Everything about this watch doesn't make sense, especially for me and my tastes. The gold, the purple black fade, the day date color mismatch, the bad bracelet. Mine will be here in 7-10 days.
Ben, let's agree to disagree. I absolutely love this watch design. Maybe, because I am older. I remember this design very well. You are right about the low quality bracelet and the modest water resistance. It's crap. Still, I would consider buying it. Thanks for showing it on your channel.
I just received mine (dark blue dial) in the mail. Watched this video 2 months ago and agreed with Ben. Last week i re-watched it and fell in love with the aesthetic. Just got it and it's even better looking in person! the bracelet is my only complaint, but its easily overlooked once its on the wrist. Very happy with this watch so far.
True, i am a hardcore Orient fanboy and own the vintage and reissued SK. I’ve received nothing but praise about this timepiece mostly by non watch people
I have an original one. My father bougt it for me when I was 14 as my first "serious" watch (7-melody Montana was my 1st watch and it was awful in any way). Now I'm 47 and I have big watch collection from chinese frankens to Omegas and I still have my old SK in perfect condition. BTW this SK was not as cheap those days as it is today. And now I want to have this reissue badly. For me it's a part of family history. They made it for me.
@@XavierAncarno I’ve noticed that people who don’t know much about watches tend to be impressed by watches that stand out, even when, once they think about it a little, they realize they actually don’t like the way it looks. But flashy looking watches appear expensive to the layman. Invicta comes to mind.
I think they may have picked it because of this distinctive design. It's definitely not modern looking and if you're going to make a reissue you might as well make one that really evokes the era.
It's not a spec monster, but its absolutely packed with charm! (In my opinion) I own this watch and it gets a disproportionate amount of wrist time, even compared to my swiss pieces :D
Its a cool watch. Something very different from all these "diver" style watches that look exactly like each other. And besides, that color dial is badass. I am SOOOOOOOO tired of seeing the typical black and blue dial watch.
I like it! I seem to hate the watches you like and love the ones you don't! I guess that's what's fun about collecting watches is seeing other people's tastes.. Cheers
Orient hasn't let me down - this thing looks bloody brilliant, especially in the magenta. Just bought it as my first Orient, to sit next to my green Seiko recraft in glorious, clashing colours. Definitely wouldn't have paid more for it to get 10bar.
Just wanna point out - i think the naming scheme comes from the classification system on the english site. They are all named [caliber type] {series/collection}. In this case, the revival collection which takes their archive designs and renews them. I believe under this system the bambinos are called Mechanical Classic
When you see the white Orient FER2F004W Titanium - now THIS is a watch they should make available globally. In the watch sub on Reddit the people lost their mind about this beauty, when someone postet pictures... but I could not find it anywhere.
I... actually really like that. The weird retro gimpiness just adds to the charm. Very much of its era when you consider the original. Shame about the marginal water resistance and crappy bracelet though. Would perhaps suit subbing out for a mesh bracelet, or a purple and black nato.
Watch looks great. It's just not your style. Many people will like it. Your opinion is just that, an opinion. I do think it's overpriced though and the rest of your criticisms are very valid.
I like the watch, but the thing that kills it for me is that very large day/date window. It completely breaks up the dial. It might work if it was color matched with no border. But that's a color you don't see very often on dials, so that's cool.
When I saw few reviews of this watch I was like "oh, okay, seems cool" and that's it. When I saw this watch live - I just cannot prevent myself from buying it instantly. It's not most beautiful, it don't have best specs - but it is so weird I just love it.
I will absolutely go for this. Best representation of the 70's. The design makes absolutaly no sense. A non-diver dive watch. Lol. Born in 1970 I feel we belong together. I love it.
i know this watch must look for some of the younger audience, but this dial looks so much like my late father's watch i remember when i was a kid in the 80's. i've been searching for that piece for years without succes :( i hope some day i will find it for a nice restoration.
When you search the meaning of kitsch in the dictionary, this has a picture there. Since they released it, I was puzzled, as Orient is normally so classy with its designs.
I've liked this watch since the first time I seen it on the long Island watch channel, but I also realise it's very far from being a watch for everyone. For reasons I can't quite figure out I also really like a cheap bracelet and so that won't bother me. I'm also in the very privileged position of owning a couple of dozen watches or so. This means that I can add pieces that are a bit less conventional coz I have all the more conservative stuff largely covered. So love it or hate it, at least it's not boring and that's got to be worth something.
i got myself one of these because of the review:D And once i got it oh my - the cheapness of the bracelet, the lines of the case and the rivets on it instantly transported me back to my childhood and reminded me of all the cheap watches my father used to wear. I'm going to get a second one as a gift for him for new years, it has to give him some nostalgia.
If they made this more near 38mm I believe it would be more popular. Also maybe around 8mm thickness. But the change in thickness would make it cost much more
Great video, I think Orient sells all over the world and caters to Eastern tastes as well as Western so I think this watch was designed for a non Western Market
I actually love how this watch looks. I don't think I'll mind most of its drawbacks since I'll be replacing the belt anyways(I think it looks better with a leather belt) and I don't really care much about water resistance. The weight and the bulk might get annoying from time to time though. Anyways, this video was very helpful because I want to check the downsides of things before buying them.
I like these 70s retro reissues. Even if some of them are quite loud in their design, they have a lot of personality and individuality. This one is maybe not as good looking as some of the others you mentioned, but to be honest I don't think Orient make the best looking watches. They are solid everyday workhorses, but they should steal some of the designers from Seiko to make them look a bit sharper.
In the meantime if you look closely at 02:51 you'd notice that the dot is a tad outcentered from the lume thing. But overall at least for my eyes I love the '70's style of the watch. But certainly at a better price than it sells for the moment. Keep it going Ben.
No. The original is more round, has more colors, has a plexiglass crystal, and is very different than this Revival/Reissue of the same name. The original was very 70's. Brassy Metal Points. Internal Bezel that rotates with a knob. The colors of the original were Green, Purple, and Red (sort of orange).
That's definitely the type of watch that needs the price of a new bracelet to be added to its original price, before deciding to pull the trigger on it. That, and the somewhat meh 5 bars water resistance for a diver putted aside ( which will be enough for practically everyone watching this BUT, I feel you mate, that's no diver ), I think it's a pretty cool funky looking watch ! Takes some confidence to wear that piece, but it's well put together. It's different than 90% of what's out there in that price range, and yet doesn't look like something an entilted art student would come up have come up with, to try hard to be different. I can see the work, I can see the appeal.
Wish the dial was even more red like the original. Maybe it's just me remembering seeing 70s styled stuff around when I was young but I just love retro watches! Folded links seemed to be the thing back then even on expensive watches, would be happy to see them remain in the past though.
I am not an orient fan but this design has made me fall in love with this one. I have a Ricoh crustal with similar in design but not with rotating bezel. But i would love to own it. What does that SK mean?
It reminds me of the cheaply-made watches from the 1960s and 70s that would have “Swiss movt Hong Kong dial” on the dial. It’s so upsetting to an Orient fan as I am
I saw this on your blog. If the case was symmetrical I would have loved it. I still don't know if I like the dial, I'd probably prefer it without the black strips with the golden pips on the sides.
Finally, remove all the vintage features that make the charm of this watch, so this would look like most entry level automatic, with a round case shape, stick markers and a boring and far too common uniform dial background.
Bought it here in india ..been wearing it for past 1 week..I just love this watch...looks stunning.. maybe it's all bout taste..I just love it....an absolute steller by orient...mine is in maroon color and it's look phenomenal
I often hear how Orient are getting better than Seiko in their offerings these days! Hmm there's a bit too much going on here for me though. Sometimes less is more.
I think the point was to make it "diver style", not sure if the original model had better water resistance.. Cool watch anyway, and that 5 bar is just fine for day to day use
A proper reissue without the gaudy details and a proper construction (solid link and clasps, 10 bar min water resistance, maybe up to orient star specs) would be a hit in my opinion.
Hello Ben! Been watching your videos lately and gotta say that your content is really good! Cheers to that!👍🏼 I do have a suggestion to you about hybrid watches, could you please review the Garmin vivomove luxe? The best of two worlds in my opinion, a classic mechanical style with real movement combined with smartwatch features for fitness etc. I know this is a more “classic watch channel” but since this watch is a real hybrid with mechanical arms as well, maybe you could consider trying it out and give your opinion on it please? Regards
I love it i am gonna get one soon... Dont know man looks original and like nothing else on the market... Every watch these days kinda looks the same as one another.... This one is a breath of fresh air imo...
Kind of a missed opportunity it seems. I wanted to ask you, since we are into "Orient" today: do you know the Orient Chicane models? I stumbled upon one in a jewelry this week with a GORGEOUS red dial, for 157€. It was mesmerizing. It seems really rare. Any opinion?
Epson on back dial means epson movt? and the way you review is amazing one. keep going brother. Best wishes from India. I agree there are franken watches in India a lot but i havent encountered any yet may be due to my good observations skills gifted to me by Lord Shree Ram jee
Like yourself, I have a soft spot for Orient, and like yourself I think they too often miss the mark completely. Hopefully they read RUclips reviews..., but I doubt it, given their 'ancient website' (sooo true) Keep up the good work. And tell Orient, one way or another, they should let go of the date on most of their watches
It is an odd watch. I both don't like it, but find it appealing at the same time. The color scheme reminds me of the colors of the Kingdom of Baron from Final Fantasy IV.
I think the case and the funky interior bezel are real cool, shame about everything else. The face is so busy, and the purple has not been integrated well in my opinion, maybe it looks better in person. Shame about the cheapo bracelet too.
While this is a very busy and flashy watch, I kind of like it. Not enough to buy it, mind you - for the money I'd rather have a Kamasu - but I think it has its own charm. I also think the Seiko Recraft SNKM97 is a similarly big, flashy watch done with a much more cohesive design - that one I did buy.
Ben, why don't you apply as a consultant at Orient's? They can sure use one, imho, to stay tuned on what's trending over here and even in the rest of the world. Like yourself, I like symmetry on my watches: Orient made a small second Bambino with date and an open heart Bambino without date (in their last generation). So they did all this effort, I mean they have everything in place to do so, and yet the most obvious iteration (a no date Bambino) is nowhere to be seen.
I like the design, but it's way too thick, and that folded bracelet is a real letdown at that price. It's a shame, cause otherwise it would've been an interesting alternative to all the other divers with common shapes that are all around the market.
i like it actually. i don't care much for watch literature so it doesn't bother me. but i'm gunning for a gen 1 seiko monster so i'm not looking to acquire one at the moment.
Just seen the hour long interview with the two american guys. Have to say you came across really well. I learnt a lot about your mission. You do credit to Stoke-on-Trent.
Orient sometimes comes out with something completely puzzling, and this is one case. And yes, they must put together their naming convention, and make a better website. Sometimes it looks like they cannot stand their own success, and they are trying to do everything they can to discourage buyers. To no avail.
It is a really accurate reissue, except for the water resistance; for fans who want a better movement. The bracelets were tinny, jangly things back in the day Not for me, but if they did some of the other colours (green and gold) I'd think about it.
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Everything about this watch doesn't make sense, especially for me and my tastes. The gold, the purple black fade, the day date color mismatch, the bad bracelet. Mine will be here in 7-10 days.
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Haha. Same here. Mine arrives in 8 days
The elephant in the room: folded sheet links... For 250e... Never!
@@johnnybegood9005 seiko sold watches at $500 with folded links.
@@欧阳霖峰 Same. Never.
God the watch actually looks really good. Guess it is a matter of taste, but the colors are awesome
Agreed, I normally go for a more subtle. Plus the dial is an improvement of the original.
love that 70s crazy design
Same here...I think you have a lot of watch considering what Orient is asking from your wallet. A little gaudy looking? Yes. Do I like it? Yes!
Absolute great, sensless funky watch!
I agree. I really like this watch.
Ben, let's agree to disagree. I absolutely love this watch design. Maybe, because I am older. I remember this design very well. You are right about the low quality bracelet and the modest water resistance. It's crap. Still, I would consider buying it.
Thanks for showing it on your channel.
I'm 32 years old and the watch looks great and it really got me excited. I agree on the quality issue.
I just received mine (dark blue dial) in the mail. Watched this video 2 months ago and agreed with Ben. Last week i re-watched it and fell in love with the aesthetic. Just got it and it's even better looking in person! the bracelet is my only complaint, but its easily overlooked once its on the wrist. Very happy with this watch so far.
Just received this watch so disappointed its so cheaply made and worse no matter how much i wind the watch it keeps on stopping
3:00 The moment you realize Indian franken watch doesn't look that bad.
This watch is more for the true Orient fans, not for someone who just wants an everyday watch.
True, i am a hardcore Orient fanboy and own the vintage and reissued SK.
I’ve received nothing but praise about this timepiece mostly by non watch people
I have an original one. My father bougt it for me when I was 14 as my first "serious" watch (7-melody Montana was my 1st watch and it was awful in any way). Now I'm 47 and I have big watch collection from chinese frankens to Omegas and I still have my old SK in perfect condition. BTW this SK was not as cheap those days as it is today. And now I want to have this reissue badly. For me it's a part of family history. They made it for me.
agreed
@@XavierAncarno I’ve noticed that people who don’t know much about watches tend to be impressed by watches that stand out, even when, once they think about it a little, they realize they actually don’t like the way it looks. But flashy looking watches appear expensive to the layman. Invicta comes to mind.
Why?
I search for an every Day watch.
And I like the Look and it's automatic no battery is needed. So isn't it the perfect watch for me?
I honestly don’t mind the design at all
Agreed! It doesn't look like every other Orient or Seiko out there!
I think they may have picked it because of this distinctive design. It's definitely not modern looking and if you're going to make a reissue you might as well make one that really evokes the era.
It’s very ‘70s, an era of watchmaking that I personally love.
The watch looks really good. If the same dial comes with Rolex or Seiko, you’ll start appraising.
Being from an era where watches like this were the thing, I actually find it rather charming and nostalgic :)
This watch is definitely for a certain type of Orient fans. For example, in Vietnam, Orient SK is considered as one of the legendary watches.
Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand as well.
As a Vietnamese, i confirm this. Back to the 70s, people had to pay a fortune to get this watch.
I know what im wearing when I go to thailand haha!
Maybe I'm stranger Than I usually thought, but I find it kinda nice, or at least "lookable"
You’re not alone! I think it’s cool
exactly. i love the look of the dial.
It says 'crystal' on the dial because on the 70s original model they wanted to distinguish this watch as 'actually glass (crystal), and not acrylic'
It's not a spec monster, but its absolutely packed with charm! (In my opinion) I own this watch and it gets a disproportionate amount of wrist time, even compared to my swiss pieces :D
Its a cool watch. Something very different from all these "diver" style watches that look exactly like each other. And besides, that color dial is badass. I am SOOOOOOOO tired of seeing the typical black and blue dial watch.
I like it! I seem to hate the watches you like and love the ones you don't! I guess that's what's fun about collecting watches is seeing other people's tastes.. Cheers
Love Orient...Probably would have left this one in the past however!
I like it...Love the look of the dial with the fading stripe.
It's actually a pretty cool looking watch, a retro orient. Why not?
I love the design actually but im a huge orient fan
Orient hasn't let me down - this thing looks bloody brilliant, especially in the magenta. Just bought it as my first Orient, to sit next to my green Seiko recraft in glorious, clashing colours.
Definitely wouldn't have paid more for it to get 10bar.
Just wanna point out - i think the naming scheme comes from the classification system on the english site. They are all named [caliber type] {series/collection}. In this case, the revival collection which takes their archive designs and renews them. I believe under this system the bambinos are called Mechanical Classic
I love it! I'd actually wear it! I also have a small wrist.
Fresh new Channel icon since I last was here, cool stuff Ben, this channel is assisting me in this new rabbit hole of a hobby😂👍
That's awesome!
When you see the white Orient FER2F004W Titanium - now THIS is a watch they should make available globally. In the watch sub on Reddit the people lost their mind about this beauty, when someone postet pictures... but I could not find it anywhere.
I... actually really like that. The weird retro gimpiness just adds to the charm. Very much of its era when you consider the original. Shame about the marginal water resistance and crappy bracelet though. Would perhaps suit subbing out for a mesh bracelet, or a purple and black nato.
First really bad take I've see from you, watch is ice cold!
I love everything about this except the bracelet. Would have liked to see something a bit more substantial.
Watch looks great. It's just not your style. Many people will like it. Your opinion is just that, an opinion. I do think it's overpriced though and the rest of your criticisms are very valid.
It’s a reissue from the 70’s. We’re you actually expecting attractive design and appearance? It’s not called the ‘decade of bad taste’ for nothing.
A real product of it's time, eh? 🤣
Great quality work Ben, you’re one of my favourite watch reviewers on RUclips 👍🔥
I appreciate that!
I like the watch, but the thing that kills it for me is that very large day/date window. It completely breaks up the dial. It might work if it was color matched with no border. But that's a color you don't see very often on dials, so that's cool.
Interesting, I have one of these original watches from back in the day.
With two non screw-down crowns the potential to bump into something and compromise the seals while swimming is even higher.
When I saw few reviews of this watch I was like "oh, okay, seems cool" and that's it. When I saw this watch live - I just cannot prevent myself from buying it instantly. It's not most beautiful, it don't have best specs - but it is so weird I just love it.
I will absolutely go for this. Best representation of the 70's. The design makes absolutaly no sense. A non-diver dive watch. Lol. Born in 1970 I feel we belong together. I love it.
i know this watch must look for some of the younger audience, but this dial looks so much like my late father's watch i remember when i was a kid in the 80's. i've been searching for that piece for years without succes :( i hope some day i will find it for a nice restoration.
When you search the meaning of kitsch in the dictionary, this has a picture there.
Since they released it, I was puzzled, as Orient is normally so classy with its designs.
I've liked this watch since the first time I seen it on the long Island watch channel, but I also realise it's very far from being a watch for everyone. For reasons I can't quite figure out I also really like a cheap bracelet and so that won't bother me. I'm also in the very privileged position of owning a couple of dozen watches or so. This means that I can add pieces that are a bit less conventional coz I have all the more conservative stuff largely covered. So love it or hate it, at least it's not boring and that's got to be worth something.
I own the original version of this watch not the reissue and Im very pleased with it. Love your channel!
i got myself one of these because of the review:D And once i got it oh my - the cheapness of the bracelet, the lines of the case and the rivets on it instantly transported me back to my childhood and reminded me of all the cheap watches my father used to wear. I'm going to get a second one as a gift for him for new years, it has to give him some nostalgia.
Just received this watch so disappointed its so cheaply made and worse no matter how much i wind the watch it keeps on stopping
If they made this more near 38mm I believe it would be more popular. Also maybe around 8mm thickness. But the change in thickness would make it cost much more
Great video, I think Orient sells all over the world and caters to Eastern tastes as well as Western so I think this watch was designed for a non Western Market
Nice retro style.I love Orient watches.
This watch looks pretty cool!!? I always get a kick out of a review when I share the complete opposite opinion of a youtuber I love haha
I actually love how this watch looks. I don't think I'll mind most of its drawbacks since I'll be replacing the belt anyways(I think it looks better with a leather belt) and I don't really care much about water resistance. The weight and the bulk might get annoying from time to time though.
Anyways, this video was very helpful because I want to check the downsides of things before buying them.
It's sad when companies like Orient don't invest in marketing.
Or sell straight from their own website!
Or design.
Makes me feel like Orient watches is just an oddity in the Epson group, like that cousin nobody takes seriously during family reunions
@@MammothBehemoth the bambino looks amazing though. and there are plenty other good looking watches in their lineup as well. Especially for the price
They don't need to, people like Ben do it for them!
@@StuntpilootStef It's not Ben's job to clarify their naming conventions.
Pretty much did not expect this reviewer to be able to appreciate the funk.
I have an sk revival, seema to be an earlier version without the fade dial and a different case design. I like it a lot.
It's a awesome looking watch and looks unique compared to the rest of the watches you review
I like these 70s retro reissues. Even if some of them are quite loud in their design, they have a lot of personality and individuality. This one is maybe not as good looking as some of the others you mentioned, but to be honest I don't think Orient make the best looking watches. They are solid everyday workhorses, but they should steal some of the designers from Seiko to make them look a bit sharper.
Wonderful watch available in black-blue too
Reminds me of the style of the 80s though
"So let's talk at why that's the case..." Proceeds to point at the case. 🤣
As far as I'm concerned, a quirky watch is better than a good watch!
In the meantime if you look closely at 02:51 you'd notice that the dot is a tad outcentered from the lume thing. But overall at least for my eyes I love the '70's style of the watch. But certainly at a better price than it sells for the moment. Keep it going Ben.
No. The original is more round, has more colors, has a plexiglass crystal, and is very different than this Revival/Reissue of the same name. The original was very 70's. Brassy Metal Points. Internal Bezel that rotates with a knob. The colors of the original were Green, Purple, and Red (sort of orange).
That's definitely the type of watch that needs the price of a new bracelet to be added to its original price, before deciding to pull the trigger on it.
That, and the somewhat meh 5 bars water resistance for a diver putted aside ( which will be enough for practically everyone watching this BUT, I feel you mate, that's no diver ), I think it's a pretty cool funky looking watch !
Takes some confidence to wear that piece, but it's well put together. It's different than 90% of what's out there in that price range, and yet doesn't look like something an entilted art student would come up have come up with, to try hard to be different.
I can see the work, I can see the appeal.
I love this design. 70s. Just wish it was 40mm and has sapphire crystal.
Damn, you got a like just for that THICCC edit, got me good.
I like the purple dial, we need more purple dials.
Wish the dial was even more red like the original. Maybe it's just me remembering seeing 70s styled stuff around when I was young but I just love retro watches! Folded links seemed to be the thing back then even on expensive watches, would be happy to see them remain in the past though.
I am not an orient fan but this design has made me fall in love with this one. I have a Ricoh crustal with similar in design but not with rotating bezel. But i would love to own it. What does that SK mean?
Super King !
It reminds me of the cheaply-made watches from the 1960s and 70s that would have “Swiss movt Hong Kong dial” on the dial. It’s so upsetting to an Orient fan as I am
I saw this on your blog. If the case was symmetrical I would have loved it. I still don't know if I like the dial, I'd probably prefer it without the black strips with the golden pips on the sides.
Finally, remove all the vintage features that make the charm of this watch, so this would look like most entry level automatic, with a round case shape, stick markers and a boring and far too common uniform dial background.
Bought it here in india ..been wearing it for past 1 week..I just love this watch...looks stunning.. maybe it's all bout taste..I just love it....an absolute steller by orient...mine is in maroon color and it's look phenomenal
Actually not too bad...Nice crowns!
I often hear how Orient are getting better than Seiko in their offerings these days! Hmm there's a bit too much going on here for me though. Sometimes less is more.
It’s not that bad but a “tiger’s eye” purple to black would improve it mightily.
I think the point was to make it "diver style", not sure if the original model had better water resistance.. Cool watch anyway, and that 5 bar is just fine for day to day use
A proper reissue without the gaudy details and a proper construction (solid link and clasps, 10 bar min water resistance, maybe up to orient star specs) would be a hit in my opinion.
That"s a pure retrowave aesthetics.
Excellent review, couldn't agree more. I do like the watch though.
Thanks for watching!
Just picked this watch up for $160. The inner bi directional bezel is loose and moves by itself when i shake my wrist. Anyway to fix this?
I actually like it, but it’s too small for me.
I really like the look, but wow, that bracelet is shocking. Looks like something that'll come on a £30 casio.
I have a 30 pound casio with a similar bracelet, the AE1200.
@@StuntpilootStef Yeah, reminds me of the bracelet that came on my MTP1370
When you can see the folding on the edge of the links...
This watch shout- true , but in a very nice way. I'm not a fan of so loud dials but this looks amazing.
Hello Ben!
Been watching your videos lately and gotta say that your content is really good! Cheers to that!👍🏼
I do have a suggestion to you about hybrid watches, could you please review the Garmin vivomove luxe? The best of two worlds in my opinion, a classic mechanical style with real movement combined with smartwatch features for fitness etc. I know this is a more “classic watch channel” but since this watch is a real hybrid with mechanical arms as well, maybe you could consider trying it out and give your opinion on it please?
Regards
I love it i am gonna get one soon... Dont know man looks original and like nothing else on the market... Every watch these days kinda looks the same as one another.... This one is a breath of fresh air imo...
Kind of a missed opportunity it seems. I wanted to ask you, since we are into "Orient" today: do you know the Orient Chicane models? I stumbled upon one in a jewelry this week with a GORGEOUS red dial, for 157€. It was mesmerizing. It seems really rare. Any opinion?
What are you on about? It looks gorgeus.
Seems like a bit of a cash grab to me, as much as I love Orient. Have you got any plans to look at a Sun and Moon?
Epson on back dial means epson movt? and the way you review is amazing one. keep going brother. Best wishes from India. I agree there are franken watches in India a lot but i havent encountered any yet may be due to my good observations skills gifted to me by Lord Shree Ram jee
Like yourself, I have a soft spot for Orient, and like yourself I think they too often miss the mark completely. Hopefully they read RUclips reviews..., but I doubt it, given their 'ancient website' (sooo true)
Keep up the good work. And tell Orient, one way or another, they should let go of the date on most of their watches
It is an odd watch. I both don't like it, but find it appealing at the same time. The color scheme reminds me of the colors of the Kingdom of Baron from Final Fantasy IV.
TOB, I found the design very attractive. I am willing to spend 100-200ish on that design but for sure not the quality of that watch.
I think the case and the funky interior bezel are real cool, shame about everything else. The face is so busy, and the purple has not been integrated well in my opinion, maybe it looks better in person. Shame about the cheapo bracelet too.
While this is a very busy and flashy watch, I kind of like it. Not enough to buy it, mind you - for the money I'd rather have a Kamasu - but I think it has its own charm. I also think the Seiko Recraft SNKM97 is a similarly big, flashy watch done with a much more cohesive design - that one I did buy.
This watch is absolutely gorgeous
Great video Ben! I hope once covid ends you go back to your old haircut, a crew cut or a caesar maybe... You looked much better with longer hair
3:43 Omg that caught me of guard 😂😂 thanks for the laughs Ben!
Ben, why don't you apply as a consultant at Orient's? They can sure use one, imho, to stay tuned on what's trending over here and even in the rest of the world.
Like yourself, I like symmetry on my watches: Orient made a small second Bambino with date and an open heart Bambino without date (in their last generation). So they did all this effort, I mean they have everything in place to do so, and yet the most obvious iteration (a no date Bambino) is nowhere to be seen.
I like the design, but it's way too thick, and that folded bracelet is a real letdown at that price. It's a shame, cause otherwise it would've been an interesting alternative to all the other divers with common shapes that are all around the market.
i like it actually. i don't care much for watch literature so it doesn't bother me. but i'm gunning for a gen 1 seiko monster so i'm not looking to acquire one at the moment.
Oxxxymiron, you are good at observing the clock. Thank you
Just seen the hour long interview with the two american guys. Have to say you came across really well. I learnt a lot about your mission. You do credit to Stoke-on-Trent.
I like everything except the dial, plus it could have been a tad bit thinner.
Can u link where u get that timex at the 6:43 mark
The seventyth anniversary king diver is similar,but superior in every way-a very nice peice
Orient sometimes comes out with something completely puzzling, and this is one case. And yes, they must put together their naming convention, and make a better website. Sometimes it looks like they cannot stand their own success, and they are trying to do everything they can to discourage buyers. To no avail.
It is a really accurate reissue, except for the water resistance; for fans who want a better movement. The bracelets were tinny, jangly things back in the day Not for me, but if they did some of the other colours (green and gold) I'd think about it.
At first I also thought as you do that it is a bullshit. But now i think that this watch is awesome. It has the true spirit of orient