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Best Watch Under $200 - Don't Ever Buy 1 of These! Invicta Pro Diver vs Pagani 007 vs Orient Mako 2
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- Опубликовано: 16 авг 2024
- Invicta Pro Diver amzn.to/3KfHNKM
Orient Mako 2 amzn.to/3R4d05N
Leather Bands amzn.to/3CoqfKv
Pagani Designs 007 amzn.to/3T90fIH (avoid)
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0:00 Start
1:03 Movement
1:44 Bracelet
3:34 Dials
5:33 Hands
6:55 Bezel
8:23 Lume
9:13 Crown
10:21 Value
11:30 How Do they Make me Feel?
13:41 Final Thoughts
Invicta Pro Diver amzn.to/3KfHNKM
Orient Mako 2 amzn.to/3R4d05N
Pagani Designs 007 amzn.to/3T90fIH (avoid)
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Great channel brother. everyone is stuck with very expensive over-priced Rolex watches. 20,000 for a steel fucking watch. these underrated micro brands are worth 10X their money. I like the name Cheap. not fit micro brands. but more high quality price ratio watches. what do you get for your money. what do you get for 20,000 on a steel rolex. or what do you get for 500 on a Steinhart. that's how I look at watches. Keep it up with your channel I love it
I can't believe my favorite Cheap Audio Guy also has a Cheap Watch channel! Amazing!
I have the Orient Kamasu and i love it i find myself wearing it all the time and also mu Orient Open heart i love but usually save for going out to dinner or what not
Oh and Orient watches are fantastic value for money, more expensive than Some invicta’s but really in a different class.
I picked up an Invicta Pro Diver in blue and gold during Black Friday and it only cost me $30. That is IMO a phenomenal deal for what I got. I'm more than satisfied with my purchase.
I got the Invicta Pro Diver 8928OB last year on Amazon for $40. Insane value there, indeed! 😁
Orient is raising it's prices! they are superb watches but the price Raise makes me very glad I bought my Mako,Ray and Kamasu A while ago!
I just got my Invicta last winter for $46 (plus tax and $8 to adjust the band). My first automatic and very happy with the purchase.
that's a crazy price on that watch
@@cheapwatchman_official On Amazon. I was waiting for something under $60 (which I've seen before), so this was an instant buy.
Just purchased last week on Invicta site, two 44mm auto divers for $40. Should of bought a few more considering i use differ straps
I own several Orient divers - 1 blue Mako II, 2 Ray II (blue and orange), 1 dark red Mako III aka Kamasu - and some Invicta automatic Pro Divers - 2 black 40 mm with Omega style bezels, 1 blue open heart, 1 all black "Vintage" - and all I can say is that excepting the small crown the Orient is a far better watch: better finish, better looking bezel, FAR better lume, more stable mechanism. Not to mention that it's not a copy - sorry, "hommage" - of the Submariner. Yes, it's slightly more expensive, but it's worth every extra penny.
I'm really loving my Mako 2. I knocked down the highly polished areas with some scotch bright pads and it has almost a titanium look to it. I put it on a brown leather strap and it's one of my favorite watches now. I'm amazed how much I love it
Why do you need so many watches i spend 25 bucks on a timex digital and you can keep your fancy ones
@@ricknelson5292 Good for you!
Because I'm a collector, I don't even wear most of them. Do you have a problem with this?
BTW Orient Mako and Ray or Invicta Pro Diver hardly classify as "fancy watches"...
@@matto.4558 well good for you
@@ricknelson5292 you be you,except for the name!
Having had a Invicta pro diver, and Orient Mako v1 with the day pusher, and a Pagani Designs No time to Die Omega homage, I like the Pagani least despite the fact that it checks the boxes with sapphire, ceramic etc. It just feels like somebody put it together in their bathroom. I would say Orient first, Invicta second and Pagani 3rd
I think they are all contract jobs. I got a diver that Swiss movement & has a sapphire but turns out the case isn’t even stainless. What a joke.
@@greggstrasser5791 Orient is not a "contract job"
Wow! Nice to see that you started another channel! I hope this gets to be as successful as the cheap audio man channel.
The raised indices on the dial perimeter of the Orient is the called the chapter ring while the stainless ring on the Invicta is called the rehaut. Mechanically, I think they serve the same purpose.
I agree, the watch should make you feel good regardless of the price. You should enjoy staring at it, looking at very small details. The lume of a dive watch should really pop and last long.
Orient is a good brand (owned by Seiko) and has good designs too.
Thanks, Carlo! Chapter ring. Getting all the lingo down. When it get things wrong it triggers people and I get a kick out of it. I called the bracelet a band on one video and some people didn’t care for it. Thanks for watching, man.
Ok - some helpful criticism on watch reviews. I have about 10 reviewers I subscribe to and a bunch more I look at occasionally. Give a quick run down on specs. No where did you talk about size -at least give a diameter and lug to lug because it's important to people to have an idea whether they think it's too big or small etc. Crystal - is it mineral, is it sapphire, does it have AR etc. You didn't touch on the other big thing that can differentiate watches, especially in this end of the market, case finishing. Hard to give an accurate "value" when we don't know all of the specs. Personally, I have the Mako (in blue) and the PD in a white dial in my collection. The bracelet on the PD is fine for me except where it meets the end links. It just doesn't sit properly. I usually swap out the bracelets for rubber, leather or Natos anyway. I think the Orient is the best of the 3 just based on the watches head to head. Couple that with a long history of a big brand and warranty it's much better. Dislike Invicta's with a passion due to their marketing of a "$795" watch for $85 and the BS Swiss Brand connection they've hyped for the last 10 plus years. PD is a homage brand but tends to be high spec for the price. IMO, the Orient will retain much of it's resale value in years to come and the Inviticta and PD will be near worthless on the used market.
I’ve always though of invicta as a gimmick brand. I’m a seiko citizen orient guy but what do you think about pagani? They use mostly seiko movements and have a few attractive models
I just bought a 40mm iridescent Invicta Pro Diver for $60. The seemingly changing colors make me happy and I find myself staring at the watch quite often.
Try a beads of rice bracelet on Mako. It's a watch that's shines by the way it sits on the wrist comfortably and beads of rice bracelet takes this comfortable wear to another level.
Completely agree. I have a beads of rice on my Orient Ray.
Glad you have started this channel. I subscribed. The Orient with 6, 9, 12 numerials looks like a homage to the Longines Hydro Conquest, my favoriate watches. So it does look like another watch. Unlike the other two brands, the Orient is a very distinguished, highly regarded brand. It's now a division of Seiko. In 2009, Orient Watch was turned into a wholly-owned subsidiary of Seiko. Then, to create further synergy, Orient Watch was merged into Seiko Epson in 2017. Incidentally, are the end links male or female on the Orient and other watches with the metal bracelet? That will determine how well it sits on a medium to smaller wrist. Size is an important factor to me and I suspect many others. You need to measure and show the actual size of each of these watches to do a credible review. Usually the Invictas are quite large. Also, are the crystals saphire?
New subscriber here. Thanks for your video post. I started collecting inexpensive watches last year. I call them inexpensive because none of them, new or used, did i pay more than $200 for. Actually out of forty watches, only two did I pay no more than $135 each. My collection consists of Benyar, Bulova, Burei, Casio, Citizen, G Gallant, Invicta, Orient, Stuhrling Original, Timex. I also have a Victorinox and a Hamilton that were gifted to me. Both are used and I have not inquired of their values. I buy what catches my eye and falls within my self set limit of under $200. I have automatics, handwinds, and Quartz. Not worried or intimidated by watch snobs, I like what I like, I wear what I can afford, and I sleep all night.
And your very modest
I just found the channel, and I'm enjoying the content. Especially the music! I've ordered a few Paganis in the past and all but 1 have been a disappointment. I may have to give that Orient and Invicta a look.
thank you Randy
I have spent about $35,000 on Alibaba watches. I very much respect your analysis and look forward to much more.
love and light
Have a couple of Invictas and an Orient dress watch. Very happy with them and No complaints. (Not a complaint but the Lum just doesn't last long on all but at sub $150 each, No Problemo)
wth, I thought this was fake. Didn't expect that you have a dedicated watch channel. Keep it up Randy! 💪🏽
ha. yeah... another guy thought that it was an April Fool's joke in August
Citizen Promaster Automatic Diver NY0086 (Pepsi bezel) or 0085 (Coke bezel); excellent diver less than $200
Citizen Promasters are really eally nice watches, I own one. Two thumbs up!
I really like mechanical watches, I also own a Seiko 5. It is a classic and it has bulletproof mechanism; it is available with different designs and sizes
I’ve got three pro divers, more than a decade old, and I have absolutely gotten my money’s worth.
I got the black Invicta a few year ago. Not a fan of metal bracelets so I changed it for a black leather strap. Looks really nice.
When I saw the blue version a few months ago it was so cheap that I couldn't resist buying one and a brown leather strap at the same time.
For the price, I don't think you can go wrong.
Can't go wrong with Seiko NH35 movements. As far as I know there's no difference between NH35 and NH35A. Orient movememts are quite similar in construction too, so for the prices they ask I would chose one of these over most chinese Seagull, Hangzhou etc.
Except you CANNOT get an orient movement serviced in the uk
Nh35 vs 35a. One is automatic vs manual wind?
@@deanwaller8283 A new movement is much, MUCH cheaper than the cheapest service you will find anywhere in the UK. That is a fact for Seiko and Orient. Orient movements are hard to source though...
@@lindoran NO David
@@davidcrandall4958 ah, thanks I guess it would not be that simple was just wondering
Hahaha, I saw White Zombie back in 96 along when they toured with Pantera and the Deftones. It was an outdoor event at the Nissan Pavilion in VA. The only thing crazier than their stage show was the severe thunderstorm that started the moment they got on stage, and stopped when they got off. Freakiest memory from a concert ever. They're a bit too evil for me... lol
Dude changing the bands every other shot is f'ing me up i don't know wth i'm looking at. ty
Ah, I was thinking, that’s gotta be the Cheap Audio Dude. All the best with your new channel.
Great point of view, my favorite part is how it makes you feel when you wear it . I tell that to everyone as I switch threw my collection,
Thanks for the video.
thank you for commenting!
I like the unique styling of the Vostok Amphibia. I’d like to see your comparison between the Invicta and the Vostok.
Not really a fan of any of those three choices frankly. Of those 3, I would probably go with the Orient. I've got several dive watches including a Seiko Turtle, an Amphibia, a citizen Pro Master, and a Casio Duro. Tried an Invicta pro diver (Quartz) once, and it bit the dust within 6 months. Granted, it wasn't the mechanical version but my limited (and future) experience with Invicta pretty much ended right then.
Anyway, bought the Casio Duro for a work/beater watch and I have been pleasantly surprised. It is a very good watch for the low cost. Highly recommend it if someone is looking for a dive watch below the $100 mark.
I have the Orient Mako in the black dial and had the same idea as you. So I picked up the Strapcode Orient Mako II oyster style bracelet. Milled clasp, solid end links, screw links. Makes it on par with watches hundreds of dollars more.
Good job with your presentation I find that my Citizens hold up well too. I look forward to your future Videos! I like your ideas for comparisons, I have an after market Citizen band that has what the usual band lack that of on your wrist adjustment ( The band offers about 1/2 inch or 5 clicks of expansion…well Keep on Keeping on!
Thanks!
Great review! I'm just the opposite on watch bands however, I would be removing leather bands and replacing them with something like those watches come with. It's great to see you with this new channel, I expect it will easily match the audio channel in viewer count in time... no pun intended;-)
I think the short coming to these watches is cheap glass, no sapphire. For Invicta, go for grand diver 38mm instead, you get solid end link, plus 100 meters extra water resistance, for little more money.
The Pagani has sapphire with no AR coating. He should.have covered crystals. The Mako has mineral glass. Long Island Watch does sell AR.coated sapphire crystals to fit the Mako.
Congrats on your new channel! I own the Invicta by the way. It’s a good watch but needs some regular maintenance because it’s seals are not perfect but it is a nice watch
The Casio MTD line also has a model or two with screw down crowns and a 200M range of water resistance. My introduction to this line was an MTD 1010 that i bought at a Walmart store years ago. it was rated at 100M without a screw down crown. MTDs are battery operated quartz watches. This week i bought an MTD 1053 with a screw down crown and a rating of 200M. Around 100.00 dollars but i think searching could find one for less. I only consider coin edge bezels they are the classic style. My first watch ever was a Classic Casio Arnie, the first generation with the pushers across from each other. At least this was the first model that sold like crazy as big and somewhat water resistant at 100M.
At some point you just start ignoring anything without a screwdown and a sapphire crystal.
@@greggstrasser5791 My Invicta 1020 reserve 500M dive watch has a foggy glass crystal where my very similar Sea Base 18003 has a Saphire crystal. I bought the 1020 used and very disappointed in the quality of the glass.
@@feetincheseighths
Is it holding up well? Does it have screws holding the case back on? Invicta did that a lot. I used to repair watches and it was a pain when you’d lose one of those screws. We had discussed declining to service casebacks with screws because you can’t get replacements sometimes or they take weeks to deliver, but that would have taken us out of the Cartier market.
@@greggstrasser5791 I have not had any issues with it. I'm not particular about cheaper watches. These Older Sea Base Divers have a fine detailed screw down back and sapphire crystal. The stopwatch function doesn't reset the second hand right back to the top. It seems a little off, a minute or so. I attribute this to the second hand being heavy and over time it slides on the post as its being reset a few times. This seems to be a common problem with these watches. No reason to think they are not assembled right at the start. It's just odd. There Model numbers include 18003-4-5-6.There is an automatic that still commands big money used
@@feetincheseighths
Interesting. If it holds time and stays together, that’s 90% of it. They do look good. They held to the standard on that one.
I had the Invicta Pro Diver and just recently picked up the Orient Ray II. First off, I decided against the Pagani because it only had a 100 meter rating while the Invicta and the Orient both had a 200 meter ratings. Both the NH35/a and the F6922 movements found in the Invicta and the Orient are outstanding movements for the price points. The 24 jewel movement of the NH35 is a good jewel count and had two more than the F6922. In my experience though, the F6922 movement seemed a much smoother and better movement than the NH35. It also kept far more accurate time straight out of the box. The Orient is running 3 seconds a day fast while the Invicta is running about 10 to 12 seconds a day fast. 10 to 12 seconds a day accuracy is outstanding considering the price point of the Invicta. Nevertheless, I was impressed 6 ways to Sunday over the accuracy of the Orient Ray II. Reading the reviews on both watches, and there were many reviews, these differences in accuracy that I experienced are in line with what others have experienced also. I like both watches, but the Orient won out over the Invicta for me. I eventually passed my Invicta Pro Diver on to my grandson and he loves it. Like I said, both watches are awesome watches for the price points, I just preferred the Orient Ray II due to the smoothness and accuracy of the movement over the Invicta's movement. I have to agree with you on the bracelet though, for roughly $50 more dollars in price Orient could have had a little better fit and finish on the bracelet. It is not a deal breaker, but could be better. The quality of the bracelet itself is better than the Invicta but not as well finished in the fit to the case. The Orient Ray II has a little better fit than the Mako though. The only difference between the Orient Ray II and the Mako is the numbers on the face verses the markers and the style of bracelet. Other than that they are the same watch. Nice review and I appreciate your channel. Looking forward to more videos.
thank you for watching!
Long Island Watch sells Jubilee and Oyster bracelets for the Ray II and Mako with solid end links and a milled clasp for $60. I've heard they are really well made.
Agree with the Orient being the better movement, I found they were better at keeping the power reserve wound by regular use. I find I often have to wind the NH35 or use a winder because just wearing it was not enough to keep the power reserve full. I have found that NH35 watches that don't use the date seem to keep the power reserve full better, like the Invicta 1953 divers. You can find the Invicta automatics for about half the price of the Orient, there is that.
Brahaha...my Rolex runs 10 to 12 seconds an hour slower. I wear my invecta unless I need to act like a snob.
Orient bei g part of the Seiko empire that's no surprise.
Great comparison video! I love my Orient Kamasu. It's on a midnight blue Holben's rubber strap. You are making me want to buy an Invicta. lol
they're so cheap it's hard not to like them
I think all these brand are under estimated in regards to value.
Never had problem with any of them.
Love all 3 of them.
There other brands that use the same internals and charge 3x times the price.
I don't have the Pagani featured but have others and your thoughts and observations for this group of watches almost echo my own. In most cases the rattly bracelets come off straight away except for the Orient one which I can live with. Bezels and lume don't' matter too much, I'm never going diving in it! Enjoyed your vlog, I'll pop over to your audio channel as I suffer with that addiction to, cheers.
Thanks, Roy! Appreciate you watching
Enjoying the new channel, Randy. The NH35 movements are all from Seiko’s commercial movement wholesale subsidiary. You might want to consider reviewing bands and straps (as many of us buy many for each watch).
it's coming soon
I collect Invicta automatics because they have great Seiko nh35 type movements and they can be had for under $50 us directly from Invicta stores.
Nice but… Best ever is the Citizen eco-drive. The seal never needs breaking (it’s solar powered) and has large actual numbers 1-12.
Just found your channel- great review and commentary on these watches. I bought an Orient Kamasu - my 1st purchase in decades- and really like it so far. I've thought heavily about trying a Pagani or an Invicta- this will help me make that decision!
Awesome video dude. Definitely think the invicta watch looks good. Love my citizen pro diver though. Especially when it comes to the lume. That rock show line up sounded epic. Hope you and your channel do well in the future. Rock on.
I don’t even care about watches just love hearing you explain things. Keep up the good content brother
I appreciate that
I had a Mako and I agree with you, it was a really nice watch and I always enjoyed wearing it. I only sold it off as I was moving out of the country and so I decided to keep only one watch and clear out the rest.
Pagani build quality is pretty impressive and can be high quality.
Although not all NH35 are created equal. Invicta regulates their movements though. Pagani doesn’t unfortunately.
I've had TWO Invicta Pro Divers (quartz movement). First one lasted about two years (worn daily) before it crapped out. I thought the battery died. Nope - watch died. I thought "well, I got unlucky and got a bad one." Bought an identical one to replace it (I REALLY liked the watch). Little over a year later, that one died. Loved the look and wear resistance, but the watch is CRAP. Maybe the automatic is much better?
I own or have owned all of those watches but the winner for me is the Loreo sapphire and better bracelet which I've paid around 60 quids.
Yupz, great video there man... I'm rooting for the Mako II as well... 😁
It's just sooooo underrated...
I have an Orient Mako 1 and a Ray 2 and an Invicta Pro Diver. The Orient crowns are too small in my opinion but I still love the Orient's. My Invicta Pro Diver bezel doesn't line up perfectly and the lume is pretty poor but I still like it especially for the price. I wear the Invicta more as a beater.
The Invicta Pro Diver is such a bargain. It punches way above it's weight.
Great video. I'm a huge Orient watch fan. I own 4 of them and am crazy happy with all of them. You got a new sub from me.
Thanks, man
The orient kamsu is extraordinary!
Congrats on the new channel. Check out the San Martin Dive Watch MM300. It uses a single piece shell (access to the parts is from the front only - no back). Rated for 300M. Automatic (NH 35A) movement. Its priced at $250 but does go on sale closer to the $200 price point.
Probably going to get one in
I like your audio channel, and I know I’m going to like the watch channel too! Keep up the great work!
Awesome, thank you!
It wasn't even close the second you said orient. The other two aren't in the same league. Nice job
I love your Cheap Audio Man channel.
Please do more critical review to Pagani Design watches, it will improvement them to higher level on affordable price range..
Will do, my friend
Just discovered your chanel and have subscribed. Great video.
Only suggestion is to maybe have a more consistent naming scheme (eg sometime calling it the mako vs the orient)
Great review sir, you have gained a new subscriber and I will definately be watching your previous videos as well as looking forward to upcoming videos as well
I have a Pagani GMT and Invicta pro divers, I like the milled clasp on the Pagani WAY more than the stamped clasp on the Invictas.
I find the Invicta movement more accurate
CPW Excellent comparison,very informative , Revelatory and insightful,and Michael, thanks for your Insight also!
Love the Orient. I have the Mako with the orange dial. I'm always getting comments on it.
Check out a Martini Racing inspired strap for the blue Mako to give it a fun vibe.
I'm wearing the orange also. Had the pepsi orient before (stopped working when lost for 2 months). Both great watches. Look great, work great. Don't worry about scratching them at the price.
I'll check it out!
I wish you well with the channel 🙏 I've watched a few channels since there beginning they have done well you seem to be on a good start. As far as the watches go I like the Orient best I've never bought one because of their logo
I'll check out your outher channel is it about cheep stereo equipment ?
It is. As far as the orient logo goes, I never really liked it either. But for some reason the mako 2 has really grown on me.
Great channel. I mean both channels ;) im audio fan,also huge wach fan. Like your videos. Greatings from Lithuania.
You probably picked the worst Pagani to review, Pd 1651 (submariner homage) would have been a better choice. I have several models that mop the floor with the invicta in every criteria except history. There is always the issue of random quality control problems but for $100 and a sixty day money back policy you can’t really go wrong.
I’ll check that one out
I have the pagani 007 with black dail and gold trim, on the rubber strap and i love it, 😁
Love that you're doing this channel... Loved the Audio channel too..
Orient has a proud heritage and carries some significant horilogical significance. It's inspired by the Rolex Submariner for sure but with its own little nuance... add in the fact that it's an in house movement with better complications versus the Chinese variant of the Seiko NH35, and it's a real winner.
A category you overlooked would be the crystal... and it's important... you should include that. Watches with sapphire will almost always be better...
You should step up the price category... Orient Kamasu, Deep Blue Nato 300, there is actually a FANTASTIC Pagani homage to the Speedmaster...
Anyway, thanks for the great channels... 👍
Suggestion for the channel: The musical interlude between segments ( with the offbeat bass drum and synth pulse) is IMHO very annoying. Once, maybe, but over and over again was tough. Just a thought if you were looking for a channel style template to pattern future vids on. Change that out. Beyond that, well done & keep it up!
great feedback, Ed. I'll implement it immediately.
I sort of agree with the comments about the Orient watch brand but some of the pd watches do stand up and yes they probably will end up being worthless I think this is down to the movement on the pd I don't own a Invicta so can't comment on them bottom line all cheap watches won't retain value but they still have a place in watch collecting I like my pd watch and I like my Orient because I like them that's the most important thing
First YTer I've heard say, I want to review shit, but I can't afford it and no one is sending me shit for free. 😂🤩
First time visitor to the channel, and I have to say; I like and agree with everything you said here. Good job!
I have the Invicta Pro Diver in 42mm. Replaced the bracelet with a bond nato. A nato or rubber strap for the Pro Diver is the way to go.
I like Orient Mako and Kamasu lines but I really dislike the Day Date complications. I just want a date comp or no comps at all on my divers.
I have subscribed, love your channel, all the best for your future videos🍾🥂🎉👍
Awesome work 🌻, i want to see more videos like that, hope you will upload some videos of fossil, titan, Tommyhilfiger, Casio, sekio automatic watches related,
Please share your mail address, i will send you some great selected models of various watches
Sure. Just getting comfortable with the format here but they'll be a lot more like this.
@@cheapwatchman_official @cheapaudioman both are your channel??? It's confusing which is a real man
The Orient is stylin’ , and I like the stainless band. I’m a Seiko fan so really both the Orient or the Invicta have the right stuff inside.
You know….like if you stuffed a 351 Cleveland into a Plymouth Barracuda
The greatest small cube motor of that era and the engine that pushed NHRA to start the 500 in³ rule in Pro Stock 😉
Seiko, not Seiko luxe Is dying!
don't forget the Mako 2 is an ISO rated diver, so its 200m water resistance is reliable (and the winner by miles and miles IMO).....plenty of better Paganis you could have chosen from but I get you dig the Seamaster look, I've owned a couple and found them solid beaters so next time perhaps check out the yachty and GMT homages _OR_ broaden the horizon and try a Parnis, I love 'em... and the Invicta? Well its nothing if not divisive but I love mine in black with the scalloped bezel....good luck with the channel, I dig the delivery, subbed to see where you go with it, cheers!
The only watch I get compliments on is my blue Orient Ray II. Orient makes beautiful watches for the money. I'm curious if you actually tried using the bezel on the Orient. In the Mako and Ray II, they are very difficult to turn.
I'd recommend checking out the Pagani 1701 V3 Speed master homage. Finishing on the bracelet isn't great but it's not a terrible bracelet. It has a very accurate Seiko quartz movement and puts the MoonSwatch to shame.
I’ll check out that pagani. The bezel is pretty tight on my mako. I really don’t use it too much though but it is a striking watch. I put a brown strap on it and I regularly grab it instead of my more expensive watches. It’s really grown on me
Problem with most of these watches is size. Not knowing what im doing i got myelf invicta 40mm diver but had to sell it. My second diver was San Martin 6200 and its 38mm case was much much better on my small wrist.
Invicta go down to mid 50 dollar range on prime day and black Friday pretty regularly.
The Orient is great. Bur imo the best diver under $200 by quite some margin is a San Martin
The clasp on the Pagani is far better than the other two. At least it is solid. If I had to chose any of them, I would give up on watches LOL
I wonder can you review Tandorio line. I bought a field watch from them, a Hamilton homage most probably. And saw that they have the widest range of homages. The usual rolex submariner, SKX007, cap. Willard, Tuna but then there’s unimatic, seiko monster and even SKX013 homages which I never see.
The Invicta pro diver Highline a call has a solid bracket bracket bracket bracelet I have two of them and that is the later edition of the psycho movement which are both watches and they’re very reliable and I can show you watch is 15 $1700 automatic with the same mechanism same part number psycho and you know Japanese they put things pretty good
Wait…WHAT?? ROB ZOMBIE IS STILL ALIVE? OK, never mind. Nice job Randy. Very happy to see your new channel. Let’s see your watch collection sometime soon. Rock on
Still prefer my seiko skx007k the movement mabie as good but it's still a tough movement got mine 2008 and it's till going strong and looks brand new and has held its value.
Youve made me feel.better about my collection! Thank you?
Price is only a reflection of what you want to project. Wear what you like & enjoy it.
Citizen ecodrive: Fantastic lume, 200 mtr iso rated and solarpower. $160.
I love the Orient ray 2 in the blue& orange dials and the all black raven ray. and yes, the hands are known as 'Roman sword' style and I love them too. I loathe the Rolex style Invicta hands. That circular end? hate it. the rays used to have the push button day advance just fyi
Nice review. Pagani has so many nice models like Aqua Tera and such and different sizes. Orient is probably the best but I don't like all of their dial design. If you want the watch that will hold the value, buy Orient.
Try the Ratio watch for $125 at Singapore he will take the Crown.i Do have all that watches you show in the review The Ratio took it all by Far.Looks like a SEIKO SKX Homage But is a Brand stand for himself Also NH35A Movement.
I'll check them out
I tried two Pagani and on Ali express it looks like all their watches copy the designs of other brands as far as looks, also both came broken from China. It took me two months to get refunded. Some people get lucky and don't have QC issues. I wish Orient would use female end links, would hug the wrist better but I would replace the one it comes on. It's one of the worst out there. The watch is good, I mean the bracelet is pretty sad.
Check out the Casio Duro if you get a chance. A whole lot of diver "Bang for the buck," and way under $200. Love the new channel. Lifelong watch fanatic and collector.
The Duro is Bill Gates watch of choice. Seriously. Under $60. Too big for my skinny wrists though.
Great comparison and review!!! Thank You Randy.👍
My pleasure!
Something new Randy. Ok, I'm in and also into watches. Consider the following... These are "automatic" dive watches. For Best Diver under $200 its the Casio Enduro for value. It is not even close. It now comes in 6 colors and is less than $50. Add a nato strap and you are looking good for less than $70 all in. This is however a great review of these three Automatic Divers. Looking forward to more. Thumbs up!
My orients have handled the same salt water abuse as my SKX’s.
I own the Orient Ray II. For me, it's pretty much perfect EXCEPT for that same small, smooth crown.
I give Orient the edge in movement bc the Orient movement is automatic, hand winds, hacks and 🥁 is made in-house by Orient. The NH35 is a mass-produced Seiko clone. Gotta give the edge to the in-house, self-produced unit.
The Orient Mako 2 is $146 at Jomashop.
Can you please do a video explaining watch terminology and nomenclature.