Thanks for the comparison, it's 2024 and I'm still debating between these two. Anyway, please include lug to lug measurements, that info is almost ignored with reviews/comparison but it matters significantly to people with small wrist sizes like mine which is only 6" and largest I can wear is Seiko watches because lug to lug is 44-46.... thanks
Thanks for the comparison. I really wanted a Mako II USA but can't buy one as I'm European, so the Kamasu is a great option to have. Hopefully they come out with a white dial version too some day.
I would like to see a Kamasu version with in a 6-9-12 dial layout. Also would like to see a Kamasu version 2 with a ceramic Bezel and more dial colors like orange, yellow and white.
I agree the crown is a touch undersized, but with my skinny fingers I have no trouble operating it. I was hoping the bracelets would be interchangeable, but it seems they are not. My Mako II will be arriving shortly with the bracelet, but I ordered my Kamasu with the silicone strap, which is very supple but is also a cat hair magnet.
Great video - thanks. Received my Mako 2 yesterday and think it looks a little “blingy”. If it’s same size /weight and movement as Kamasu, may pass on it and look for more subtle Citizen eco. I do like dial, hands and sapphire on Kamasu though
Great review. I currently have a Orient Ray 1 and 2 both blue dial and have been eyeing the Kamasu green dial. I really wish they would taper the bracelet towards the clasp for a bit more comfort.
These two have very similar dimensions. I think they would be pretty manageable for small wrists. For the visual appearance, I think the Mako 2 will look smaller due to the presence of a chapter ring. With the chapter ring, the dial is smaller giving an overall impression of a smaller watch.
great vid , do you think these bezels would inter change ?, i have the usa mako II and want to swop the blue kamasu bezel with the black bezel off the white usa mako II , so blue dial black bezel and white dial blue bezel . trying to find out if this would work before in buy the blue Kamasu ..
Hi, i got Red Kamasu and i love it very much. But as i see you also mention the crown is hard to screw in, mine is the same. My question is, is it the same on Mako 2 or its easier/harder to screw in cuz i think to buy the same blue one i watch it from long time and for the price i find it the best looking/quallity watch.
Is the Mako iii just another name for the Kamasu?. They seem to be identical to me & I see it for sale cheaper than the kamasu at 252$ usd on Orients site.. Thanks for the video..
Officially, there has never been a Mako III (yet to be, maybe). When the Kamasu and Kano were launched together, many thought that they were supposed to be successors to Mako II and Ray II. Hence the confusion on the names. Thanks to social media 😅
I think a lot of your subscribers, including your latest (that's me) have smaller wrists. Therefore, please include wrist shots in all of your videos. Cheers.
it is not an issue when screwd down only when fully extended I would recommend taking off the watch to use the crown as using it on the rist moves it at an angle without you realising and could snap it or muck up the threads. o do not think the wobble is really an issue though.
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Thanks for the comparison, it's 2024 and I'm still debating between these two. Anyway, please include lug to lug measurements, that info is almost ignored with reviews/comparison but it matters significantly to people with small wrist sizes like mine which is only 6" and largest I can wear is Seiko watches because lug to lug is 44-46.... thanks
Thank you. I too am trying to decide between these two. This has been helpful.
Thanks for the comparison. I really wanted a Mako II USA but can't buy one as I'm European, so the Kamasu is a great option to have. Hopefully they come out with a white dial version too some day.
I would like to see a Kamasu version with in a 6-9-12 dial layout. Also would like to see a Kamasu version 2 with a ceramic Bezel and more dial colors like orange, yellow and white.
Ironically enough, I already own the Mako and have been considering buying the Kamasu. [exact same colour ways]
I agree the crown is a touch undersized, but with my skinny fingers I have no trouble operating it. I was hoping the bracelets would be interchangeable, but it seems they are not. My Mako II will be arriving shortly with the bracelet, but I ordered my Kamasu with the silicone strap, which is very supple but is also a cat hair magnet.
Great video - thanks. Received my Mako 2 yesterday and think it looks a little “blingy”. If it’s same size /weight and movement as Kamasu, may pass on it and look for more subtle Citizen eco. I do like dial, hands and sapphire on Kamasu though
Yup, Mako 2 has a similar case size as the Kamasu. They share the same movement.
Come on Orient - solid endlinks and diving extension..
Great video! I will get the Mako2 or Ray2 instead of the Kamasu.
Great review. I currently have a Orient Ray 1 and 2 both blue dial and have been eyeing the Kamasu green dial. I really wish they would taper the bracelet towards the clasp for a bit more comfort.
Thanks! Yes, I totally agree that the bracelet should have some taper.
I dont know should i pay 85$ more for Kamasu.
Yes I paid more for Kamasu :)
You didn't say if the case diameter is same or different..
The Mako II is .3mm smaller.
other kamasu videos describe the crown as having a wobble, is this a fact?, and a problem?
The crown does wobble a little on mine but not terrible. My main issue is it's very hard to screw back the crown.
Which one looks smaller ?
I have a small wrist...
These two have very similar dimensions. I think they would be pretty manageable for small wrists.
For the visual appearance, I think the Mako 2 will look smaller due to the presence of a chapter ring. With the chapter ring, the dial is smaller giving an overall impression of a smaller watch.
Good video. Simple but informative. Keep the good work, Bro.. Greetings from Indonesia…🙏🏽🙏🏽☺️☺️
great vid , do you think these bezels would inter change ?, i have the usa mako II and want to swop the blue kamasu bezel with the black bezel off the white usa mako II , so blue dial black bezel and white dial blue bezel . trying to find out if this would work before in buy the blue Kamasu ..
Thanks! I'm not too sure if the bezels are the same but I know that the bezel inserts are not the same.
Hi, i got Red Kamasu and i love it very much. But as i see you also mention the crown is hard to screw in, mine is the same. My question is, is it the same on Mako 2 or its easier/harder to screw in cuz i think to buy the same blue one i watch it from long time and for the price i find it the best looking/quallity watch.
They have similar crown sizes. I did a video comparing crown sizes of several watches. Search for "How Big is Your Crown? Watch Crown Size Comparison"
Seems to me the crown is under slight spring tension, try pushing it toward the watch body while screwing.
Is the Mako iii just another name for the Kamasu?. They seem to be identical to me & I see it for sale cheaper than the kamasu at 252$ usd on Orients site..
Thanks for the video..
Officially, there has never been a Mako III (yet to be, maybe). When the Kamasu and Kano were launched together, many thought that they were supposed to be successors to Mako II and Ray II. Hence the confusion on the names. Thanks to social media 😅
And the Kamasu has a sapphire crystal. The Mako is Mineral glass
maybe is the orient kanno
does the bezel insert for kamasu has the same size with mako2 ?? thanks for the great video!
No. They are not the same.
I think a lot of your subscribers, including your latest (that's me) have smaller wrists. Therefore, please include wrist shots in all of your videos. Cheers.
Wrist shots are provided in their respective review videos 😊
which would u recommend?
My personal preference would be the Kamasu.
Is crown wobbly or lose when unscrewed?
I don't think the crown on my piece is wobbly. It does wiggle a little though but not really bad.
it is not an issue when screwd down only when fully extended
I would recommend taking off the watch to use the crown as using it on the rist moves it at an angle without you realising and could snap it or muck up the threads.
o do not think the wobble is really an issue though.
Kamasu looks much better, an improvement on the Mako 2 I think
They're just different.
From the slang I think you must be Singaporean or Malaysian... am I right? I loved the time I lived in Asia👍
Malaysian 😄
Mako 2