The New Best Mechanical Dive Watch Under $300 - Orient Kamasu Review
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
- The best affordable mechanical dive watch, a title that has been thrown around quite a bit in the world of watches and even on my channel before, but this Orient Kamasu recently has jumped up to make a very strong claim to be the latest owner of that title and to not give it up for quite some time.
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Why am I watching a review of a watch that Ive owned for several months already 😭
Can't give you an answer, but here I am doing the same thing
Maybe to see if u made a good choice😂
Cause you want to convince yourself that’s a “good “ watch despite the price.
Me too 😂
It’s called cognitive dissonance.
I bought Kamasu in emerald green a few months ago and it’s still my daily/ favorite watch. Next on my radar is the Tissot Gentleman 80
which one is emerald green ? the rare green/blue/aqua this is your talking about ? i never have seen this color or the red one in the reality but i need to see them.
I have the red one for jdm. I love it.
Great choices. I love that green color and the Tissot Gentleman is also a great watch without any doubt.
I got green one too is absolutely stunning its green and gold through strap. Lovely watch
If You want to go with Tissot gentleman you should buy automatic one sir . There is huge difference between auto-quartz.
I got the red Kamasu for 230 euros, 4 months ago. The best value for money diver! That sapphire is durable as hell, too! Trust me, it's been tested unintentionally against sharp marble corners and has zero scratches!
Good to know, just ordered one in red too a few days ago on amazon + a nato strap. How is your watch holding time, is it ok ????
Looking forward to joining the club
@@larsstougaard7097 it's +9-12 seconds per day. I hope that helps
@@PhilHermouth 👍
@@larsstougaard7097 Mine is running at +1.5 a day. It's ridiculously good.
@@Diepvries11 Wow cool, maybe I will be lucky too😊
"You can never misalign a chapter ring if you don't have a chapter ring"
-Teddy 😂😂😂
Wise words 😂
Abhi Manandhar I see what you did here
True but chapter rings gives the watch more depth and character.
Modern problem requires modern solution.
Abhi Manandhar I came here to make the same comment. Found this so funny 😂
Thanks Teddy for the continous straight-forward awesome content! You stepped up your videography A LOT during the last months. Your shots are simply amazing! You're also the only watch channel where I don't skip the intro as you actually wear the watch you present afterwards - really appreciate the effort here!
Orient is a great brand. I owned both the Blue Ray I & II and just loved them. I agree that THIS is probably the best diver you can get around 200 bucks. I just stepped up to a Triton a few weeks ago and just love it as well!
I do agree with your critics according the crown guards. But I think they can get away with it as they actually really guard the crown and weren't put there just for design purposes.
All the best from Germany!
His review of the Kamasu was one of several that convinced me to get one of these gems. I purchased my red Kamasu direct from Orient as I could not find a retailer with a red model in stock. Orient offered a year end (xmas) 15% discount so my out the door price was $261 (Dec. 2020). This watch has amazing style, fit and finish, accuracy is superb. After six days, my particular watch is steady at 15 secs fast or +2.5sec/day. My Rolex Air King runs -2sec/day (the Rolex's time can be controlled by positioning the crown down to slow or flat to speed up. In my first 6 years of ownership (I've had it 23 years), my Air King was never off by more than 2 seconds, not sec/day but seconds from true time). The Kamasu band is a robust 22mm, feels great and fits snuggly when the links are removed and micro-adjustment is set for my wrist. Highly recommended.
This was my Christmas present to my son in law. As a healthcare professional- he needed a water resistant watch that could stand continuous hand washing without removal. He has loved it. And he is smaller framed- and it’s not too big. So- I think great watch for the money. And great looking too. I highly recommend it to all “starters”.
Awesome gift! Way to pass on the love for watches to the next generation and thanks for watching!
gynechiatrist you’re a cool ass father in law 👍🏼
@Joe Cool that's quite false.
@Joe Cool Maybe the son-in-law is an EMT or Paramedic. They all wear watches.
I’ve had this for 7 months and love it. As a 21 year old the SKX just didn’t do it for me. This one is unreal value for money.
The only way it makes sense to own an SKX is if you are a giant seiko guy or if you want to rip it apart and mod the hell out of it. Stock they make no sense.
Can you explain why it does not make sense to wear a skx at your age ?
M F I have nothing but respect for the watch. It’s just how common of a watch that it’s become. The style is simple but doesn’t really look that expensive to me, I know that sounds stupid. But if I’m going to pay 300+ for a watch I want it looking great aesthetically. That said there’s plenty of 21 year olds who love it.
Nathan Mawhinney thx for your answer, i was just curious 😅
@@claytonberg721 just get an Islander diver from LIW if you're not fussed about the Seiko branding
Great video, Teddy. 100% agree with the assessment of Orient. I’ve had a Mako2 for a number of years and continue as my weekend and travel watch. Upgrading to the Kamasu, if only for the sapphire crystal is money well spent. Some viewers may see the bezel and the dial on the blue model reflect color differently and opt for the black, which is not a bad choice, but Orient executes their blue dials nicely.
Got the red one & loving it. Hard to find something in that colour that's wearable and/or affordable. Also keeps surprisingly good time, which is a bonus (+3 seconds a day).
I’ve never liked diver watches, mostly because of their way too thick bezel and the ugly circular hour-marks. This orient diver is actually one of the prettiest dive watches I’ve ever seen, so that’s for sure gonna go on my wishlist. And yes, I’ve seen rolexes, omega seamasters and tudors. This one looks better in my eyes. Maybe not the finishing and quality, but the design is better
I bought it from amazon about 3 weeks before this video was submitted and I have to agree with all you have listed as pros and cons. I've had a Seiko SNZH at that time in my collection too, which I used for a few months. I sold the Seiko to my cousin but exchanged the bracelets before I did that so he got a watch with a new bracelet and I ended up with the one from SNZH which, in my opinion, is a nicer looking bracelet. It's not all brushed but has got polished bits on each link too. I think it just suits the watch better than the original one. I kept the original clasp, of course, so there's no ORIENT-watch - SEIKO-clasp nonsense going on.
I own a Kamasu, and it goes toe to toe with my more expensive divers in terms of quality. Just can't be beat for the price. Great video Teddy!
Wow, I was just looking at this watch on Amazon and I decided I'd wait till later and I open my RUclips and I see this! It must be a sign from the watch gods!
I just bought this watch today! Great to see your review is so encouraging.
I love my Kamasu. It does everything I need, keeps good time, got day date, waterproof for every situation I'm likely to meet, and a great price. I can't praise this watch enough, superb bang for your buck.
This intro was boss. Teddys content keeps getting better!
The Kamasu is a beautiful watch for a great price. If I didn't already own a Ray II, this watch would be on my list.
Exactly my situation, otherwise I would have bought it already.
Since I've got the Ray II in black, this blue one was a no-brainer. Great watch.
I was in the same situation but now I have both, a blue Ray II and a red Kamasu, they look so different it justifies having both
Thank you, Teddy.
I enjoyed the review and very honest critique.
Wearing this watch for the first time today. I'm hooked. Thanks for the recommendations and love the channel.
Man, that intro is bangin'! great stuff Teddy
Got the red and the green dial. Absolute love them! Love your channel!
I got this watch in Japan Domestic Special Edition (blue dial and insert with Golden bezel and Hands) when I was in Japan early last year. Absolutely love it. It looks and wears much better than my Seiko Sea Urchin and SKX007
Fantastic videos teddy!! Camera work is amazing! Well done sir!
Thanks, as always, for the excellent content. Great review of a solid budget diver option.
Orient continues their trend of solid choices in the lower end of the price spectrum.
I'm a fan of the Bambino myself and keep one in my collection. I actually wore it today paired with my 14k bracelet as I welcomed my first grandbaby into the world. 😊
Got mine today from Amazon very pleased with it , very comfortable to were and looks amazing . Watching your channel with a few months love your reviews all the way from Ireland .
*I’m so excited!* Just bought this in blue for my first watch in 20 years! I needed a decent timepiece for work that has decent lume that is readable for at least 3/hrs past sunset. It was either this or a Invicta/Pagani… I don’t know much about watches so I hope I made the right choice. Lume is the most important thing I needed in the end.
I've got the green and love it. Dials look darker in person so keep that in mind. The aluminium bezel sits slightly proud so can get damaged easily and my bracelet is very squeaky. Overall it still is a great watch and highly recommend
Another excellent review, Teddy. I have this watch, I love this watch. Fits great, wears great, looks great, and at this price not afraid for it to take a beating.
Man, you have gotten so good at these. This watch is really neat, I’ll check it out! I’m still rocking that Vostok you sent me a while back. Love it!
Thanks buddy! Hope you’re still enjoying it 🙌🏻
I really like orient watches and especially their dive watches! They appear the be good quality, a nice size, and absolutely beautiful!
awesome video teddy love it mate!!!
Recently got into watches after watching yours and other RUclips videos and the red Kamisu was my first proper automatic watch great watch absolutely love the dial great show btw
This is an amazing watch. I have the red dial and it keeps more accurate time than my sarb033.
This one has been on my radar since I bought a Mako 2 some 12 months ago. Great watches with a great look!👍🏼
I really enjoy your beautiful cinematography of these beautiful watches combined with true in-depth knowledge.
I have this watch in the black/red colorway. it is soooo nice and comfortable as heck! Great review Teddy!
Thanks rich! Appreciate you watching!
Well done sir! Love my Kamasus, they are definitely on the dressier side of dive watches rather than the tool watch side which allows me to wear them places I wouldn't wear an SKX or Helm. Keep up the great work!
Oh, yeah the Kamasu! Great value for money. That's for sure. Still on my long list of watches to buy this year. Plus: I really dig that blue dial!
The red and green dial versions is also very nice 👍
Teddy great channel!! Binge watching while on lock down in Melbourne Australia. Stay safe everyone! Wrist check I'm wearing my Casio duro aka marlin 😄
Hey Teddy, love your videos! I think it would be really great if you made videos on "watch companies and the watches that built their success" or like a video on the history of important watch brands. I'm also trying to find a nice watch from the year that I was born (1998) and I imagine a lot of people would enjoy a video where you discuss a nice watch that was released each year!
Thanks for all your great videos, they've really influenced me and my interest in horology!
Love this watch. I sold all my micro brands diver watches but going to get this one. Decided only buying in house movement brands cheap or expensive. Thank you for video.
A superb review Teddy. I LOVE this watch, liked it as soon as I saw it however with several other divers, I was a little hesitant. Then stumbled on a return on Amazon for a steal. Watch arrived perfect like new and I wear this a lot more than my Oris or Omega, just fits great and looks great.
I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone. It’s really all the watch you will ever need... erm did I really just say that? 😳🤭
Love your videos. Ordered the green variant. Will be getting my hands on it when the pandemic crisis blows over hopefully XD
Got a black Kamasu a few weeks ago. It looks way more expensive than it is and feels great. It's one of my favorite watches in my small collection. I did replace the bracelet with a NATO strap -- the bracelet felt incredibly cheap and did not feel great.
Just purchased this watch and it arrives Saturday. Great value at this pricing point. Which is why i pulled the trigger on adding it too my collection. Generally collect Seikos mostly. I feel this wil be a great pickup to compliment my collection including the likes of grand Seikos presage, alpinist, longines hydroconquest etc, always great reviews here and thanks for the more precise breakdown. Cant wait to open it Saturday 👍
Orient Kamasu in maroon was my first automatic watch that I bought (had manual winding Helvetia and Darwil, but those are vintage).
I just love how the red turns into black during night time. Never believed that a red dial watch could be so versitile and easy to match with different style clothing.
When new, it ran around +15 secs a day, after frequent wearing, it's around +5 which is awsome. And that sapphire is a lifesaver. Only thing that scratches easly is the braclet and the polished sides of the case.
But I don't care, for 200 euros was a steal.
Got the Teal version right after it was released, and it's one of the watches I like the most in my collection
Loved the Kamasu. I loved it so much actually I gifted it to a close friend as his first ever mechanical timepiece. What a great starter watch it is! Now I just have my SKX009 as a beater, and Tudor Pelagos as my Swiss tool.
I bought this model about 6 months ago and it's my favorite watch I've ever owned. I love the "barracuda tooth" at the 12 marker and like that they didn't put the cartoonish (imo) circular hour markers. Really great watch.
Teddy, I love your channel and that watch is incredible. Your video intros are getting near Hollywood Movie quality. They are as entertaining to watch as are the videos themselves. Class from top to bottom. Be well and best wishes.
Thank you for your kind words Michael! Be well 🙌🏻
Love my blue Orient Ray 2 - I've swum in it, kayaked and camped in it and generally done everything in it for almost two years and it still looks like new. I do like the Kamasu a lot and have thought about trading, but the dial just doesn't do it for me in the way the blue sun burst on the Ray does. I'd like the sapphire crystal, that said I haven't damaged the mineral in the Ray yet and if I do I'll just pop and after market sapphire in. I have to say, I think the Ray's metal bracelet was also superior to the Kamasu's. All that said, I think It really is tough to fault any Orient's divers at this price range, especially for an 'everyday, everything, anywhere' watch.
Just picked up an orient open heart per your recommendations. Love it!
Cool, Orient is close to my heart too 😄, just bought a Kamasu.
Definitely love my Kamasu - paid a bit extra to get the green dial (though I really do love the blue!), and have absolutely no regrets. Thanks for the review!
You really had to make this, Teddy? The Amazon price was just coming down....
Great review. Thank you Teddy 😊👍
Great one Teddy. Best from UK.
I have Mako 2 USA and is very comfortable on the wrist.
Also look upmarket and great when suited or just wearing t-shirt.
Keep up good work.
Best from UK.
Indeed, and Orient as a whole are often the best overall buy in the sub-$300 field. Great vid as usual.
These videos are top notch. Great production and content.
Thank you my friend! 🙌🏻
I did not notice any blemishes at all or bad finishing on the indices on my Ray II, and not a single speck of dust under the glass either, but i am anxious to see when my Mako III/Kamasu arrives if it has the same blemishes/finishing issues as the one on this video. Anyway im glad you did not try to hide or forget to mention it, because especially the 9 oclock indice has a noticeable point which catches the light and seems visible to the naked eye outside of the macro shots. Great video and review Teddy.
Got 2 of them (the green and the blue) and I just love them.
Thanks for the review, you helped a lot with the selection of the first divers.
Just coming back to say this video is what sold me the Kamasu. I got mine just a few days ago and had been wearing it to everywhere. Money well spent.
very nice video and illustration, Salute m8 👏
I put a strapcode jubilee on my red dial kamasu they go great together
I just purchased this watch a few weeks ago as one of two first watches (the other being a Tissot Everytime Swissmatic). I also purchased a NATO strap to wear in place of the bracelet.
I just bought one in burgundy dial. I was on the fence but this video pushed me over the edge. The burgundy dial seems to pull a premium now.
Agree in 100%. Have burgundy for 3 months and this dial is insane :D
Great review. I have just begun my watch journey, and to date do not own any Orient watches. I hope to begin with this one. Currently with what is going on, some people may disagree, but even something as simple or even trivial as buying a watch may lend to a sense of normalcy in the midst of all this craziness. We will get through this. Thanks for staying the course. Thanks for postin! Stay safe sir!
Teddy, great review as usual. What jacket are you wearing? Looks great! Thks!
Teddy I too purchased an Orient as my first mechanical watch! A month later I proceeded to buy myself another Orient off of your website. I absolutely love Orient watches.
I got it in green/teal. Great watch! Mine runs at plus 3 seconds a day started off at plus 6 seconds but after a couple of months its now plus 3 seconds. Thats good accuracy given luxury Swiss watches are +- 2 secs a day.
Awesome intro and background score!
Excellent video. Orient puts out some great products at reasonable prices...thanks for the update!
My first mechanical piece was an orient Mako with two crowns, one being a pusher for the date. Thanks to that little guy, I’ve now spent a few thousand dollars on watches in the last couple of years. No regrets though
I own a blue ray 2 for the last 3 years. Orient is good company for the price range. Will pick this new watch up as a upgrade.
I really liked the micro photography of the watch. I think the Kamasu would look great on a horween or a blue or black rubber strap.
I think this might be my next watch! Thanks for the review and the channel is fantastic! I recently got serious about watches, and I have to let you know your channel has helped me out a ton! I’ve use your videos as research tools, and I can’t thank you enough. Now let’s hope the next sweepstakes makes its way up here to Canada. 🇨🇦🤞🏼 Thanks again, and keep up the great work!
I just bought this Watch off of ebay, red dial and a black bezel. My first Orient Watch, should be here in a couple of days. Thank you, for the review Teddy!
This video was very informative and will play a part in my decision to purchase a model of this brand.
Beautiful watch. I've got a ray 2 and love it. I think this model is a little too similar to my Ray to justify a purchase, but it's a really great watch! Also, your macro shots are fantastic!
Nice budget diver! Thanks for the praise on the macro shots as well!
After scratching the crystal on my Ray2, ( fencing wire and mineral crystal don't do well together) I had it replaced with a sapphire crystal. Really worth the upgrade and it is now by far my favourite. The sunburst on that blue dial is quite mesmerizing.
@@ChapeauRouge921
They sure do make beautiful sunburst! dials!
Vic Mouton -good move, and shows how much you appreciate the RayII.
I was little sceptical while I was ordering my Scarlet Kamasu as I have 7.5 inch wrist and thought that how bad would it be. I own Seikos which are 37 and 38 mm and thought 41.8mm would be bigger for my wrist. However, I went ahead and I do not regret it at all. I love the watch to its core. It's a stunner in Scarlet and it plays beautifully in different lighting conditions.
I have this same Kamasu but with the red dial, I'm in love with it. People also give me compliments all the time, amazing piece for the price
I have the Orient Kamasu with the maroon dial/black bezel. I really like it. My two issues are the tiny crown and my watch came with a bracelet that was scuffed in three places. Strapcode is now offering bracelets for this watch.
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.
just bought this as my first watch. Thanks for the video :)
I just bought one (black face, red bezel) and it's absolutely gorgeous. Lovely watch and great value for money. Nice quality.
Collection talk with ur bro would be very interesting! Great video
Great review! Please consider reviewing the newer gorgeous Kamasu 2!
Awesome review. Don't have an Orient in my collection. After this review, might consider adding one. I hope you & yours are safe & well.
Thank you, Kenneth. This would be the one to get if you ask me. Also, wishing the same for you.
Dang: eBay giveaway only open to US residents. That's a shame.
I know! One disappointed Canuck here!!
Sorry man! I’ll make up for it in the future!
Yeah, a bit sad, but good luck to all US citizens out there
Yeah, really disappointing. I imagine Teddy has a world wide following, mainly USA perhaps but a large number of followers who now feel less included in his community
@@TeddyBaldassarre No worries: it was a good video, and that's a great watch.
Just got my Kamasu the other day on the rubber strap, absolutely love it. Keeps better time than my Swiss watch for twice the price lol.
GREAT video as usual Teddy!
Thanks Omar! Appreciate it!
I got a black one, it said Mako III on the tag from the manufacturer. It is the first true mechanical I've owned, and what a gem! It is accurate to 3 sec in 5 days!
Great review and won't argue with the praise for the Orient Kamasu. I was looking extensively for a daily diver to spare my higher end swiss divers and just couldn't pay the asking price for any of Seiko's sub $600 offerings. They all felt like they should be half the price, no saphire crystals, basic movements, dull dials no milled clasps. Frankly I think for a massive company with their resources they should just sapphire crystal an ceramic bezel current turtles and samuri's and keep the msrp where it is.. I almost ordered a green dial Kamasu and just decided to take a chance on the Triton. It worked out to be under $100 more and had the upgraded pvement and anti reflective coating and japanease diver certification. I am beyond taken by the watch, the design, the bezel movement, lume, finish everything but the clasp and divers extension are unbeleiveble for the price. Many dump on the bracelet yes its not perfect but its quiet, impecable finished and assembled for the price. Would I pay $50 more for a milled clasp? Yes I would and Orient should update this considering its their top diver in the sub orient star line.
Man you nailed it with the dull dials. The black skx dial looks like construction paper.
Great review!
I've got the black-gray Kamasu II two weeks ago and absolutely love it. It's an excellent watch with robustness and originality, specially if you get it under $200. It fits perfectly in small wrists (mine's about 6,25"), so size isn't a concern. Definitely aiming now for the blue Kamasu of the first generation showed in the video.
I have the red version, and it never fails to draw me in. You’re correct about the bracelet; I replaced it with a black leather strap and it looks and wears fantastic. It also wears great in summer on a Nato.
Why did the bracelet annoy you?
Hi, Teddy. I have the blue ray 2 and it's perfect for me except it's mineral glass . Thanks for sharing this video.😷😸
Teddy, I just ordered my Kamasu Red dial for just $230 (all included) and will get it in 3 days. Can't wait to see it in real and wear it with a huge smile on my goofy face. I also have Bambino Gen2, cream dial/blue hands that I love and Orient Perpetual Calendar, white dial. I enjoy your channel even that your price range is way higher than my budget.. hehee Thanks