Is the Orient Mako a good watch?

The Orient Mako collection is a whole lot to unpack — quite literally. However, it’s one quality dive watch that will surely win you at first glance. For such an affordable watch, it has all the basic functions of a dive watch. Moreover, its automatic movement makes for such a compelling case.

What is the difference between Orient Mako2 and Ray2?

The bezels on both watches combine a black and white design, with the numbering on the Ray II slightly more prominent and bolder than the Mako II. Again, this difference in style means the Ray II looks like a quintessential dive watch, whereas the Mako II tips towards a sportier feel.

Is the Orient Ray 2 a good watch?

The Orient Ray II isn’t as fancy as the Rolex Submariner. But for a timepiece that looks similar to the iconic diver, it’s definitely a real bang for the buck. Apart from its affordable price, it comes with wonderful features that a lot of collectors — whether seasoned or amateur — adore.

Is Seiko An Orient?

In 2009, Seiko Epson made Orient Watch into a wholly-owned subsidiary. Then, to manifest further synergy, Orient Watch was merged into Seiko Epson in 2017.

What’s the difference between Orient Mako and Orient Ray II?

Each of the two models is 41.5mm wide in steel, and only differ in their strap options (the Orient Ray II can come on a black rubber strap versus the bracelet – and the bracelets of each differ slightly), along with the dial/hands design. The Orient Ray II costs $10 more than the Mako II.

Is the Orient Ray II a good watch?

[Orient Ray II Mod] I built my perfect watch! I purchased a black Orient Ray II and it was great. But I had a few complaints. The stock bracelet was crap and I got tired of NATOs and how they separate my wrist from the watch. The mineral crystal was horrible – not because it was prone to scratches, but because of the glare.

What’s the difference between the Mako and the Ray?

The Mako, on the other hand, has a bit of a more fancy and stylized design with numbers instead of shapes or symbols at the 6, 9 and 12 o’clock time slots. The Mako’s hour markers around the watch face are also thinner when compared with the Ray.

When did the Orient Mako USA come out?

I originally reviewed the Orient Mako back in 2009 here, and since then the company has come out with some new versions, and for the American market there is also the Orient Mako USA (reviewed here). Currently, I don’t know if the new caliber F6922 will make it into the upgraded Mako USA watch, but I imagine that it will eventually.