pagani Design Rose Gold Daytona homage from Ali Express. With their 11.11 yearly sale, I ordered the new Omega James Bond Commander homage and 2 more Daytona homages, the Panda and the new Silver Face one. The Daytonas are $62. each and have a sapphire crystal, screw-down crown and pushers, and a ceramic bezel. They also come with a Seiko VK63 mecha-quartz movement which powers the working mechanical chronograph and has the accurate Seiko Quartz movement with a 5-year battery. The Omega James Bond Commander homage is fantastic also and is only around $120 on sale with the solid end link bracelet. (It comes with the Seiko NH35A mechanical movement). These watches are pure quality and really stand out and are impressive. Even if you don't catch the sales, the regular prices are really good from AliExpress, albeit the delivery times are about 45 days from China. I think most people would be shocked by the Pagani Design offerings. You may not like homages, but when you see the Pagani Rose Gold Daytona, it looks authentic and is legal. You get 99% of a Rolex for 1% of the price. I'm happy with all of them and the Daytona is spot on with its timekeeping. The current Rolex business model with a 1-year wait, a cost of $12k-$20k, and possibly a $1,000 surcharge is too much for reasonable people. Also, if you aren't established in the Rolex club with your dealer, it's no soup for you. :-) i.e. there is no valid argument for buying an authentic Rolex Daytona, even for wealthy people. Plus, with such a complicated mechanical movement, the costs for routine maintenance and repair have to be factored in. I found that out a long time ago with my Heuer Monza 150.501 Chronograph that I bought new n 1977. It's a beautiful watch, but now needs repair and has to be sent to Switzerland at a minimum cost of over $1,000. I also have the Black Ion Coated Bulova Lunar Pilot and Bulova Grammy Special Edition with their Precisionist 262.144 kHz quartz movement (8 times faster than normal quartz) that so far looks to be accurate to within 1 second per year. And they are reasonably priced and have sapphire crystals also. The Lunar Pilot was around $350 and the Grammy Edition was around $200. There are still great watch values out there. www.amazon.com/Movement-Synthetic-Waterproof-Munifunction-Chronograph/dp/B08JHZFWSF/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=pagani+design+watches+daytona&qid=1605261599&sr=8-5 www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001598677718.html
I always over looked Orient, now I'm blown away that you can buy a mechanical perpetual calendar for under $200, let alone under 1000. I watched your video when it came out, it put a seed in my head. A day later I'm blown away by the offerings of Orient. amazing video, changed my out look; thank you
Got recently green Defender 2 on a solid metal bracelet. Hacking, hand winding, easy date and calender settings. Love those sword shaped hands. All that for 155 bucks.
Orient Polaris GMT was my first mechanical watch buy. Date, power reserve, independently setting GMT hand, sapphire crystal all for under $400. And mine runs only 4 seconds fast daily.
Some one made a comment about my watches, they said I am not a collector I was just buying watches. I did not take is a criticism it was more of an observation. It really made me think about what I had and why I had it, to make a long story short I got rid of my watches Tudor, Grand Seiko, etc. I always enjoyed three handed watches and by chance I happened to get a NOS hand wound watch that changed my watch journey. The point of my statement is it does not matter what is on the dial it matters how it makes you feel. I still do not see myself as a collector but now I realize what ticks and how it aligns with the watches I own. Cheers
Afternoon Jory' 😎 Orient is killin' it & I think they're beating Seiko at their own game on on several fronts especially when you can't go wrong with things like the Komatsu, the Ray ll & the Tri Star line. Orient is gaining rapidly in popularity in much the same way that Vostok is with the Kamaderski field watches & the Anphibian divers and now they're making a third line that's a little of both and they've been selling like hotcakes to the point they're a little scarce at the moment unless you're ordering directly from Russia, which reminds me, I'm waiting on a blue dial and phibian scuba dude that I need to check the tracking on 😀 ..
I love Seiko. I have owned a couple big name swiss watches and I keep going back. And, the Orient brand is a pretty cool addition to the Seiko universe.
I say for the prices micro brands are coming up or just build it yourself. It's a special experience when you get into modding and you built it with your hands. Long island watchs are selling skx killers and a lot of the mainstream mod company's are offering there own cases with different sizes. I'm getting a 39mm snk/explorer case sapphire crystal thickness 11.5 for 80 bucks from ajuicet. There's a lot of options and at this point I rather build it myself.
I can hear seiko is telling me that ''I am for everyone, and I am the king and you will never go wrong by following me!'' ; while the Orient is whispering that ''I have the sense of uniqueness and romance which you may not like, but I only fall in love with people who also love me.''
Agreed! Jory you're spot on about Orient and Seiko's current positions in the market. Btw, when comparing my Malaysian Made SKX to my Orient Ray II, the Orient has it all over the Seiko in terms of build quality/quality control. I think Orient does a wonderful job of watchmaking and the value is substantial - pieces that will age well for sure. Btw, my Ray II averages +2 sec./day over a month of unpampered daily wear. Who does that for a $130 mechanical?
Approaching 50 years now being a Seiko guy. As a kid my first was a Seiko back in the early 70's. My first foray into Orient was a Bambino Gen II, creme dial with blue hands. Not a dress watch type of guy but had to have this one and I love it. Islander is another one. Got the Tritan in my sights. The only thing with the Bambino IMHO is the band. Cheap and stiff feeling. But I took care of that with a little saddle oil and 5 minutes of elbow grease. Soft and pliable now. Yep, best kaboom for the buck. Thanks for the review. Have you seen this kid Shorn Horology, making watches? Check him out.
I have a few Orient watches and I think what you get for the money is better than Seiko. I have the Orient Trident that you showed in this episode and I Love that watch. I replaced the bezel insert with a lumed sapphire insert and I think it looks really good. Good episode!
Yes,I think you're right, orient are the new Seiko. I have several of each and I like orient best. 3 star orients are excellent alternative to Seiko 5s. Thanks for sharing your video best regards from Adrian in Sheffield South Yorkshire England 😀😺
I added recently an Orient Star RE AU0005L to my collection and I really like it. Unfortunately there are no good English reviews about this line. IMO it a nice replacement for SARB/SARX.
I got 2 orient a mako 2 and defender 2 and still loving them I agree that orient watches does punch above their price but I also in love with seiko and all the innovation they came out with if u not looking for limited edition watches then seiko still offer great product line so long their prices remain reasonable
The first mechanical watch(es) I have ever purchased was a Orient Sun And Moon Ver. 3. I purchased a FAK0002S0, stainless steel, white dial black strap and a FAK00001Y0 rose tone steel, champagne dial and brownish red strap. I paid less than $250.00 each. They run fast at about ten seconds a day. Sapphire crystal, deployment clasp, second, minute, hour, day, date, am (sun) / pm (moon) indication. I lOOOOVE these watches.
I decided to buy my first watch, before I will buy my first proper watch, just so I would know if I can get used to wearing one. After only 4 months of research from 0, I ended up buying a Kamasu. I have been quite pleased with it.
My beloved 2nd Generation Orange Monster cost under $200. Yes, I got really with the timing. I still love many of the Prospex models, but they are quickly going higher than I am comfortable paying. Keep telling the truth!😍
I agree with you 100% when it come to bang 4 your buck with Orient . I own 2 Orient watches . 1st gen Mako with royal blue dial with pepsi bezel and 2 crowns. The Mako looks and feels like a million bux lots of compliments also have Orient Nami .... What a beautiful underrated Orient has beautiful ceramic black bezel with blue dial both beautiful watches that were a great value. If Seiko and Orient went to war I would join the Orient army... Just told tell the 2 Seikos I own ....
I'm definitely a Seiko Fan, I have a SKX slightly modifified and most recently a Seiko 5 Ashigaru, but I did manage to get a brand new black face Orient Defender V1 via a dealer in Spain, I agree with Jory they are a great watch, and Im pleased to have got the version one and not the two (Which looks a bit busy in my opinion). I hope to look at other Orients as $ allow...
Currently wearing my Orient Tri-Star and I haven't worn my Seiko SNK809 in a while. Little sad that I've got a few scratches on the Orient. I personally don't know if I'll get a watch from either brand though as I simply want to focus on Fliegers. But I do think Orient has been putting out some good watches.
That's how I see it. The Orient Tristar line is less in quality than the Seiko 5. Bambino and Defender lines are sized weird. Entry divers are mineral compared to hardlex except for the Kamasu w/c is more appealing having Sapphire and hand-winding compared to the SKX.
Orient stars are great, I have 2 of them now, and they are in line with the presages in term of quality. I never see an orient having lacked compared to a comparable Seiko.
@@EffendiChung love the avatar btw fellow PB (cut off one head, many more will arise). Nice that you like it. It just felt that the design is a bit outdated, plus mineral glsss, and a bit janky bracelet (tho seiko 5 is also a bit janky). I am rooting for them to release a new, better looking tristar design tho, but in the same small case.
Seiko and Orient operate separately and are not even owned by the same company. Rather, both companies are owned by the same ‘holding group’, kind of like how Berkshire Hathaway holds both Coca Cola and Heinz Ketchup.
I don't own a Bambino but I've held and worn one. As soon as someone says Budget Dress Watch, it's the first thing out of my mouth. Really in to Seiko Mods at the moment.
I got into watch collecting just as Seiko decided to go way upscale and price things out of my price range. There are still a few Seikos on my grail list, but I just can't afford them. Five of my 12 watch collection are Orient watches. They have incredible variety, good movements, and reasonable prices. My only beefs with Orient are 21mm lug width (grrrr...) and their obsession with open heart watches, which bugs the OCD in me. I have a couple of Seiko watches, but they were older stock (therefor affordable).
I have a forty year old Orient and it has never missed a beat.
Of course it has, automatics lose atleast 5 seconds a day
Wow thats great 🤤
Respect, east- west, Orient best 😊👍⌚
@Eric Konschuh yes agree, I rather live in the future than in the past 😋.
What kind of Orient you have ? 40 huh..
Been collecting for 2 yrs and watching you all along. I'm a budget watch collector but very enthusiastic. I started with a Seiko 809 ( of course ) and also have a Seiko 5 " Diver " I also own a Make XL with a lume dial and a Defender along with 4 microbrands that have all been disappointments. I've been saying for al least a year that Orient is by far my favorite Brand. So much so that this is the 1st time I have been moved to comment on any TH-cam video. Great episode. Thanks
How good are the Mako XL’s what a watch
I started collecting watches just this year, and due to enthusiastic TH-cam reviews from reputable sources my first automatic watch purchase was an Orient Star dress watch. Prior to this year I'd never heard of Orient! That Orient Star truly glows from my now 24 piece watch collection. It sits next to an Omega Seamaster, a Grand Seiko, a Seiko Tuna, and others and is absolutely beautiful next to them.
Holy Crap! Just started collecting this year and you already have 24 watches, to include benchmarks like an Omega Seamaster and Grand Seiko!?, (not to mention the venerable Tuna). Please elaborate, there’s gotta be an interesting backstory here. First watch, daily wear beater, favorite, any disappointments or trades yet?, etc...
@@bondpit8750 Thanks for your interest!
I have quickly gone down the wristwatch rabbit hole this year! Most of the watches I have are very affordable and were collected because of their uniqueness (for example, an Indian watch where all the letters and numbers are in Hindi -- $18!). I bought a couple sub $100 G-Shocks (SO cool) and a small handful of Microbrand watches (Magrette, Baltic, with one on the way via Kickstarter) which are in the $5-800 range. I have a '59 Omega Seamaster I inherited from my dad (it cost $600 to restore) a 2002 Seamaster 120 ($1300), and a vintage Seiko Lord Manor high beat ($500). There are a couple vintage Orients for $50-80. I just sold a vintage Omega Deville for less than half of what I paid for it. There's a Seagull ($200), a vintage Oris ($50), a Timex ($50 and Indiglo!!), four terrific Citizens (a Charlton a Nighthawk, each about $180, and two dress pieces for $60 each off of eBay ), a vintage Waltham. a vintage Elgin (each for less than $50) and a Glycine Airman ($300?).
It's interesting how price doesn't necessarily equal desirability. That very cheap (and probably not very high quality) Hindi piece is as cool as the Grand Seiko to me, and a definite conversation piece. That GS Spring Drive is a tech marvel and a stunner to look at.
I've lived a frugal life for many years and had built up enough savings to buy the Grand Seiko, the Omega, and the Tuna. I'm also single!
Just started getting into watches this year and my first purchase was the deep red Kamasu. Loving it!
Great choice
nice choice sir
I just got a blue Kamasu (also a first mechanical) and I'm loving it!
agree this watch is nice
Terrible crown, great colour and size :) Congrats and enjoy the piece
You've come a long way since your Watch Rant episode on Orient... Happy to see it!
Totally right!! My first automatic watch has been the Orient Kamasu Green and i'm in love with it
Is that the current one like green/blue/ petrolium color with sapphire glass ???
I have that on my wish list too, but its 41.8mm, so I wonder if it seems a little small on wrist ?? Not that I have big wrist. Great that you love it
Yeah, thats the one. I have a 7 inch wrist and fits me pretty nice. 42 mm is the maximum I would take.
@@rafikiperez cool thanks Rafael 👍
@Eric Konschuh great information Eric, will research more into it. I live in Europe, so I will look at how to get it and how much it cost if import. Have a nice weekend⌚⌚⌚⌚⌚😊
I bought it too a week ago. It's awesome!
My first automatic was an Orient Mako II I bought for not much on Amazon 18 months ago. Looks lovelly, the blue sunburst dial has had several comments. I've swum in it, dived in it, kayaked in it, it survived a beating on several camping trips and it still looks great and works perfectly. The ideal beater. Next watch was a minamilst Bambino for the office (when offices were a thing, last year). Again, a great looking everyday watch for not a lot of mollah. Great watch maker for the entry level.
Just bought the so called Orient New Triton in green. Love it. It is my 4th Orient and all of them are great. And there is that beautiful Orient Star Classic. Now go and buy that Triton. You need it. Stay safe and thanks for your great videos.
Im going for the Kamasu, sorry, but congrat with the new Triton, cool watch
I've been an auto mechanic for 40 years. Got out of the habit of wearing watches due to my work for 35 years. Decided to start wearing watches again and after much research and watching reviewers decided on Orient watches for quality and price. So after about aa year and a half I have nine Orient watches. Not counting the one I sold to a friend.
Casio is still God tier.
They are missing the mechanical one. otherwise, in line with you
My Duro agrees
The edifice line has been stellar
Agreed. But I personally think Timex earns a spot there as well
Timex GANG GANG!!
I own a mako 2 and ray 2 and both are fantastic entry divers. Solid movements. Can't wait to get myself the kamasu
I love Orient watches and thanks to you Jory I just pulled the trigger on a Triton with a green dial!! Thanks for a great review as always my friend!!!
I got into watches with the Orient Bambino Open-Heart
Same here!
Hear! Hear! My first automatic after owning Casios and Timexes! :)
That one is on my list! It's just a iconic one that needs to be in the collection
My first was also a Bambino, then came a second, then came more 👼👼👼👼👼, yeah 5 so far, but I love them dearly. I will buy an Orient diver next I think 😊.
I got into mechanical watches with a Bambino as well (version 1 gen. 2). It's 4 years old now, and still running +5 seconds per day.
Love Orient in the modern day market, really does fill the space that Seiko has left.
Just bought my first Orient Kanno in blue to gift myself for passing probation at work. Its so solid of a watch!!!!
Year ago I wanted to get my first dive watch. Everyone recommended SKX and...
...I got Orient Kamsu and I love it! Cheaper but better spec (better movement + sapphire crystal).
Also this watch is strap monster.
I have the Mako USA 2. I only have minor complaints about it. It’s not that Orient done anything wrong, it’s just that you don’t get world-class perfection for $300. In my opinion though you would be hard pressed to get any better at that price range. Auto/hand wind, sapphire, screw down crown, made in Japan, solid end links.
@Eric Konschuh maybe so but mine does say “made in Japan” on the case back.
Totally agree. I have five Orients and it's impossible to argue against the value proposition.
I have an Orient XL in the blue. I bought it as a daily beater and after 3 years of murdering this watch I purchased another of the same colour and sent it to Sydney to get a Double Domed AR coated sapphire Crystal installed. I only wear it on the weekends here and there. It’s an absolute beautiful watch for practically change in your back pocket. I get compliments all the time with it on.
I bought an orient ray 2 and I love it. I swapped out the bezel and the insert for a ceramic one. I also swapped the crystal for a sapphire double dome and it made me fall in love with it all over again. I bought a Orient star on Monday and it coming on Friday. I’m excited. I like seiko but they all look the same.
Over 3 years ago, I bought a Mako II and it was my first automatic watch. I love it so much and I will cherish it even as I continue to fulfill my collection
Orient offers higher end as well with the Orient Star and Royal Orient lines. Orient is awesome!!!
Orient Star Classic is such an awesome dress watch. It's a perfect 38mm and so cool. Love Orient! I wear a gen. 1 Mako almost every day on my bike and it still looks and runs like a boss.
I totally agree just got into watch collecting this year and I already have a Orient Ray Raven and the Sun and Moon V3, and as I look for new watches Orients are always at the top of the list.
I've had the black and blue Orient Star "Expl-Orient" for a year and it is a great solid daily wear watch.
Yup. Totally agree with you. For value for your dollar, Orient cannot be beaten. They have clearly taken that role from Seiko, especially since the re-launch of the Seiko5 line that Seiko seem to be betting so much on. Great video.
I have an orient tristar and an open heart bambino and I gotta say those two are among my favorites and my next purchase will probably be one of those tritons, they’re gorgeous.
Orient King Diver, the 70th year anniversary edition - amazingly beautiful piece! The moment I got it, I got several compliments that it is absolutely beautiful from people that never commented on my watches (but knew I am watch collector, so they, for sure, were paying attention to what I'm wearing).
I completely agree with you, and I believe Orient's line of dive watches illustrates the point quite well. Great prices. Great watches.
Saw title, hit like. Have my Orient Ray 2, I think it’s the best bang for buck watch available today.
Absolutely. And I'm completely fine with that. It will be nice to embrace another quality manufacturer with excellent timepieces at entry level prices. For many of us $100 is a benchmark. Great run through...thanks for spotlighting!
I’ve just got into watches about 6 months ago and I just got a Pepsi bezel a couple months ago and I’m loving it. It was my second automatic with my first being a Seiko 5 snk805
You have the right my friend, i have the Orient Mako XL Black Dial, and i can tell you, below $200 there is no watch that can compete with this beast!!! 🔥🔥🔥
I had my heart set on a Seiko dive watch, but after seeing the cost/features of the Seiko range, I bought a kamasu instead. Boom!
Happened to me as well, never regret my purchase at all. Boom!
just wait until you hold an orient star
your jaw will drop to the floor. the finishing and price/quality ratio is through the roof
love my DE00002B0!!
AU0004B00B owner here, can't understand why the sarb033 is so popular when there is this model
@munchkin42 I mean, why would anyone not chose 4 boobs?
Fully agreed !
I personally own the SEL09003D. Such a beautiful dial and impecable finishing! And costed me less than 235 dollars brand new (creation watches). The only downside is the strap: they are terrible, to say the least.
We all had our first watch from Seiko but Orient will be the next biggest watch company in Japan.The quality and pricing is incredible.
I have been an Orient Man for years, I really like the Orient Star Line
Just got out of work and was watching your video while walking to my vehicle. Loved the review, now I’m heading home to put on my Orient Triton 🧜♂️. Hope that makes you as jealous as I get when I see you with that Tuna. Great episode.
This is the video I've been waiting for. A gold colored Sun & Moon Open Heart was my first foray into the horological world. Then I got my lovely Orient Star Retrograde DE00002B0. This company has so much to offer and I'm glad they're getting the recognition they deserve! Also, you're mega on the mark, Orient is absolutely the new Seiko
My first watch was an orient my dad gave me back in the 60s when i was 8 years old, still running strong still im my collection. Many many many orients in my collection.
Yep, Seiko was my first, too. Bought my Mini-Turtle at Macy’s few years back. Misaligned chapter ring & all. Loved that watch. Sold it later on & regret it to this day.
Now they’re on eBay going for way more than I’m willing to pay for what it is. Oh well 🤷🏻♂️
happened to me with a tag heuer 1500 i had on college, with a rolex 1500 i had 10 years ago, with a goldspeedmaster mk2. learned the lesson. i bought recently a ny0040 from a refurb batch on ebay. Not letting it go.
I've got an orient ray ii, It keeps plus 4 seconds a day, I'm blown away by that at the price, none of my seiko automatics come anywhere near that, the orient is so well finished as well, definitely looks a lot more expensive than it actually was, I'd recommend orient to anyone
When Ben's watch club reviewed the black orient tristar... I fell in love.... Thought about it for a while and finally bought it.. will keep that watch forever. Orient is the real deal
Good to know respected watch experts coming to this conclusion. Orient deserves compliments like this. Excellent video,Jory.
I had the black Triton. As soon as I opened the box, I couldn’t believe the quality. Spent 15 minutes just inspecting and handling the masterpiece. Best bezel action I’ve ever used on a watch. Beast mode lume. Excellent proportions. I flipped it because I couldn’t stand the weight. It’s a shame they couldn’t do it in a more manageable weight. 210g is just too much for most. Some might like it. You can always put it on a strap but I prefer bracelets.
Citizen is a worthy contender.
Citizen makes some great watches and their entry level watches are a step above most.
My first watch is a Citizen, purchased 5 years ago. Echo drive, perpetual calendar, radio controlled, 200 M water resistance, 6 preset time zones, date/day complication, tacchymeter, alarm, etc. paid less than $340. Great watch! I love it.
Citizen doesn’t seem to have the variety in autos that seiko and orient have. ESP in small case sizes
the promaster lineup is value for money
Promaster diver automatic just caught my eye the other day, never knew they made automatics for around 200 $
Islander and Orient out here changing the game. Love my pink islander. Can't wait to get a leather strap for it
Absolutely lovemy Red Dial Kamasu 🩸 I get compliments on it every day.
My first Orient was the Defender II and i'm very happy with it, if i buy another watch Orient will be again in my list to look at!
I got my blue Kamasu a year ago, and still love it. Amazing watch! Feels more quality than a recent Seiko 5.
I recently got my Pagani Design Rose Gold Daytona homage from Ali Express. With their 11.11 yearly sale, I ordered the new Omega James Bond Commander homage and 2 more Daytona homages, the Panda and the new Silver Face one. The Daytonas are $62. each and have a sapphire crystal, screw-down crown and pushers, and a ceramic bezel. They also come with a Seiko VK63 mecha-quartz movement which powers the working mechanical chronograph and has the accurate Seiko Quartz movement with a 5-year battery.
The Omega James Bond Commander homage is fantastic also and is only around $120 on sale with the solid end link bracelet. (It comes with the Seiko NH35A mechanical movement). These watches are pure quality and really stand out and are impressive. Even if you don't catch the sales, the regular prices are really good from AliExpress, albeit the delivery times are about 45 days from China.
I think most people would be shocked by the Pagani Design offerings.
You may not like homages, but when you see the Pagani Rose Gold Daytona, it looks authentic and is legal. You get 99% of a Rolex for 1% of the price. I'm happy with all of them and the Daytona is spot on with its timekeeping. The current Rolex business model with a 1-year wait, a cost of $12k-$20k, and possibly a $1,000 surcharge is too much for reasonable people. Also, if you aren't established in the Rolex club with your dealer, it's no soup for you. :-)
i.e. there is no valid argument for buying an authentic Rolex Daytona, even for wealthy people. Plus, with such a complicated mechanical movement, the costs for routine maintenance and repair have to be factored in. I found that out a long time ago with my Heuer Monza 150.501 Chronograph that I bought new n 1977. It's a beautiful watch, but now needs repair and has to be sent to Switzerland at a minimum cost of over $1,000.
I also have the Black Ion Coated Bulova Lunar Pilot and Bulova Grammy Special Edition with their Precisionist 262.144 kHz quartz movement (8 times faster than normal quartz) that so far looks to be accurate to within 1 second per year. And they are reasonably priced and have sapphire crystals also. The Lunar Pilot was around $350 and the Grammy Edition was around $200.
There are still great watch values out there.
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Yes, spot on. I’ve been saying this for about a year. This repositioning of the brand makes sense when Seiko bought Orient.
I got the green kamasu. Love it, got loads of people asking me about it. Its quite striking!
I have had Seiko and Orient watches, the quality is excellent on both Brands. But I would like to have a closer look at the Orient Dive watches.
I’m split between the defender II and the Kamasu for my next watch purchase, they really have a great lineup.
I always over looked Orient, now I'm blown away that you can buy a mechanical perpetual calendar for under $200, let alone under 1000. I watched your video when it came out, it put a seed in my head. A day later I'm blown away by the offerings of Orient. amazing video, changed my out look; thank you
Totally agree, Orient is the new Seiko. I have a Bambino and love it
Completely agree I love Orient and have 4 different Orient watches
Agreed, though I'm still a bit bitter about Seiko moving up.. Some of the new ones are just so damn good.
Got recently green Defender 2 on a solid metal bracelet. Hacking, hand winding, easy date and calender settings. Love those sword shaped hands. All that for 155 bucks.
Orient Polaris GMT was my first mechanical watch buy. Date, power reserve, independently setting GMT hand, sapphire crystal all for under $400. And mine runs only 4 seconds fast daily.
orient + citizen and you have a super selection of alternatives to Seiko at better value.
Some one made a comment about my watches, they said I am not a collector I was just buying watches. I did not take is a criticism it was more of an observation. It really made me think about what I had and why I had it, to make a long story short I got rid of my watches Tudor, Grand Seiko, etc. I always enjoyed three handed watches and by chance I happened to get a NOS hand wound watch that changed my watch journey. The point of my statement is it does not matter what is on the dial it matters how it makes you feel. I still do not see myself as a collector but now I realize what ticks and how it aligns with the watches I own. Cheers
Afternoon Jory' 😎 Orient is killin' it & I think they're beating Seiko at their own game on on several fronts especially when you can't go wrong with things like the Komatsu, the Ray ll & the Tri Star line. Orient is gaining rapidly in popularity in much the same way that Vostok is with the Kamaderski field watches & the Anphibian divers and now they're making a third line that's a little of both and they've been selling like hotcakes to the point they're a little scarce at the moment unless you're ordering directly from Russia, which reminds me, I'm waiting on a blue dial and phibian scuba dude that I need to check the tracking on 😀 ..
I love Seiko. I have owned a couple big name swiss watches and I keep going back. And, the Orient brand is a pretty cool addition to the Seiko universe.
I have a Mako USA 2 and I believe any company would be hard pressed to compete with it for the price.
Orient are awesome, I have half a dozen and all are unique. The smoothest crown I've ever seen is an Orient diver 300m.
I just received my Orient Star Classic, I totally love it, it is absolutely Beautiful.
I say for the prices micro brands are coming up or just build it yourself. It's a special experience when you get into modding and you built it with your hands. Long island watchs are selling skx killers and a lot of the mainstream mod company's are offering there own cases with different sizes. I'm getting a 39mm snk/explorer case sapphire crystal thickness 11.5 for 80 bucks from ajuicet. There's a lot of options and at this point I rather build it myself.
I just got into watches and I started with a citizen but the triton looks awesome
Citizen is a good beginning
I love my Kamasu, Ray, and Defender. Looking to get a Bambino or two. Such great little watches.
I can hear seiko is telling me that ''I am for everyone, and I am the king and you will never go wrong by following me!'' ; while the Orient is whispering that ''I have the sense of uniqueness and romance which you may not like, but I only fall in love with people who also love me.''
Agreed! Jory you're spot on about Orient and Seiko's current positions in the market. Btw, when comparing my Malaysian Made SKX to my Orient Ray II, the Orient has it all over the Seiko in terms of build quality/quality control. I think Orient does a wonderful job of watchmaking and the value is substantial - pieces that will age well for sure. Btw, my Ray II averages +2 sec./day over a month of unpampered daily wear. Who does that for a $130 mechanical?
The Triton uses the same bezel click spring as the SKX! Learned that after the click spring in my Triton broke and I replaced it with one from an SKX
Approaching 50 years now being a Seiko guy. As a kid my first was a Seiko back in the early 70's. My first foray into Orient was a Bambino Gen II, creme dial with blue hands. Not a dress watch type of guy but had to have this one and I love it. Islander is another one. Got the Tritan in my sights. The only thing with the Bambino IMHO is the band. Cheap and stiff feeling. But I took care of that with a little saddle oil and 5 minutes of elbow grease. Soft and pliable now.
Yep, best kaboom for the buck. Thanks for the review.
Have you seen this kid Shorn Horology, making watches? Check him out.
I love my Ray II, and will definitely be picking up a Bambino at some point!
I have a few Orient watches and I think what you get for the money is better than Seiko. I have the Orient Trident that you showed in this episode and I Love that watch. I replaced the bezel insert with a lumed sapphire insert and I think it looks really good. Good episode!
Yes,I think you're right, orient are the new Seiko. I have several of each and I like orient best. 3 star orients are excellent alternative to Seiko 5s. Thanks for sharing your video best regards from Adrian in Sheffield South Yorkshire England 😀😺
I have 40 watches , and I love the 2 orients in my lineup- mako xl and my Polaris gmt
wearing my blue kamasu... this thing is stunning
Hey Jory! Loved the last Q/A live stream and can't wait for the next! Also I can't wait for my first Orient!
I love the triton. Since i got it, it easily became my main wear.
Just bought 3 first gen defender’s, I love the thing.
Spot on. I got into watches with my Orient Ray ii
I added recently an Orient Star RE AU0005L to my collection and I really like it. Unfortunately there are no good English reviews about this line. IMO it a nice replacement for SARB/SARX.
I got 2 orient a mako 2 and defender 2 and still loving them I agree that orient watches does punch above their price but I also in love with seiko and all the innovation they came out with if u not looking for limited edition watches then seiko still offer great product line so long their prices remain reasonable
The first mechanical watch(es) I have ever purchased was a Orient Sun And Moon Ver. 3. I purchased a FAK0002S0, stainless steel, white dial black strap and a FAK00001Y0 rose tone steel, champagne dial and brownish red strap. I paid less than $250.00 each. They run fast at about ten seconds a day. Sapphire crystal, deployment clasp, second, minute, hour, day, date, am (sun) / pm (moon) indication. I lOOOOVE these watches.
I love Orient! I have a number of Orient watches in my collection including an Orient Star.
My citizen watch’s glass scratches easily what a bummer 😩
I decided to buy my first watch, before I will buy my first proper watch, just so I would know if I can get used to wearing one. After only 4 months of research from 0, I ended up buying a Kamasu. I have been quite pleased with it.
My beloved 2nd Generation Orange Monster cost under $200. Yes, I got really with the timing. I still love many of the Prospex models, but they are quickly going higher than I am comfortable paying. Keep telling the truth!😍
I agree with you 100% when it come to bang 4 your buck with Orient . I own 2 Orient watches . 1st gen Mako with royal blue dial with pepsi bezel and 2 crowns. The Mako looks and feels like a million bux lots of compliments also have Orient Nami .... What a beautiful underrated Orient has beautiful ceramic black bezel with blue dial both beautiful watches that were a great value. If Seiko and Orient went to war I would join the Orient army... Just told tell the 2 Seikos I own ....
Timely video, just received an Orient Maestro today. The damn thing has a ridiculous price/watch ratio, really glad I got it!
My first automatic watch was Orient bought in 2003. Still running
I'm definitely a Seiko Fan, I have a SKX slightly modifified and most recently a Seiko 5 Ashigaru, but I did manage to get a brand new black face Orient Defender V1 via a dealer in Spain, I agree with Jory they are a great watch, and Im pleased to have got the version one and not the two (Which looks a bit busy in my opinion). I hope to look at other Orients as $ allow...
I quite enjoy hearing what this fellow has to say about watches.
Currently wearing my Orient Tri-Star and I haven't worn my Seiko SNK809 in a while. Little sad that I've got a few scratches on the Orient. I personally don't know if I'll get a watch from either brand though as I simply want to focus on Fliegers. But I do think Orient has been putting out some good watches.
Maybe Seiko passes on its affordable range to Orient, like Rolex does to Tudor! 💪
That's how I see it. The Orient Tristar line is less in quality than the Seiko 5. Bambino and Defender lines are sized weird. Entry divers are mineral compared to hardlex except for the Kamasu w/c is more appealing having Sapphire and hand-winding compared to the SKX.
Orient stars are great, I have 2 of them now, and they are in line with the presages in term of quality. I never see an orient having lacked compared to a comparable Seiko.
@@EffendiChung love the avatar btw fellow PB (cut off one head, many more will arise).
Nice that you like it. It just felt that the design is a bit outdated, plus mineral glsss, and a bit janky bracelet (tho seiko 5 is also a bit janky). I am rooting for them to release a new, better looking tristar design tho, but in the same small case.
Seiko and Orient operate separately and are not even owned by the same company. Rather, both companies are owned by the same ‘holding group’, kind of like how Berkshire Hathaway holds both Coca Cola and Heinz Ketchup.
Lol they are both cheapo watches, but the orients are just cheaper with equal quality. So essentially you’re a sucker if you buy a seiko now
I don't own a Bambino but I've held and worn one. As soon as someone says Budget Dress Watch, it's the first thing out of my mouth.
Really in to Seiko Mods at the moment.
You’re right Jory , love your channel !
Yeah man! Love orients they have so many cool stuff, i really want that red kamasu
YEEES, Im very close to buy that too, so cool. My only concern is that its under 42 mm, maybe a tad small maybe. But looks great.
I have thin wrists so its size is pretty great for me, but i think that 42 fits nicely for most people
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I got into watch collecting just as Seiko decided to go way upscale and price things out of my price range. There are still a few Seikos on my grail list, but I just can't afford them. Five of my 12 watch collection are Orient watches. They have incredible variety, good movements, and reasonable prices. My only beefs with Orient are 21mm lug width (grrrr...) and their obsession with open heart watches, which bugs the OCD in me. I have a couple of Seiko watches, but they were older stock (therefor affordable).