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  • @Ex.zed.
    @Ex.zed. 4 года назад +64

    Orient is one of the most underrated brands out there.

  • @Ryan-jr2cv
    @Ryan-jr2cv 5 лет назад +100

    Can’t beat Orient for value and quality.

    • @SeriousWatches
      @SeriousWatches  5 лет назад +13

      Very true!

    • @pattymiller2160
      @pattymiller2160 4 года назад +8

      Totally agree. Ray II is my daily.

    • @SilverSergeant
      @SilverSergeant 3 года назад

      Take a look at the Aragon Divemaster 42....with a bracelet.

    • @chrishalle1982
      @chrishalle1982 3 года назад

      True

    • @yux.tn.3641
      @yux.tn.3641 3 года назад +1

      bought one and yeah the price and quality seem even higher than seiko???

  • @GIFan-ht4xs
    @GIFan-ht4xs 2 года назад +8

    Lately I've been looking for many value for money Automatic Dive Watches and after many many brands such as Sthührling, Duxot, Spinnaker, etc. and then I came to a conclusion that Orient is the best one with the best value for money.
    and my heart fell for Orient Kanno RA-AA0913L
    Inhouse Movement, Cal F6922's good reputation and proved to be as good as Seiko's NH35A, Excellent material and build quality, etc.
    I just have no regrets for buying the Orient Kanno.

  • @anthoniussusanto4452
    @anthoniussusanto4452 4 года назад +18

    I have 1 orient and 3 orient stars. Now I can say that Orient watches are seriously good quality for the money!

  • @vincentjack735
    @vincentjack735 3 года назад +12

    Orient watches are majestically divine.

  • @Dianimations_
    @Dianimations_ 3 года назад +15

    I was torn between Orient and Swiss Military to get for my bf, this kinda persuaded me into getting Orient, they do look very classy

    • @SeriousWatches
      @SeriousWatches  3 года назад +5

      I hope that your boyfriend will enjoy his new watch! :-)

    • @navboi12
      @navboi12 3 года назад +2

      Also take a look at the Orient Star lineup. Better build and finish, great value!

  • @AstraGaijin
    @AstraGaijin 3 года назад +10

    I absolute love Orient, it's my favorite watch brand since I was a child.
    I have a small collection of 4 watches and 2 of them are Orients, I have a 3 Star 469WA3 P1SX for daily use and a black Men's Envoy to use in more formal events.
    I'm also planning to buy a Defender and a Flight, beautiful timepieces!

    • @SeriousWatches
      @SeriousWatches  3 года назад +1

      Awesome choices :-). Thank you for sharing - Orient is such a great brand!

    • @ardmrad9278
      @ardmrad9278 Год назад

      F6922 works like a quartz unbelievably accurate.

  • @firefightergoggie
    @firefightergoggie 4 года назад +5

    I just love my Orient watches. They've never disappointed me.

    • @kinnamchan3064
      @kinnamchan3064 4 года назад +3

      Once you're in the lion's den you can't escape😍

  • @terrypreston197
    @terrypreston197 4 года назад +7

    Got an Orient Star open heart classic in silver with power reserve , i love it ,its stunning 👍

  • @stuartbrown25
    @stuartbrown25 Год назад +1

    i recieved this notification video on my phone today, i checked this video out and after watching this video i went onto serious watches website to look at orient watches as ive never owned one before. i came across many but the orient RA-AS0103A open heart and moon phase complications caught my eye along with it's beautiful blue mother of pearl. ive just placed an order for this beautiful looking watch and look forward to wearing it.

  • @papapatriot
    @papapatriot 3 года назад +2

    That first Orient star is stunning!

  • @seikocitizenwatches
    @seikocitizenwatches 8 месяцев назад +1

    I love the Royal Orient but has been discontinued due to Grand Seiko competition.
    Recommend to give reference number to each Orient watch featured in the video and its price that would help those who are serious interested looking for one.

  • @SilverSergeant
    @SilverSergeant 3 года назад +4

    Orient is high on my list of great watch companies. The Kamasu is exceptional. The Aragon Divemaster 42 is also a lot of watch for the money.

  • @mobius235
    @mobius235 4 года назад +1

    I bought a black Orient Envoy a week ago and I'm absolutely in love with it!
    The quality of the materials used and assembly is almost unbelievable for the price.
    And that open heart is mesmerizing

  • @spy8464BB
    @spy8464BB 5 лет назад +5

    I completely love my Triton. I bought the black face version. I can't stop looking at it. I am sold on Oeient's quality and design. Now you have brought the Star line to my attention. By the way, I enjoyed this video very much.

    • @silverghost4206
      @silverghost4206 2 года назад

      Never sell that triton. Its such a special orient watch. Special watch in general. I have the blue dial, an i accidently scratched up under neath the bezel going from 7 6 an 5. Im so upset. I had to take the bezel insert off cause someone threw keys at me an seriously damage the bezel insert. I loved the aluminum bezel insert on the triton. An now i dont have one. Plus scratches on that one part of the watch. I was thinking of selling it, but i am not. The triton is very hard to find in the blue dial. An if you do find it, you have pay alot more money for it now. Maybe one day i can find someone to make it un damaged again. The triton is magical , just something so special about it.

    • @simonrodriguez7204
      @simonrodriguez7204 10 месяцев назад

      I have the trition pepsi colour variant, and I gotta say, the bracelet feels a little too big since it doesn't taper. But on a black nato strap, the watch looks absolutely killer. And the bezel is the most satisfying bezel I've ever turned and listened to. And I have tried Longines, Breitlin and Omegas bezels, watches that are a lot more expensive. Yet, the Orient feels absolutely superior in quality. Very impressive

  • @Simple_Jack82
    @Simple_Jack82 2 года назад +2

    I just got a Burgundy Kamasu with a ceramic bezel and love it. I wouldn't have bought it without a modded ceramic bezel. I kinda like the Maestro and the bambino but have no reason to rush out and buy them. I find myself only liking them due to the price point and not the designs.

  • @garyggarner7738
    @garyggarner7738 3 года назад +2

    I’ve Added several Orients to my collection. Great Watches! Thank You for your excellent Videos! I came from one site that showed an Orient Chrono but he was moving around so much could not view the time pieces. All these Watches are Beautiful! You did an excellent job of showing and explaining the Time Pieces. Thank You so Much!!

  • @collectingtengu4905
    @collectingtengu4905 4 года назад +3

    A love letter (video) to Orient. Unfortunately I have not been a paying customer, yet... I won a Bambino from you last year close to Christmas. You rock, also when I had a question about my Ray II you replied to at Instagram... a watch I did not even buy from you. Keep up the great work and looking forward to more of your videos. Promised: One day, I will pull the trigger in your shop!

    • @SeriousWatches
      @SeriousWatches  4 года назад +2

      Thanks so much for your kind words! :-) I hope that we can be of service to you in the future, but mostly that we can share a passion for watches, regardless of where you've bought them!

  • @ardmrad9278
    @ardmrad9278 Год назад +2

    Orient F6922 works like a quartz. My Ray II is still on zero with my quart, watch after nearly 4 days. It's mind blowing.

  • @kanifuker721
    @kanifuker721 2 года назад +3

    I have three orients and they're awesome watches plus i didn't have to sell one of my family to afford one.

  • @harperblackson4688
    @harperblackson4688 4 года назад +5

    I bought a black orient kamasu last 5 months. I haven't wear my other watches since the day I wear kamasu for the first time.

    • @syafiqaszamin6411
      @syafiqaszamin6411 3 года назад

      I bought a black kamasu last November, happy with the quality and value

  • @rayseaman6204
    @rayseaman6204 4 года назад +3

    I think the Orient Watch company will have a bright future if they ADVERTISE more ! They have EXCELLENT products, yet very few people know of them. I LOVE my two Capital Dress watches (Quartz) because they are reliable, cheap (80 U.S. dollars each.), and great looking. Maybe Orient does not advertise to keep its prices reasonable? I wonder...

  • @tedblack2415
    @tedblack2415 4 года назад +3

    A thumbs up, recently got into the brand and really like what they do across the board .

    • @SeriousWatches
      @SeriousWatches  4 года назад

      Good to hear you are enjoying Orient as much as we are!
      - Wies
      SeriousWatches

  • @FOURTYFIVERS45
    @FOURTYFIVERS45 Год назад +1

    Big Orient fan

  • @bernardwadding
    @bernardwadding 5 лет назад +3

    Really tempted by the Portuguese homage. Thanks for the real and honest review / comparison.

    • @SeriousWatches
      @SeriousWatches  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you for watching! The Orient Star RE-AW0004S is truly stunning. Plus it has the latest generation of Orient movement, the Orient Cal. F6G42, with the improved 50 hour power reserve!

  • @sonnyxlbright5904
    @sonnyxlbright5904 3 года назад +2

    Great video. For me, apart from the sheer value for money that Orient watches offer, my main attraction to them is the way that Orient manages to combine ruggedness with beauty in their watches.
    Take the Ray for example, it glides comfortably between the world's of dive watches and dress watches. Orient has simply nailed the art of making a beast look pretty. And don't even get me started on the dress watches !

  • @ednammansfield8553
    @ednammansfield8553 4 года назад +2

    I have just come across your channel and saw this review on Orient watches. I own four Orient watches of which my very first Orient watch being an Orient Tristar watch which is at the lowest price range for automatic watches similar to a Seiko 5. I have had it nearly five years now and I must admit it is probably the most accurate automatic watch that I own. Two other Orient watches are from the Orient Neo 70's Panda range of Solar powered chronographs which were made for the Japanese domestic market, both great watches which I wear often and my final Orient is a quartz sports watch which is great as a casual watch. I find that Orient watches are hard to find here in the UK so purchased mine online as I am not aware of any dealerships here. Many thanks for your video.

    • @SeriousWatches
      @SeriousWatches  4 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for that! Very glad to read that you love Orient as well!
      While Orient isn't distributed in the UK at the moment, we do ship there (on a daily basis in fact) and until the end of the year the UK will not have any VAT or duties from Europe, so you're all good! But not to turn it into a sales pitch: enjoy Orient, regardless of where you buy them!

    • @ednammansfield8553
      @ednammansfield8553 4 года назад

      @@SeriousWatches many thanks for the information. I look forward to when they are more readily available here in the retailers. I am thinking of purchasing a Bambino next. I would definately push the button on one if they were a bit smaller in the traditional 37 mm to 40mm size for a dress watch.

  • @brianmsahin
    @brianmsahin 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic watches. I have the 44mm Mako Xl orange bezel and absolutely love it, suits my almost 7.9" wrist. It's non hacking, not hand winding but that doesn't bother me as I wear it quite a lot. Orient quality is often better than Seiko particularly in finishing and getting the chapter ring properly aligned. Having said that my sporty Seiko 5kx SRPD51K2 has perfect alignment, but I know it's a bit of a lottery on what you get.

  • @robert-francoismallon4988
    @robert-francoismallon4988 3 года назад +1

    Love my Makko II USA great watch!!!

  • @tfpp1
    @tfpp1 2 года назад +2

    I've got a humble little 3 watch budget-"collection", and I recently purchased a Bambino II (cream dial, blue hands) and it's gorgeous, I love it.

    • @silverghost4206
      @silverghost4206 2 года назад +1

      I had the triton, orient star diver , orient star classic... An a couple other orient watches. I do not own them anymore. Had to sell them all. Only watch i own now is the orient kamasu limited edition. I miss them greatly. I had a omega constellation that i owned for one day. I returned it. It was used, my point here is i did not see a big differnce between my high end orients an that one particular omega model. Orients make high quality watches that are just as good as swiss.....

  • @limonerodecorazon6684
    @limonerodecorazon6684 3 года назад +2

    Love my orien ray raven II

  • @rajvarghese2974
    @rajvarghese2974 4 года назад +2

    i just came to know this brand has some much value......i for one have a orient vintage clock that was it ...it was just recently i came to know of the bambino line up and now recently herd of many good dress watches from orient.......seriously orient makes good quality and stunning watches.....

  • @jeffjohnson151
    @jeffjohnson151 4 года назад +2

    Superb watches.

  • @neilpiper9889
    @neilpiper9889 2 года назад +2

    same as Seiko. Mostly without Sapphire chrystals.

  • @collectingtengu4905
    @collectingtengu4905 4 года назад +4

    I believe, that Orient may be a big(ger) winner in the future. While Seiko works more upscale and raising revenue by raising prices, Orient can target the more (true) entry level base. Their large scale of models and the affordable prices may win Seiko's former base.
    Even without Seiko's course: Orient watches are simply great. Everything is made inhouse (not sure about assembling) and a lot of companies can not offer that.

  • @zzzzxxxx341
    @zzzzxxxx341 4 года назад +3

    What a gorgeous watch, gonna get that. Ler's go!!!!

  •  5 лет назад +25

    Orient: best value on the market.

  • @craigdunn3231
    @craigdunn3231 3 года назад +1

    It looks so lovely I like it

  • @babekazimi
    @babekazimi 10 дней назад +1

    Kamasu forever bro. 🤩🤩🤩

  • @defender1030
    @defender1030 4 года назад +2

    i have 6 orient watches and i love them. i wish orient make 38mm size.

    • @tonywong8134
      @tonywong8134 4 года назад

      They make tri-star watches in the 36-37mm size...but I have an open hear sapphire watch with a skeletonized window showing the step. It's similar to the Orient Eclipse which is 40mm, but a bit smaller. I forgot the model number but it's a great size with a 20mm lug width.

  • @fabriziodutto7508
    @fabriziodutto7508 4 года назад +5

    Outstanding review! I love Orient!

  • @anidoma
    @anidoma 3 года назад +1

    Great video! Planning to buy an orient watch soon. Thanks!

    • @SeriousWatches
      @SeriousWatches  3 года назад

      Great! :-) You will surely enjoy your new watch!

  • @TremendoT
    @TremendoT 2 года назад +1

    I got my 3star watch stolen and I legit almost shed a tear. BEST watch I ever owned 🥲

  • @a.haifisch5114
    @a.haifisch5114 3 года назад +2

    I would likee to see a mechanical Chronograph or a 28.800 beats movenent from Orient in the future.

    • @SeriousWatches
      @SeriousWatches  3 года назад +1

      Those would be 2 very cool things! Orient did make a mechanical chronograph, but it featured a Seiko-based movement, rather than truly in-house.
      Fingers crossed for some nice models in 2021 :-)

  • @joshsimmo
    @joshsimmo 3 года назад +1

    Great video

  • @AlphaSphere
    @AlphaSphere 4 года назад +2

    I'm new to mechanical watches after being fed up with the throw away type mentality of tech in general. Being a very tech minded person I wonder what makes one movement beter then another movement. I hear a lot of "this is a beautiful movement" but I have yet to come across someone diving deeper into what the differences are.

    • @SeriousWatches
      @SeriousWatches  4 года назад +4

      There's a few elements that come to it. The easy one is a movement simply being beautifully constructed and finished. Another is what it is actually able to do (e.g. the complications - a 3 hander versus a moonphase and so on - constructing the latter is a lot more complicated). Or how efficiently it is constructed. Most comtemporary movements are more or less re-inventions of the same wheel, but there are differences. E.g. the Seiko Magic Lever is a fun thing to read about: calibercorner.com/seiko-magic-lever/
      Watch movements are bits of engineering that you can still fully understand every detail of (unlike a modern computer for example) and you can have a lot of fun digging into it :-). Of course a €50000 A. Lange watch will have a fine movement that is close to perfect on every level, but that's to be expected at that price point. As a watch enthusiast is probably more fun what certain engineers have developed on a budget and with true ingenuity while there are restraints.
      As a channel we don't pretend to really cater to that subject, as we're a retailer, but our team do all love watches and we have 2 people on staff who are certified watchmakers and went through a 4 year course. If you genuinely love the engineering, it may be fun to purchase a 6497 movement or something easy to work on and just experimenting with it a little bit!

  • @megasoid
    @megasoid Год назад +1

    Amazing brand, even more so when you factor in what you pay for. Some more expensive watches fall short, which isn't acceptable.

  • @kipdokken-
    @kipdokken- 4 года назад +13

    orient can rival swiss made watch in quality or even better.

  • @TarikSammour
    @TarikSammour 2 года назад +2

    I love these watches, cant buy anything else these days...

  • @simonthomas5113
    @simonthomas5113 2 года назад +1

    Laughed out loud at the "if you have a boring and need to see the open heart"! It should have been a few nervous titters from me!

  • @ercanbanka5377
    @ercanbanka5377 7 месяцев назад +1

    if i could restart collecting watches on a budget i would focus on Orient , i made some mistakes .

  • @thedoctor0123
    @thedoctor0123 4 года назад +1

    hello , casio does all that too and more, check the casio linage titanium ... orient is cool too , nice video

  • @edwardcrater3591
    @edwardcrater3591 3 года назад +1

    I do have to agree with you that it is a bit silly that the fan boys give nicknames to watches. 😁

  • @fabionaka8066
    @fabionaka8066 4 года назад +1

    Got all of them except moon phase and bambino. I want the moon phase!

  • @thibaut5345
    @thibaut5345 3 года назад

    I appreciate all your videos because they are informative. I notice that they are all spoiled by your autofocus. Would you have a way to deactivate it?

  • @yosuke19841
    @yosuke19841 3 года назад +1

    History of Orient can be tracked back to 1901. They discontinued between 1946 to 1950 though.

  • @ercanbanka5377
    @ercanbanka5377 7 месяцев назад

    You can compare Orient Star with "Premium Swiss made" watches like Tissot , Certina or Mido .

  • @ChrisBeckman
    @ChrisBeckman 4 года назад +2

    Thank you! Very well stated and educational... I own 4-5 Orient watches and adore them... love the Orient Star pieces shown also.
    Cheers! @nashvillewatch

  • @user-lo4sf3oi6q
    @user-lo4sf3oi6q 3 года назад +1

    please review OrientStar diver open-heart, if available!!!😋😋😋

    • @SeriousWatches
      @SeriousWatches  3 года назад

      We do have video's of those models up on RUclips! :-)

  • @sawyerandpoppytv3965
    @sawyerandpoppytv3965 4 года назад +2

    Orient is a great watch company for the price you won’t find a better value.

  • @guntherbraeckevelt
    @guntherbraeckevelt 3 года назад +1

    What about the Orient multi year calendar watch, any goos?

  • @ercanbanka5377
    @ercanbanka5377 7 месяцев назад +1

    8:07 i am thinking on getting this one , i am just waiting for my refund on the "nivada grenchen" antarctic spider , i thought it was from switzerland but after giving the order and paying over 1000 Dollars i got a message from People in Hong Kong , i am not ok with a Policy of stealing a Name without having anything to do with Switzerland or the history of the brand , even if the watches are good quality , i don't care . This Orient Star reminds me on the IWC Portofino which i really like but i can't pay 5000 Dollars for a watch , this is insane .

  • @waynemarkc6862
    @waynemarkc6862 3 года назад +1

    Where does the 3 stars Orient fit in are they in the middle of the quality?..I have a Bambino and love it.

    • @SeriousWatches
      @SeriousWatches  3 года назад +2

      The 3 Star range is the affordable line of Orient. Sort of like the Seiko 5. They do have the same movements as the regular Orient models, but just a lower level of finishing and less sturdy bracelets and so on. Not a bad buy by any means, but something to consider :-)

  • @derbywinner6316
    @derbywinner6316 4 года назад +1

    Orient is quality period

  • @vegetamoustache
    @vegetamoustache 5 лет назад +3

    @SeriousWatches nice orient towel , where did you buy it please?

    • @SeriousWatches
      @SeriousWatches  5 лет назад +3

      As an authorised dealer we got a few of them from our distributor :-). Unfortunately we have none left to give away!

    • @vegetamoustache
      @vegetamoustache 5 лет назад

      @@SeriousWatches ok, thank you

  • @silverghost4206
    @silverghost4206 2 года назад +1

    I have a question, about a orient star watch i own. Its the orient star diver pepsi bezel. What is your thoughts an feelings on that specific orient dive watch?. An the orient triton if you dont mind. Love your passion for orient watches.

    • @SeriousWatches
      @SeriousWatches  2 года назад

      The triton is a great model, but unfortunately it has been discontinued. The finishing level is below a Star, but considering the price it's a good one to pick up if you still can :-)

  • @eagle-ds1qi
    @eagle-ds1qi 4 года назад

    orient star 40 hours power reserve movement and this orient small second with 24 jewels >>> In your opinion, which is better?

  • @paulvon2378
    @paulvon2378 3 года назад +2

    Orient Star is even better

  • @henrycheang424
    @henrycheang424 3 года назад +1

    Is there any chance to see you review the orient star skeleton watch. Dx0020s model?

    • @SeriousWatches
      @SeriousWatches  3 года назад +1

      We'll add it to the list! Those skeletons are absolutely magnificent :-).
      We did get 7 more semi-skeletons in stock today, which we'll film next week!

    • @henrycheang424
      @henrycheang424 3 года назад

      @@SeriousWatches lovely. Looking forward to see more of your channel.

  • @ismailtahri3878
    @ismailtahri3878 5 лет назад +1

    @SeriousWatches What is the exact model on your wrist ? Where can I buy it ?

    • @SeriousWatches
      @SeriousWatches  5 лет назад +2

      It's the SFD0H001B, which is a STI limited edition from 2010 :-). No longer for sale, unfortunately!

  • @nilsmagwalt3410
    @nilsmagwalt3410 4 года назад

    Orient Star is compareable to Seiko Presage/Prospex. Especially the models in the price segment between 300 and 1100 €.
    Grand Seiko is in a different league. The best way to compare Royal Orient and Grand Seiko.

  • @woonfaseng8737
    @woonfaseng8737 4 года назад

    i am a orient fan for their dress watches but i really don't find the bambino small seconds that great / good.

  • @ARMYRIFLES46
    @ARMYRIFLES46 4 года назад +1

    Whats the name of the third watch he showed?

    • @SeriousWatches
      @SeriousWatches  4 года назад +1

      The blue diving watch? That's the Orient FAA02005D also known as the Orient Ray :-)

    • @ARMYRIFLES46
      @ARMYRIFLES46 4 года назад

      SeriousWatches thank you very much

  • @kyle_vr
    @kyle_vr 4 года назад +2

    Opinions on the Mako XL?

    • @kyle_vr
      @kyle_vr 4 года назад +3

      Also I love the Heritage Gothic, very classic Americana railway aesthetic!

    • @TheGeezzer
      @TheGeezzer 4 года назад +1

      Excellent value, excellent quality throughout.

    • @kyle_vr
      @kyle_vr 4 года назад +1

      @@TheGeezzer yeah! I got it recently and I love it. I'm going to put it on a brown leather strap

    • @TheGeezzer
      @TheGeezzer 4 года назад +1

      @@kyle_vr Glad you like it, Orient are watches for the wise lol. I'm currently wearing a Mako III.

    • @kyle_vr
      @kyle_vr 4 года назад +1

      @@TheGeezzer Very nice!

  •  5 лет назад +2

    I wish Orient makes a Ray with open heart :(

  • @DannyPops
    @DannyPops 4 года назад

    i feel like im watching a jewelry thief with those black gloves lol.

  • @Make_SPQR_Great_Again
    @Make_SPQR_Great_Again 3 года назад +1

    I'd buy every single of them if they removed that date window.

  • @Nothingtoya
    @Nothingtoya 3 года назад

    Damn, you're sold out of all but the ray?

  • @chrishalle1982
    @chrishalle1982 3 года назад

    The thing on some orient watches is, i dont like white watchfaces. It reminds me on those big kitchen watches.

  • @Tintoycar
    @Tintoycar 3 года назад +1

    Nederlands accent ;-)

    • @SeriousWatches
      @SeriousWatches  3 года назад +1

      Haha, that's true! We're a Dutch company :-)

    • @Tintoycar
      @Tintoycar 3 года назад

      @@SeriousWatches Ik ben een enorme uurwerk-freak met 1 probleem: allergie :-(, ik draag oude Casio databank en oude Casio Marlin, die zijn ok, de oude databanken die ik op internet koop: allemaal een onmakkellijk gevoel aan de pols, zo vreemd.....

  • @dannychan2924
    @dannychan2924 Год назад

    Orient watches are anything but “cheap “!

  • @shahzadhaider9195
    @shahzadhaider9195 Год назад +1

    Very nice video , to the point
    Congrats , you have one more SubS
    Orient watches are so great

    • @SeriousWatches
      @SeriousWatches  Год назад

      Thank you! We'll be doing a re-visit video hopefully early 2023! :-)