I could not believe how such a small channel got content of such a high quality. And with this upload, you even raised the overall qualitiy of your videos! Keep up with the good work
Thanks. I've only been able to do that since I got my newer camera (July). It's a great way of showing the difference between intensity and longevity in lume.
3/13/19 update: Orient USA has now named this the Kamasu. Which means Baraccuda. Everyone should now tell Alexa to play the song... I was going to wait until tonight to put this out, but i stayed up late finishing it. Too excited to wait. Hope you enjoy it, as well as the intro. Spent way too much time on that. Also if you want to see more pictures of the straps, I updated my website to show some off. I haven't been updating it lately, but this seemed like a good opportunity. www.relative-time.com/orient-mako-x-review-a-study-in-scarlet/
Hi Shane, thanks for another solid review! I thought heavily about this watch, but the hour hand design puts me off compared to my "Ray II". For what this watch offers it is a very good buy for the money. Are you going to be sticking mainly with automatics now, or are more quartz reviews in the future? As always, great job.
Thank you. There always seems to be more interest in automatics, but there will be more quartz reviews in the future. It honesty just depends on what I find interesting or can get at a good price. I actually have a number of watches that I've been meaning to review. Kind of a backlog, and I'd say about 1/3 of them are quartz. So I can tell you a few things that are coming, just not sure when. The 3 that will sooner rather then later are a Oreint Neo 70s Solar chrono ( I showed it off in my year review video last week), 2 Burtuchi's, and a Cadisen Tungsten Quartz. I also have this one I got on black friday from Aragon. Still not sure how much I like the dial, but I paid $8 for it. instagram.com/p/Bq6QYZrHtpb/ I've also had a few requests to get the Quartz Phoibos. It's not as interesting as some of their other watches, but seems like a great value watch.
@@RelativeTime I will look forward to the Bertucci reviews. I have a few DX3 Fields that were bought for $26 and $29. They are my favorite hiking watches because they are light-weight, have comfortable one-piece straps, and are easy to read. I will be on the lookout for your impressions.
Ha, I was pretty impressed with the intro, especially the way it matched the beats on the music. I thought "man, he must have spent a lot of time on that one."
I have and love this watch, what an outstanding value and gorgeous! I just received a Ritchie Quick Release Top Grain Leather watch band on Amazon for only $15.99- Black with white stitching, silver buckle and two silver rivets at each 22mm lug. WOW 🤩 Outstanding looking combination! Just wanted to share for others who also own this great piece.
I'm very new to watch collecting. I've bought two watches based on your reviews and evaluations. My first purchase was the Orient Defender and it's fantastic! Perfect size, weight and it's so legible, important for my 59 year old eyes. The second watch, is this red Kamasu. Wow! it's simply "a real looker." It beats the pants off of everything I've bought in last 3 months. It's so good I'm thinking of returning this SARB017. Thank you for the information you've shared and your unique perspectives.
I bought this watch a few months ago as a present for my son, who has never had a mechanical watch. When it arrived, I like it so much I kept it and gave him a Hamilton Khaki Field.
Thanks. Most of the time I remember to do so, at least with Automatics. Although I haven't been mentioning it on a few of the prototypes I've been leant. Not sure if those are going to be as relevant as a production model.
Really like that dial! Especially with that leather/canvas number! It’s a pleasure to be a regular and see how your channel has evolved. Keep it coming, videos like these are what I watch to relax after a long workday. Thanks!
After watching your amazingly executed review of this watch for the 10th time this week, I finally gave in and ordered the gorgeous red Kamasu for 187€ new, which is a deal I couldn't refuse.
You put me on to this watch that I got it just 2 was ago. 4 years into my collecting journey, 40+ new watches and over 6 figures invested ( H Moser, Zenith, Grand Seiko, Omega, Sinn, Longines, a ton of Seiko’s, crapper micros and many many more). I have worn this watch for 2 straight weeks, never done that ever before. Just goes to show it’s personal and not necessarily related to price, prestige etc. Bought from Long Island, just ordered the Oyster / Strapcode. Just flipped over it, I think it’s the combo of great looks, really decent quality and just crazy high value.
I personally love the dial! I have an older Citizen with a red dial and vertical grooves engraved in the dial that has a sunburst finish. It goes with more than you might think. Great video as usual!
Thanks. I recently saw a picture of one by Deep Blue. Red color like this, but on a mother of pearl dial. Very interesting looking. Lots of interesting swirl and shades on it. www.deepbluewatches.com/di10audiblbe41.html
That's good to hear. I've been looking for a good looking red dial affordable divers for a while now. Orient is becoming one of my favourite brand with their designs. Their M-Force is good but it's discontinued and too big. Now, if only they make a titanium red dial diver... 🤤🤤🤤
Orient is a watch on my radar but had pressed to pull the trigger. But the dial on this watch,sings to me just like Timex fairfield supernova you reviewed some time ago. I did get the timex and will be acquiring this Orient as well. Thank you for your reviews and recommendations
Just picked this red one up....brand new for 215$,right here in CA where I live!! So stoked!! I have a burgundy Truck and a burgundy 1967 GTO that will be carrying this watch around
Excellent well-considered video. I’ve been into watches for some time but somehow never seemed quite able to pull the trigger on an Orient despite their obvious virtues. That changed today - this red dial is just beguilingly beautiful! I’m ordering one right now. I look forward to more of yr output!
I wouldn't have even considered getting the red one based on pictures on the sites that offer it but seeing it in this video really made me appreciate it more. I just really like the less sharp hands and indexes indices on the Mako though. The Mako USA is a little bit sharper and this is even sharper.
If you're still looking for less sharp/round indices on a dive watch, the Orient RA-AC0K01B10B retains the sapphire crystal with some other design changes that make it look less crowded. Hasn't had much coverage and in my opinion, very underrated. Just no red dial
In the past few weeks, I ordered a Luminox Colormark chronograph, returned because it was extremely bulky and lume was weak. Ordered a Seiko SRPD95, nice, but weak lume and more fashion-oriented that I was looking for. Now received my Orient Kamasu in stainless and black, and it is hands-down the nicest, cleanest, highest quality watch I've seen for under $500. Cant say enough good things about it.
Bought the black with gold accents on rubber last year. Ordered a burgundy and a teal this week for $235 and $200. Couldn't pass at that price. Great review. Thanks.
Excellent video and I can definitely vouch for the beauty of the red dial. Like you said there's not much out there in the way of this color which drew me to it initially and so far I'm very happy with my purchase. Thanks again for the shout out and I'll be sure to return the favor in my video hopefully later in the week:)
What do you think of the black Bessel I’m thinking about getting the green one cause I personally don’t like the black aight he red and with it was all red
Just picked one up on Chrono24 for €219.- incl. shipping. Those burgundy ones are pretty hard to find and pricing is all over the place. I have seen the same watch offered for as much as €479.- Love your channel btw. Your reviews also made me buy the Ice Monster and the Glycine Airman.
I also really like this red dial version. I've got a blue mako 2 and I really love it. I was hesitating between the Mako 2 and 3 but my budget was quite limited so I did take the 2. Definitely great watches (best?) at this price range!
They do. Right now I’m looking at a couple of Orient Stars. I think I’ll pick up the basic one to review as a good dress watch, and maybe SARB alternative. The new Outdoor one Is also very interesting.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. I just love your channel. Don’t forget to always update your playlists, I use them many times to play multiple videos.
Thank you. There is an option when I upload a video to add it to playlists, so it should be automatically done. But if you see one it didn't add let me know.
I bought blue on a rubber strap, but it's on a navy blue NATO and will soon be on a vintage black leather strap. Vintage leather works great with Orient divers.
I'am in trouble every time a watchbrand brings out a stunning piece like this one. I do have the Mako II, so no real need for another one. But man, that red dial is hypnotic to me. Compliment for the quality of your videowork. Intro, sound and videowork is top!
Thanks! If you are already happy with the Mako, not a huge reason to upgrade. I'd like them to use this dial color in some other models as well. Perhaps a red Ray or Mako II.
I had 2 watch ur video again because I just received my Kamasu red dial. You chose a variety of watch straps and the tan and leather one is ideal for that burgundy color. Thx 4 the tips.
Update...I received my Kamasu (red) direct from Orient USA. They offered a 15% discount which pushed me over the top. My out the door price (Dec. 2020) was $261.80. This red watch, as this reviewer stated, is STUNNING. In addition to its spectacular appearance, it has gained just 5 seconds in its first three days on my wrist (1.6 sec/day). Hardly a measurement of long term accuracy but certainly a good indicator of the movement's quality. The bracelet is robust, well done and the lume is brilliant, impressive. I really scored a big win with this watch.
The burgundy looks really good. It looks like it could almost also pass as a casual dress watch as well do to the burgundy color. It is a watch i would buy.
Thanks, Shane, for renaming this video so promptly to reflect the new official name of the watch! I really appreciate that. The title graphic could still use an edit, but I assume you knew that already. 👍
Just happened to see the announcement email this morning, so jumped on it. Not the name I would have chosen, but it is what it is.Actually, I forgot about the thumbnail. Thanks for reminding me. Changed it and re-uploaded it now. Although the title in the video will have to age poorly, nothing I can do about that.
I'm a happy owner of a Mako II USA, its absolutely a wonderful watch. I have many watches, but find myself wearing the Mako first. I'm a big fan of Orient watches, and will definitely be looking at their newest offerings when they show up here in Saigon.
I was planing on geting a USA some point, but not I'm not sure. This one seems close enough. Although I recently ordered a Triton, so I'm excited to see that. You have an interesting channel, I just subscribed. I'll check it out more later. Out of curiosity where in Texas are you originally from? I lived just north of Austin for 5 years, and now in Dallas for 2.
Just subscribed. Why? Because I have the watch and you explained every little detail accurately. You cover all details whether they are useful or useless, but you mention them 👍 great for people who are considering the watch. Not to mention great intro, great lume comparison and trying out different straps. Sorry for this long comment. Thumbs up man
That red dial is beautiful. My only problem with a red dial on a dive watch is it would look brown from about 8 feet under water and deeper. I know that would not matter to most people, but I love dials that keep their color down to 120 feet. Blue dials stay visible as deep as I have ever dived. Yellow would also be awesome.
No, I haven’t dived with an orange dial watch. I have one, but have not been diving since getting it. I suspect orange would also turn brown, based on the wavelength of the light reflected. Blue and yellow are the colors still vibrant at depth. My diving days are over unless I experience some health changes I don’t expect. I would have loved my Orange Monster as a night dive watch. BTW, night is the best time to dive IMHO. The cool critters come out after the sun goes down!
@@jefferyneu3915 I've heard that. My wife has done a few night dives, but I never have. I'm still pretty amateurish when it comes to diving. Usually only when we are vacationing in the Caribbean. Did one easy wreck dive in Grand Cayman that was fun. Although I still need learn some better buoyancy control. Kept bumping my tank while going through doorways.
I like the intro music. This watch hits all my hot buttons. I especially like the sunburst burgundy dial. Sapphire is also something of a must for me. I agree with you that all one needs to do is find a good strap. I also have the USA 2 and I can't wait to put them side by side.
Very thorough review and very nice video photography! $221.45 is what i just paid for this red Orient Kamasu diver. That's what they call this red model. Kamasu is Japanese for Barracuda, which some claim the second hand & 12 position are in the ~shape of Barracuda's tooth. Merry Christmas to me!😎
@@RelativeTime I'm considering the strap code bracket. A little worried that the strap code oyster has male end links and would increase the effective lug to lug ( a problem for my 6 3/4 to 6 7/8 in wrist?). I guess the Jubilee bracelet would be a safer choice
You choose well! The red is truly unique and goes so well with all the straps you showed. I know what I want as my Easter gift lol now onto convincing the Mrs lol
I know what you mean. This wasn't anywhere near my radar. I was thinking about getting a Samurai early this year, maybe a turtle. Then I saw this last month.
I have an idea that is going to sound stupid but will help people like me out: Get a number of mannequin wrists or make them and get them for every 1/4 inch size from 6 to 8 or whatever you think is best. Put the watch on them and then people can judge how it might fit on them. I don't think I have seen that done before.
Strange,but not a bad idea. Do they make mannequin wrists in different sizes? Closest I've seen is this from Dave over at Just the Watch th-cam.com/video/bOJGvrFdh_g/w-d-xo.html Although one thing I've learned is that wrist size doesn't always determine the size of watch you wear. A lot of it is just an individuals perceptions of what looks right, and what. So sometimes you don't know until you try it. I've had people with larger wrists tell me anything over 39mm is too big, and I've had people with slimmer wrist tell me they like 45mm watches.
@@RelativeTime It would definitely be weird. The problem I see is that with so many watches bought online, you can't just try them on. Honestly it's a ringing endorsement for the physical store front. Like you said, there is no measurement (wrist, case, lug to lug) that sums up that X factor for fit and personal preference. Thanks again!
Orient Japan has a few others like that too. But they don't seem to leave Japan. Just scroll down and see. www.orient-watch.jp/product/category/?category_id=265
I'm starting to think that green one is a special edition. It's not listed on Orient Japans site, and it's getting harder to find on ebay and other shops. Yet I'm happy with this one. It's just strikingly different.
@@RelativeTime In UK the green dial is ubiquitous and the red really difficult to find....for this reason I'm tempted to get the red...but they are both great
You really put some effort into making these videos, don't you? They're always a pleasure to watch, even if the watches in question are not my thing, as is the case here. Mind you, this one is a showstopper, all right. I also liked the gallery of strap options on the website and tend to agree that the leather and canvas one is a particularly happy match.
Thanks! Possibly too much effort, but I like how they turn out. I'm always looking for some good use for the website. I set it up, but don't use it that much. In this instance it seemed like a good way to show off all the different straps. I just happened upon that one on Amazon and took a chance it would match. It's not really "dive worthy", but I'm not sure this one is every really going to see deep water anyways. That's what my Vostok is for. If something happens to it, much easier to replace.
Great review and great watch by Orient. I think this will be my next watch. I haven't yet decided what strap I should pair it with, but that khaki/tan combo idea really looks spectacular! Thanks for the video, all the best.
@@RelativeTime I also think that a good cork handmade strap might be an excellent choice (natural color). I've found one on Etsy with black stitching and just can't wait to put them together when time comes :)
Got one now. Very pleased.Only thing is the crown seems a bit too wobbly when pulled out all of the way. More than my Mako2. Bit it is not a worry. Running at +4 seconds per day which is fine. Thanks again for your great reviews.
Bob sent me here. I gotta tell you this watch will be mine, this year. That dial, OMG!! The watch is a STRAP MONSTER. Tell me more about the NATO at 6:39. It’s 🔥🔥🔥 with that watch.
Glad your here. The nato is a alphashark by blueshark. The color is Pinot noir, and matches the dial nicely. www.blusharkstraps.com/collections/alphashark/products/alphashark-pinot-noir Hope that helps. It’s really a beautiful watch.
I thought the Kamasu 2 had the same case as the Kamasu 1, do they not? It seems like Orient is simply using the Kamasu as a platform to build a number of watches with different dials. Unless you are referring to a different watch, which is entirely possible. The naming situation with Orient is a complete mess right now. With multiple names for each watch, all being used at the same time. Like I refer to the Kamasu 2 as the Ray III, which is something I talk about in my recent video on the Mako III. th-cam.com/video/39eHVV4M38E/w-d-xo.html Which coincidently I've already seen people refer to as the Kamasu III, and to make matters worse it seems like Orient Japan is now simply referring to the entire line as just Mako.
Actually scratch that.. just looked into it and you are right. They changed the sides on that one to brushed. I thought it was the same, as everything else was. Very intersting, especially since they went back to polished sides on the one they just put out.
It will be interesting to see what they are eventually called. A good chunk of the community has started calling them the Mako III, but Orient USA will be giving them another name when they are released here in a few months. Have to see what wins out in the long run. I think the main reason Orient USA is against the Mako III moniker is because it will hurt the Mako II sales. Mako II was introduced to replace the Mako I. Yet here the Mako II will continue to exist, Orient USA says it's not going to be replaced with this new one. Are you sure the Mako XL and Ray III aren't the same watch? I only know of one other diver Orient released. The larger one without sapphire,and I've heard it refereed to as both of those. Also heard some refer to that one as the Mako III as well.
@@RelativeTime I got this watch in my local store as Mako III www.digizone.ee/et/38/Ilu-Tervis/313/K%C3%A4ekellad/664242/Orient-Mako-III-Automatic-meeste-k%C3%A4ekell-RA-AA0001B19B#cat=313&listmode=list&p=0&sort=name_asc&perpage=20&filter[16723]=786&iid=664242 sorry, there's no English there. just copy the link to browser, it doesn't redirect for some reason. tho they don't have Ray III yet, but quick google search can help to find it.
Did you happen to see my video where I emailed Orient USA about these? The thing is, there is a lot of confusion out there on these. I googled Ray III and the first thing one listed shows the Mako IIIs. It wasn't until last month people had a good idea of size and specs on them. Most of the info out there are from reviews like mine, or from Orient Japans site. Which shows only 2 new divers. www.orient-watch.jp/product/category/?category_id=265 The thing is Orient Japan does not name watches. They are like Seiko, they just go by model number. So some Orients are just given nicknames online and some stick. Most of the orient names seem to originate with Orient USA. They give them a name when they are released here, and that usually becomes the predominant one on the internet. Partially because they pay for advertising. Reason I ask if you saw my video was because when I asked Orient USA about these they told me "Despite what some unauthorized sellers are calling them, these will not be known as the Mako or Ray III" Now to be fair, Orient USA is not offically part of Orient. They are just the Exclusive distributor here. So do they really have more of a say in the name then the bulk of the fans? Who knows. I just know there is some confusion out there. Which is why I've temporary named mine the Mako X. A good a name as any, until a more official one solidifies. Cheers.
I have been looking for a red dial watch for a while and this one ticks the boxes. I think I will be getting one as soon as availability increases. Great video again as usual
Great informative review. Mako 2 are great value now. Just picked up a black one at £99 including postage. Would have preferred blue but as a beater it will be perfect. The sub £200 diver watches are all teriffic value, whichever brand we look at. I will be looking for this Kamasu to dip in price and will pull the trigger for sure.
£99 for a Mako ii is pretty good. So far the lowest I've seen the Kamasu for was $180 on Massdrop. Which i think is about £135. Not sure if it will pop up at that price again.
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You filmed that watch in a lot of different positions , Kamasu tra .
You just won the internet! 👍
this joke deserves more likes :D
@@SkyNikita322 i literally just upvoted from 69 likes to make it 70. Maybe i should downvote to keep the theme consistent?
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Lol.
I could not believe how such a small channel got content of such a high quality. And with this upload, you even raised the overall qualitiy of your videos! Keep up with the good work
Thanks! Spend a lot of time on this one. Mostly changing straps. 😎
Not such a small channel now!!
I appreciate that you don’t just show lume for a few seconds, but use a time lapse. I really can see adding one soon.
Thanks. I've only been able to do that since I got my newer camera (July). It's a great way of showing the difference between intensity and longevity in lume.
@@RelativeTime which model is your new camera? I love the timelapses!
@@grady60 Panasonic Lumix G80
your videography skills are seriously impressive; you made the burgundy dial look so BEAUTIFUL!! i am absolutely sold
3/13/19 update:
Orient USA has now named this the Kamasu. Which means Baraccuda. Everyone should now tell Alexa to play the song...
I was going to wait until tonight to put this out, but i stayed up late finishing it. Too excited to wait. Hope you enjoy it, as well as the intro. Spent way too much time on that.
Also if you want to see more pictures of the straps, I updated my website to show some off. I haven't been updating it lately, but this seemed like a good opportunity.
www.relative-time.com/orient-mako-x-review-a-study-in-scarlet/
Hi Shane, thanks for another solid review! I thought heavily about this watch, but the hour hand design puts me off compared to my "Ray II". For what this watch offers it is a very good buy for the money. Are you going to be sticking mainly with automatics now, or are more quartz reviews in the future? As always, great job.
Thank you. There always seems to be more interest in automatics, but there will be more quartz reviews in the future. It honesty just depends on what I find interesting or can get at a good price.
I actually have a number of watches that I've been meaning to review. Kind of a backlog, and I'd say about 1/3 of them are quartz. So I can tell you a few things that are coming, just not sure when.
The 3 that will sooner rather then later are a Oreint Neo 70s Solar chrono ( I showed it off in my year review video last week), 2 Burtuchi's, and a Cadisen Tungsten Quartz.
I also have this one I got on black friday from Aragon. Still not sure how much I like the dial, but I paid $8 for it.
instagram.com/p/Bq6QYZrHtpb/
I've also had a few requests to get the Quartz Phoibos. It's not as interesting as some of their other watches, but seems like a great value watch.
@@RelativeTime I will look forward to the Bertucci reviews. I have a few DX3 Fields that were bought for $26 and $29. They are my favorite hiking watches because they are light-weight, have comfortable one-piece straps, and are easy to read. I will be on the lookout for your impressions.
Ha, I was pretty impressed with the intro, especially the way it matched the beats on the music. I thought "man, he must have spent a lot of time on that one."
@@JusttheWatch Thanks. Yah a little too much time, but learned a few things.
Wow! Slick intro mate! Keep it up and do keep the awesome and creative content flowing please! Cheers from Bengaluru India.
Life is so short. Why don't have a watch that brings positive emotions.
This "Kamatsu" is stunning.
I have and love this watch, what an outstanding value and gorgeous! I just received a Ritchie Quick Release Top Grain Leather watch band on Amazon for only $15.99- Black with white stitching, silver buckle and two silver rivets at each 22mm lug. WOW 🤩 Outstanding looking combination! Just wanted to share for others who also own this great piece.
My friend, would it be possible for you to share the link? Thanks
I'm very new to watch collecting. I've bought two watches based on your reviews and evaluations. My first purchase was the Orient Defender and it's fantastic! Perfect size, weight and it's so legible, important for my 59 year old eyes. The second watch, is this red Kamasu. Wow! it's simply "a real looker." It beats the pants off of everything I've bought in last 3 months. It's so good I'm thinking of returning this SARB017. Thank you for the information you've shared and your unique perspectives.
Just purchased this watch, but waiting on delivery. Your review certainly helped, so much obliged.
any update?
Got the watch, and really do like it a lot. Classy looking, and love the RED dial.
I bought this watch a few months ago as a present for my son, who has never had a mechanical watch. When it arrived, I like it so much I kept it and gave him a Hamilton Khaki Field.
Wow!! Finally a watch review where he states actual accuracy!! At 9:30 he says "I've been losing about -4 sec/day over the last few weeks". Good job!!
Thanks. Most of the time I remember to do so, at least with Automatics. Although I haven't been mentioning it on a few of the prototypes I've been leant. Not sure if those are going to be as relevant as a production model.
This was my first Orient and daily, it’s sensational , I haven’t taken it off the bracelet yet but you showed so many good options
That burgundy dial does look good and unique. The intro is nice and video editing is great. Thx for the review, great job as always.
Thank you! Always good to know the work is appreciated.
42mm is my sweet spot. This beautiful Orient is close enough for me to pull the trigger. Payday I am placing my order.
Jason Keith you should place your order on a beautiful Daniel wellington
@@Ferien7 🤢 Fortunately he bought a watch, not a toy.
Daniel wellinton??..... Is this a joke ????? 😒
I bought that exact watch last year and love it. Stunning dial and wears well on my 7.25 wrist. It is my girlfriends favorite watch for me to wear.
It's a great watch. Still one of my favorites. I've heard the Strapcode bracelets for it are nice, but haven't got one yet.
@@RelativeTime strapcode jubilee is awesome but it’s half the price of the watch, if not more
The burgundy dial is beautiful
Really like that dial! Especially with that leather/canvas number! It’s a pleasure to be a regular and see how your channel has evolved. Keep it coming, videos like these are what I watch to relax after a long workday. Thanks!
Thanks. Always good to hear when people like the small changes. I'm always trying to learn a little bit here and there.
After watching your amazingly executed review of this watch for the 10th time this week, I finally gave in and ordered the gorgeous red Kamasu for 187€ new, which is a deal I couldn't refuse.
That’s a pretty good price, hope you enjoy it.
I normally don’t like red but that dial face is amazing
I picked one up and Im calling it the Orient Rising Sun. Love it
That's a great name. Sorry for the late reply. My Bertucci contest has slammed me with more comments this week then normal. hard to keep up. Cheers!
You put me on to this watch that I got it just 2 was ago. 4 years into my collecting journey, 40+ new watches and over 6 figures invested ( H Moser, Zenith, Grand Seiko, Omega, Sinn, Longines, a ton of Seiko’s, crapper micros and many many more). I have worn this watch for 2 straight weeks, never done that ever before. Just goes to show it’s personal and not necessarily related to price, prestige etc. Bought from Long Island, just ordered the Oyster / Strapcode. Just flipped over it, I think it’s the combo of great looks, really decent quality and just crazy high value.
Great to hear you like it. Those strapcode bracelets are great. Mine is still on the funky Razer one they have.
Great review, Shane! That's a beautiful timepiece and I love the colour. Kudos on the camera work, especially the close up shots.
I personally love the dial! I have an older Citizen with a red dial and vertical grooves engraved in the dial that has a sunburst finish. It goes with more than you might think. Great video as usual!
Thanks. I recently saw a picture of one by Deep Blue. Red color like this, but on a mother of pearl dial. Very interesting looking. Lots of interesting swirl and shades on it.
www.deepbluewatches.com/di10audiblbe41.html
I just bought one (£189 in the UK) and it was largely due to your review.
Many thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you love the watch as much as I do.
@@RelativeTime Thanks, buddy.
That's good to hear. I've been looking for a good looking red dial affordable divers for a while now. Orient is becoming one of my favourite brand with their designs. Their M-Force is good but it's discontinued and too big. Now, if only they make a titanium red dial diver... 🤤🤤🤤
That would be nice. I'd like to see this on on of their Triton divers.
Great review and finally someone showed different bands on the watch, nice job!
I like the burgundy dial on the canvas strap with matching leather trim. Good stuff. 👍
Thanks! It's not exactly dive worthy, but it looks good.👍
Orient is a watch on my radar but had pressed to pull the trigger. But the dial on this watch,sings to me just like Timex fairfield supernova you reviewed some time ago. I did get the timex and will be acquiring this Orient as well. Thank you for your reviews and recommendations
Just picked this red one up....brand new for 215$,right here in CA where I live!! So stoked!! I have a burgundy Truck and a burgundy 1967 GTO that will be carrying this watch around
Love this watch too. Looks amazing on a all black strap. Great vid.
Excellent well-considered video. I’ve been into watches for some time but somehow never seemed quite able to pull the trigger on an Orient despite their obvious virtues. That changed today - this red dial is just beguilingly beautiful! I’m ordering one right now. I look forward to more of yr output!
Thanks! I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.
I wouldn't have even considered getting the red one based on pictures on the sites that offer it but seeing it in this video really made me appreciate it more. I just really like the less sharp hands and indexes indices on the Mako though. The Mako USA is a little bit sharper and this is even sharper.
Haven't tried the Mako USA, but the Mako II is good. Just wish it had sapphire. The Triton is also good and has more of a toned down look.
If you're still looking for less sharp/round indices on a dive watch, the Orient RA-AC0K01B10B retains the sapphire crystal with some other design changes that make it look less crowded. Hasn't had much coverage and in my opinion, very underrated. Just no red dial
Recently got mine and I love it! I think it has one of the best red dial I’ve seen so far. Great timepiece!
Came back and watched this video a second time! Great job Shane!
This is my 6th time
In the past few weeks, I ordered a Luminox Colormark chronograph, returned because it was extremely bulky and lume was weak. Ordered a Seiko SRPD95, nice, but weak lume and more fashion-oriented that I was looking for. Now received my Orient Kamasu in stainless and black, and it is hands-down the nicest, cleanest, highest quality watch I've seen for under $500. Cant say enough good things about it.
Bought the black with gold accents on rubber last year. Ordered a burgundy and a teal this week for $235 and $200. Couldn't pass at that price. Great review. Thanks.
This Orient Kamasu Diver looks great to me. Thank you for the review. Just afterwords I have ordered this watch at Amazon.
Excellent video and I can definitely vouch for the beauty of the red dial. Like you said there's not much out there in the way of this color which drew me to it initially and so far I'm very happy with my purchase. Thanks again for the shout out and I'll be sure to return the favor in my video hopefully later in the week:)
Thanks! Looking forward to yours. Always good to see it in a different light, and perhaps other straps.😎
What do you think of the black Bessel I’m thinking about getting the green one cause I personally don’t like the black aight he red and with it was all red
Relative Time and Just One More Watch are my two fav watch channels. Thanks for the awesome reviews! Sweet intro!!
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
Just picked one up on Chrono24 for €219.- incl. shipping. Those burgundy ones are pretty hard to find and pricing is all over the place. I have seen the same watch offered for as much as €479.-
Love your channel btw. Your reviews also made me buy the Ice Monster and the Glycine Airman.
Finally I ordered mine, can't wait to get it and wear it. Thanks Shane. ☺
Has it arrived yet?
I also really like this red dial version. I've got a blue mako 2 and I really love it. I was hesitating between the Mako 2 and 3 but my budget was quite limited so I did take the 2. Definitely great watches (best?) at this price range!
Just ordered the Kamasu with the black dial, ra-aa0005 with silicone band, pvd case. Right now I am waiting for it to arrive. :)
I don't think I've seen a good review of that one. I'm sure it's fantastic looking. Hope you enjoy it.
@@RelativeTime It has arrived, perfect size for the size of my wrist.:)
I'm a dial junkie and Orient has some of the very best dials. This burgundy color is a knock-out.
They do. Right now I’m looking at a couple of Orient Stars. I think I’ll pick up the basic one to review as a good dress watch, and maybe SARB alternative. The new Outdoor one Is also very interesting.
Just bought one after i saw your review. It is indeed a beautiful watch and i love it. Thank you very much for the video.
Your welcome. Hope you love it.
It a nice looking watch, which is around £252-£256 in the U.K.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. I just love your channel. Don’t forget to always update your playlists, I use them many times to play multiple videos.
Thank you. There is an option when I upload a video to add it to playlists, so it should be automatically done. But if you see one it didn't add let me know.
Love that Burgundy dial ! I also really like your selection of Watch straps for it. Thanks!
Thanks! Surprised at how well it went with everything. it clashed a little with a blue strap, but was still interesting combination.
I bought blue on a rubber strap, but it's on a navy blue NATO and will soon be on a vintage black leather strap. Vintage leather works great with Orient divers.
Thrilling intro ! !
MAKO or RAY, at our choice.
Perhaps the best value for money on the watch industry.
Thank you. Spent too much time on the intro. A good chunk of it hunting down a sunset timelapse to use.
I'am in trouble every time a watchbrand brings out a stunning piece like this one. I do have the Mako II, so no real need for another one. But man, that red dial is hypnotic to me. Compliment for the quality of your videowork. Intro, sound and videowork is top!
Thanks! If you are already happy with the Mako, not a huge reason to upgrade. I'd like them to use this dial color in some other models as well. Perhaps a red Ray or Mako II.
I had 2 watch ur video again because I just received my Kamasu red dial. You chose a variety of watch straps and the tan and leather one is ideal for that burgundy color. Thx 4 the tips.
It's a great combo. That one stayed on the watch until I got that funky strapcode bracelet.
Another excellent and fair review Shane. I really enjoy your videos.
Thanks! I think this one still has my favorite intro.
Nothing beats dial design of ray 2
The black Ray II is a stone-cold timeless classic watch imo.
Wish ray had a red dial
Update...I received my Kamasu (red) direct from Orient USA. They offered a 15% discount which pushed me over the top. My out the door price (Dec. 2020) was $261.80. This red watch, as this reviewer stated, is STUNNING. In addition to its spectacular appearance, it has gained just 5 seconds in its first three days on my wrist (1.6 sec/day). Hardly a measurement of long term accuracy but certainly a good indicator of the movement's quality. The bracelet is robust, well done and the lume is brilliant, impressive. I really scored a big win with this watch.
The burgundy looks really good. It looks like it could almost also pass as a casual dress watch as well do to the burgundy color. It is a watch i would buy.
It really could, just depends on the strap you put it on.
Thanks, Shane, for renaming this video so promptly to reflect the new official name of the watch! I really appreciate that. The title graphic could still use an edit, but I assume you knew that already. 👍
Just happened to see the announcement email this morning, so jumped on it. Not the name I would have chosen, but it is what it is.Actually, I forgot about the thumbnail. Thanks for reminding me. Changed it and re-uploaded it now. Although the title in the video will have to age poorly, nothing I can do about that.
Great review, the red kamasu is my daily watch right now. Im wearing it on a black en red nato strap. Very nice watch and very great review. Thnx
I'm a happy owner of a Mako II USA, its absolutely a wonderful watch. I have many watches, but find myself wearing the Mako first. I'm a big fan of Orient watches, and will definitely be looking at their newest offerings when they show up here in Saigon.
I was planing on geting a USA some point, but not I'm not sure. This one seems close enough. Although I recently ordered a Triton, so I'm excited to see that.
You have an interesting channel, I just subscribed. I'll check it out more later. Out of curiosity where in Texas are you originally from? I lived just north of Austin for 5 years, and now in Dallas for 2.
Man that's a nice watch in that dark red dial!
Just subscribed. Why? Because I have the watch and you explained every little detail accurately. You cover all details whether they are useful or useless, but you mention them 👍 great for people who are considering the watch. Not to mention great intro, great lume comparison and trying out different straps. Sorry for this long comment. Thumbs up man
Thanks, and welcome! These kind of reviews take a bit time to put together, but I enjoy the process. As well as how they turn out.
That red dial is beautiful. My only problem with a red dial on a dive watch is it would look brown from about 8 feet under water and deeper. I know that would not matter to most people, but I love dials that keep their color down to 120 feet. Blue dials stay visible as deep as I have ever dived. Yellow would also be awesome.
Thats a good point. I didn't think about that. Have you ever dove with an orange colored diver?
No, I haven’t dived with an orange dial watch. I have one, but have not been diving since getting it. I suspect orange would also turn brown, based on the wavelength of the light reflected. Blue and yellow are the colors still vibrant at depth. My diving days are over unless I experience some health changes I don’t expect. I would have loved my Orange Monster as a night dive watch. BTW, night is the best time to dive IMHO. The cool critters come out after the sun goes down!
@@jefferyneu3915 I've heard that. My wife has done a few night dives, but I never have. I'm still pretty amateurish when it comes to diving. Usually only when we are vacationing in the Caribbean. Did one easy wreck dive in Grand Cayman that was fun. Although I still need learn some better buoyancy control. Kept bumping my tank while going through doorways.
Love the burgundy dial! Will go well with my oxblood loafers. Thanks for the post!
I belive it would. Thanks!
Very nice video , because of you i bought my first automatic watch ,seiko 5 snzg11j1. Thanks a lot for your work.
Well done as usual. I wasn't a fan of the red, until you started filming this one. Now it's all I can think about.
It's just strikingly different. I wasn't sure how much I would like it, but it's a keeper.
I like the intro music. This watch hits all my hot buttons. I especially like the sunburst burgundy dial. Sapphire is also something of a must for me. I agree with you that all one needs to do is find a good strap. I also have the USA 2 and I can't wait to put them side by side.
Thank you! Minittowatch has a black dial version and compared it to his USA 2. th-cam.com/video/hBfd-MQaqQ0/w-d-xo.html
Well, I just bought one thanks to your video. Love all the straps. Thanks!
Thank you for the nice and detailed review
Very thorough review and very nice video photography! $221.45 is what i just paid for this red Orient Kamasu diver.
That's what they call this red model. Kamasu is Japanese for Barracuda, which some claim the second hand & 12 position are in the ~shape of Barracuda's tooth. Merry Christmas to me!😎
Glad you liked it. Still love mine. I wound up swapping the bracelet to a strapcode. After that it's perfect.
@@RelativeTime I'm considering the strap code bracket. A little worried that the strap code oyster has male end links and would increase the effective lug to lug ( a problem for my 6 3/4 to 6 7/8 in wrist?). I guess the Jubilee bracelet would be a safer choice
@@tedfish9498 it might. I went with the odd looking razer one.
You choose well! The red is truly unique and goes so well with all the straps you showed. I know what I want as my Easter gift lol now onto convincing the Mrs lol
That's always the hard part.😎
one of my favorite..mine is green but excelent watch! 👍
Hi, your green one is nice (talking about the dial color)? is it more darker than the picture ? cus i don't know if i want a red or green one... :|
Thanks for the review, really interested in that watch and yes, I think the Ron (Burgundy) is the one to have.
Stay classy TH-cam!
I told myself I wasn’t gonna buy any watches this year...red is my favorite color and i like divers...goddamnit
I know what you mean. This wasn't anywhere near my radar. I was thinking about getting a Samurai early this year, maybe a turtle. Then I saw this last month.
I have an idea that is going to sound stupid but will help people like me out:
Get a number of mannequin wrists or make them and get them for every 1/4 inch size from 6 to 8 or whatever you think is best. Put the watch on them and then people can judge how it might fit on them. I don't think I have seen that done before.
Strange,but not a bad idea. Do they make mannequin wrists in different sizes?
Closest I've seen is this from Dave over at Just the Watch
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Although one thing I've learned is that wrist size doesn't always determine the size of watch you wear. A lot of it is just an individuals perceptions of what looks right, and what. So sometimes you don't know until you try it. I've had people with larger wrists tell me anything over 39mm is too big, and I've had people with slimmer wrist tell me they like 45mm watches.
@@RelativeTime It would definitely be weird.
The problem I see is that with so many watches bought online, you can't just try them on. Honestly it's a ringing endorsement for the physical store front.
Like you said, there is no measurement (wrist, case, lug to lug) that sums up that X factor for fit and personal preference.
Thanks again!
I'm not usually a red fan but that dial is sweet.
Very good video and great review Sir. I think that red dial is beautiful. Happy to see more companies doing different color dials.
Orient Japan has a few others like that too. But they don't seem to leave Japan. Just scroll down and see.
www.orient-watch.jp/product/category/?category_id=265
That maroon dial and the watch itself was worth your will power being defeated. The green would also be great.
I'm starting to think that green one is a special edition. It's not listed on Orient Japans site, and it's getting harder to find on ebay and other shops. Yet I'm happy with this one. It's just strikingly different.
@@RelativeTime In UK the green dial is ubiquitous and the red really difficult to find....for this reason I'm tempted to get the red...but they are both great
This watch with that dial is probably the easiest, no-brainer purchase I'll ever make.
One of the best watches I’ve ever bought.
If you haven’t seen it yet, check it out on a Strapcode bracelet.
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man.. that band on that watch... looks sick! Thanks for the video my friend!
When I saw it on the red nato I went "Ok that's it, I'm getting one".
The pure red, or the red with the white stripe down the middle? I think it looks good on almost anything I've put on it.
@@RelativeTime The pure red nato @ 6:38 I believe. I agree, very versatile.
You really put some effort into making these videos, don't you? They're always a pleasure to watch, even if the watches in question are not my thing, as is the case here. Mind you, this one is a showstopper, all right. I also liked the gallery of strap options on the website and tend to agree that the leather and canvas one is a particularly happy match.
Thanks! Possibly too much effort, but I like how they turn out. I'm always looking for some good use for the website. I set it up, but don't use it that much. In this instance it seemed like a good way to show off all the different straps.
I just happened upon that one on Amazon and took a chance it would match. It's not really "dive worthy", but I'm not sure this one is every really going to see deep water anyways. That's what my Vostok is for. If something happens to it, much easier to replace.
Super review you do a great job , love the dif. combinations w straps - smart!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Good choice picking up that red, it is a rare color seen in watch faces.
Thanks! Just took it with me on a trip into the mountains. Simply a fantastic color to look at.
Great review and great watch by Orient. I think this will be my next watch. I haven't yet decided what strap I should pair it with, but that khaki/tan combo idea really looks spectacular! Thanks for the video, all the best.
It seems to go great with a lot of straps. That khaki leather one is my favorite. I posted it on my Instagram and Hadley Roma recently reposted it.
@@RelativeTime I also think that a good cork handmade strap might be an excellent choice (natural color). I've found one on Etsy with black stitching and just can't wait to put them together when time comes :)
Got one now. Very pleased.Only thing is the crown seems a bit too wobbly when pulled out all of the way.
More than my Mako2. Bit it is not a worry. Running at +4 seconds per day which is fine.
Thanks again for your great reviews.
Thanks. That's pretty good accuracy. Mine doesn't seem too wobbly though.
Very nice choice sir!
Bob sent me here. I gotta tell you this watch will be mine, this year. That dial, OMG!! The watch is a STRAP MONSTER. Tell me more about the NATO at 6:39. It’s 🔥🔥🔥 with that watch.
Glad your here. The nato is a alphashark by blueshark. The color is Pinot noir, and matches the dial nicely. www.blusharkstraps.com/collections/alphashark/products/alphashark-pinot-noir
Hope that helps. It’s really a beautiful watch.
Relative Time Thanks for the info!!!
Hi Shane. Great review...my order's in today 03/20/22. Can you tell me where to get the tan canvas and leather band you keep showing? Thanks, Gordon S
I like the watch a lot, but the shiny finish of the case made me choose the Kamasu 2 nd gen!
I thought the Kamasu 2 had the same case as the Kamasu 1, do they not? It seems like Orient is simply using the Kamasu as a platform to build a number of watches with different dials.
Unless you are referring to a different watch, which is entirely possible. The naming situation with Orient is a complete mess right now. With multiple names for each watch, all being used at the same time. Like I refer to the Kamasu 2 as the Ray III, which is something I talk about in my recent video on the Mako III.
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Which coincidently I've already seen people refer to as the Kamasu III, and to make matters worse it seems like Orient Japan is now simply referring to the entire line as just Mako.
Actually scratch that.. just looked into it and you are right. They changed the sides on that one to brushed. I thought it was the same, as everything else was. Very intersting, especially since they went back to polished sides on the one they just put out.
You made the right pic- that burgundy is outstanding 👌
Have one on the way myself, as I have no will power either!
It's Mako III. Orient also released Mako XL II and the most sick looking diver Ray III, which I would get if it was couple of mm smaller.
It will be interesting to see what they are eventually called. A good chunk of the community has started calling them the Mako III, but Orient USA will be giving them another name when they are released here in a few months. Have to see what wins out in the long run.
I think the main reason Orient USA is against the Mako III moniker is because it will hurt the Mako II sales. Mako II was introduced to replace the Mako I. Yet here the Mako II will continue to exist, Orient USA says it's not going to be replaced with this new one.
Are you sure the Mako XL and Ray III aren't the same watch? I only know of one other diver Orient released. The larger one without sapphire,and I've heard it refereed to as both of those. Also heard some refer to that one as the Mako III as well.
@@RelativeTime I got this watch in my local store as Mako III
www.digizone.ee/et/38/Ilu-Tervis/313/K%C3%A4ekellad/664242/Orient-Mako-III-Automatic-meeste-k%C3%A4ekell-RA-AA0001B19B#cat=313&listmode=list&p=0&sort=name_asc&perpage=20&filter[16723]=786&iid=664242
sorry, there's no English there. just copy the link to browser, it doesn't redirect for some reason.
tho they don't have Ray III yet, but quick google search can help to find it.
Did you happen to see my video where I emailed Orient USA about these?
The thing is, there is a lot of confusion out there on these. I googled Ray III and the first thing one listed shows the Mako IIIs. It wasn't until last month people had a good idea of size and specs on them.
Most of the info out there are from reviews like mine, or from Orient Japans site. Which shows only 2 new divers.
www.orient-watch.jp/product/category/?category_id=265
The thing is Orient Japan does not name watches. They are like Seiko, they just go by model number. So some Orients are just given nicknames online and some stick. Most of the orient names seem to originate with Orient USA. They give them a name when they are released here, and that usually becomes the predominant one on the internet. Partially because they pay for advertising.
Reason I ask if you saw my video was because when I asked Orient USA about these they told me "Despite what some unauthorized sellers are calling them, these will not be known as the Mako or Ray III"
Now to be fair, Orient USA is not offically part of Orient. They are just the Exclusive distributor here. So do they really have more of a say in the name then the bulk of the fans? Who knows. I just know there is some confusion out there. Which is why I've temporary named mine the Mako X. A good a name as any, until a more official one solidifies. Cheers.
I have been looking for a red dial watch for a while and this one ticks the boxes. I
think I will be getting one as soon as availability increases.
Great video again as usual
Thanks! Hopefully availability will be much more in a few months.
I have gone for the blue dial with the silicon strap... don't really like metal straps!! I have to say though the burgundy dial is a thing of beauty!!
I acquired the same Hadley Roma strap for my recently acquired Kamasu and the combo is a 10+!
Your commentary reminds me of watching The Wonder Years! Lol! Good video.
Thanks!
Great informative review. Mako 2 are great value now. Just picked up a black one at £99 including postage. Would have preferred blue but as a beater it will be perfect.
The sub £200 diver watches are all teriffic value, whichever brand we look at. I will be looking for this Kamasu to dip in price and will pull the trigger for sure.
£99 for a Mako ii is pretty good. So far the lowest I've seen the Kamasu for was $180 on Massdrop. Which i think is about £135. Not sure if it will pop up at that price again.
Just order one too. great review. what is the weight with a leather band vs metal band. cheers
I think it's about 165g.
Superb presentation, thank you!
You're very welcome!
Whats the difference in reference numbers 003R vs 003R19A/B?