Orient Kamasu Diver Review! Best affordable dive watch?

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  • Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2024

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  • @thisispw
    @thisispw 2 года назад +13

    No watch is perfect, but this is amazing value. It also tells the time.

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  2 года назад +1

      Haha it sure does! Yes, this is one of the top value for money watches for sure!

    • @DanBarksey
      @DanBarksey День назад

      I have the blue and red . Hard to beat the value and good looks

  • @Watchmade
    @Watchmade 3 года назад +11

    Great review. Was looking forward to it. My personal Orient Diver history started with the Mako II, Kamasu black and end up with the green version of the Kamasu. In summer the green looks really like green and is very special and in winter time it nearly looks like a black so even more versatility. Beside the pros you have mentioned I fully agree about, I think it is the most elegant Orient Diver although the dial/bezel has maybe too much markers on it. I think it is the overall design mixed with the case size that makes it more elegant for me. I kind of compare the design to the first generation of Longines HydroConquest. Although both watches are very much different the 39mm HydroConquest is overloaded on dial / bezel as well but still looks so elegant. On the crownguards I believe that Orient wanted to keep this elegant design by adding this thinner crownguards, but I agree that this could be solved much better. On the caseback I totally agree, very boring caseback. On the crown itself, I believe that it is a technique used here that makes the crown moving around in the open position. If you look closely the crown loses the safety of the crownguards if you open it up and the non tight action of the crown provides again a little bit more security by moving around. Otherwise it would be too stable and risk on break would be higher. Other companies like Vostok also use this technique. The bracelet is ok but as you said there is enough room for upgrades maybe get a better bracelet.

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад +2

      Thank you! Sounds like you've had your fair share of Orient divers :D Very good points and insight on the Kamasu. The green one looks great. I kind of want that one instead of this black one haha! Interesting what you said about the crown! So that means that it is intentional.. I did not know that. Thank you for educating me on that.

  • @Ranteessa
    @Ranteessa 3 года назад +4

    I have the blue dial Kamasu myself and really liking it. Just found your channel for the first time. Good review and great content!

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад +1

      Love the blue one! I think I might have to go for a green one since it has grown on me. Glad that you’ve found it! Thank you for the positive feedback :) Checking out your channel now!

  • @christiank1014
    @christiank1014 3 года назад +2

    One thousand subs right behind the corner! I bet this video will brake that milestone 💪

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад +2

      Oh yes! I'm pretty sure that that milestone will be achieved before next week 8) Super excited for that! Thinking of doing a giveaway in honor of 1000 subs 💪

  • @mrjasonrowland
    @mrjasonrowland 2 года назад +3

    Nice and thorough review. Thank you. I have owned both this and the Ray 2. Considering the $200 price tag, I haven’t been able to find a new watch yet (other than Allie Express brands) that can beat the specs of this watch. If you want a solid and respectfully done daily diver with sapphire for an affordable price, this is still it. I think buying one if these slightly used on a Strapcode bracelet is the way to go. I see them for around $175 in great shape on a Strapcode all the time.

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  2 года назад +1

      There really isn't much out there to challenge this.. It's the sapphire that sets the Kamasu apart from the rest of brands that have some sort of heritage. As you mentioned there are the homage watches etc. but I don't consider those comparable. Who knows what kind of working conditions those watches are made in.

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  2 года назад +1

      Then if you can consider watches without sapphire, it's a whole other game. Lots of contenders in that category, but not with sapphire.

    • @mrjasonrowland
      @mrjasonrowland 2 года назад +1

      Indeed!

  • @ChristianHada
    @ChristianHada 3 года назад +3

    Picked this up not too long ago, love it. Been wearing it everyday. Only problem was that it ran pretty fast. So whenever I go to bed, I just rest it with the crown pointed upward and It keeps the the time almost perfect everyday. Havent had to adjust it for a while.

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for sharing mate! Congrats on the purchase! Way to go finding a DIY fix for that :D That's one upside with wearing the same watch a longer period of time, you get to notice how it runs and fiddle with that. I rotate the watches in my collection so frequently that they always run out of juice before I notice any problems with timekeeping. :)

  • @MyAffordableWatchCollection
    @MyAffordableWatchCollection 3 года назад +1

    Great review Anders, you raised some good points. Today I got to hold a Kamasu for the first time for a couple of minutes and I was really impressed with it.

  • @tawny222
    @tawny222 Год назад +1

    Great reviews. I wasn’t a fan of Orient, finally got a Green Mako lll after your review, it’s a beautiful piece with sapphire crystal, no issues with the movement keeping time. Good value for money. 😊

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  Год назад

      Thank you! The green one is a really nice option and great value for money for sure :)

  • @joeybossolo7
    @joeybossolo7 3 года назад +1

    Great review. Have a red one incoming this Friday, can’t wait.

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад +1

      Thanks mate! Ohhhh perfect timing, nice. The red one is nicely different too.👍🏻Congrats on the purchase!

  • @amoledzeppelin
    @amoledzeppelin Год назад +1

    Finally got one (the same with black dial, RA-AA0001B). The native bracelet makes it too heavy for me but I already had a 22mm quick-release steel mesh strap lying around, so no problem (in fact, I've been converting all my collection to either NATO straps or mesh bracelets, with some very few exceptions where the native straps/bracelets are fully integrated). I like how this model, instead of trying to look like a Rolex, really offers something better. Also, my item does not have any issues with wobbly crown, so I guess they had fixed this in the later batches. And, unlike e.g. Invicta 8926OB, the lume and especially the bezel action is a pure joy here. Starting the accuracy measurement but I'm sure the deviation won't be high even in 24/7 wearing mode.
    Now, to the negatives you mentioned. As for the caseback, i don't know, I like when a particular model has a bit of its own personality instead of a generic brand logo slapped onto this caseback. As for crown guards, they are called "crown guards" for a reason. If the crown stands out too much, what are they guarding then? As for the potential dial overload, I don't think so. Bezel markers are always auxiliary but necessary as a functional element. If there's anything that makes this watch "too sporty", it's its thickness. But again, changing bracelets just rocks in this situation. As for the dial-side logo, it's perfectly fine as of now, you should have seen the mess they had in the pre-Epson era when the ORIENT text was also glued on. As for the date/day wheel, here I finally agree, ideally it should have been white-on-black, but that's not something that Epson/Orient is ready to do for their non-Star models with their current production cycle. Because they won't do white-on-crimson on the red model, white-on-blue on the blue model and so on. At least for this price. I can elaborate why if you're interested.

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  Год назад +1

      Thank you for the insights! Very valid points, which also highlight the fact that a lot of these things are just a matter of preferences! Spec-wise a very solid watch for the money, there's no denying that. I agree that Orient divers are a bit bulky with the 22mm bracelets and a strap/bracelet change can do a lot of good!

    • @amoledzeppelin
      @amoledzeppelin Год назад +1

      @@NordicWatchChannel So, I had measured the initial accuracy - it settled on about +8.5 spd, which I didn't quite like, so regulated it myself with the help of a software timegrapher on Android ("Watch Accuracy Meter"). The F6922 itself is very stable and doesn't have much positional deviation, so it was worth giving a shot. The trick was to get the grapher display about +5 spd in the "dial down" position. Really takes some micrometric precision. After this regulation, the accuracy settled to under +1 spd in my 24/7 wearing mode. Not only is this within COSC and Rolex standards for mechs, but also well within mass-produced quartz watch allowance (+/-30 seconds per month). Now I'm very interested what deviation it's going to have at the end of October. If it is under +24 s/mo, I'll officially declare that I found a mech more accurate than one of my electronic Casios (W-800H which cannot be regulated in any way).

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  Год назад

      I await eagerly to hear your report on it! Sounds like some great accuracy. The movement itself should be good. It’s a bummer that watch companies have not yet found a cheap way to mass-regulate their entry level watches to such accuracy😂 The movements cleary can do better!

    • @amoledzeppelin
      @amoledzeppelin Год назад +1

      @@NordicWatchChannel So far, +6 seconds in 8 days, meaning +0.75 spd. Not bad at all, there is a viable chance to get under +24 s/mo. I'll keep you updated. As for the mass regulation, yes, the main problem is the process takes time they don't have at automated production lines (I imagine there is an adjusting robot with a basic built-in timegrapher), but I wish they at least included micrometric screws for the rate levers, this would allow to adjust it more precisely. Nevertheless, the mere possibility to do this at home and get stable results (as opposed to having to go to an authorized service center like in case with Rolexes/Tudors/etc) is something that only people who live outside the "first world" can fully appreciate. Greetings from Ukraine.

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the report mate! Greetings back! I wish you all the best over there!🙏🏻

  • @manoletarnedo8253
    @manoletarnedo8253 3 года назад +1

    Nice review. The dachshund is a welcome addition. Keep them coming please.

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад

      Thank you! Glad to hear that Arthur’s debut went well! Will domate, thanks for watching 😎

  • @johndoe-qg7jp
    @johndoe-qg7jp 3 года назад +1

    I didn't think my Kumasi was all that until I compared it to the Bulova 666 devil diver. This besal on the 666 was terrible. The sound was horrible.
    Now I treasure my orient and won't stop wearing it!

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for sharing! Hadn’t heard of that Bulova model before, looks interesting! Glad to hear that you are enjoying your Orient😎

  • @asfhaikalbt9194
    @asfhaikalbt9194 3 года назад +1

    new sub here! congratulations on 1k brother, keep going. loving the contents :)

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад

      Welcome! Glad to have you on board mate! :) Thank you very much! I’ll keep going for sure and try to improve the content along the way👍🏻 Any suggestions/wishes perhaps?

  • @Amin_2k
    @Amin_2k 2 года назад +1

    Mine came with a defective bezel spring that broke after a month of use, and as far as i am aware its not possible to service a orient watch in Europe. It was a cheap fix as the skx bezel spring is the same as the one on the kamasu. Also the lume looks more yellow in person than it does in videos. But still a great watch if you like the style

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  2 года назад

      Bummer! I’m really surprised to hear that you can’t service a Orient in Europe, are you sure? I’m not sure but I would imagine you could take it back to the AD. The lume is sometimes difficult to catch naturally on film and the color on video might sometimes differ from the live color.

  • @JoeSmith-ge8bz
    @JoeSmith-ge8bz 3 года назад +1

    The islander from Marc at Long Island watch is a contender

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад

      Specwise this is true for sure. I haven’t seen one live so I can’t say that much about it. I will say that because of the ”nature” of the watch (a upgraded skx) it’s kind of impersonal to me. Kind of lacking personality like a homage watch (invicta pro diver or something). That being said I think it’s a great idea by Marc and I love the guy! Hopefully the Islander will have a long and rich heritage from now on😎

  • @DanBarksey
    @DanBarksey День назад +1

    Another great Kamasu colour

  • @monishgowda5975
    @monishgowda5975 3 года назад +2

    Amazing review, it’s 350$ now in India. Subscribed. Kudos!!

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад

      Thank you! Okay quite expensive but still just about doable👍🏻

  • @ML-Fex
    @ML-Fex 7 месяцев назад +2

    Hola! Perdon por revivir el post de mensajes. Tengo este kamasu en verde hace 2 meses, y la corona no presnta movimientos cuando esta libre, tampoco el último eslabón del brazalete presnta espacios vacios. Capaz que mejoraron los últimos kamasu,. El movimiento presnta una desviación de +0.80 seguundos / dia en un control de 50 mediciones con reloj atómico. Me parece super preciso. Al menos el mio! Saludos desde Argentina.

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  7 месяцев назад +1

      Hola! Always happy to get comments! Thanks for sharing your experience. It could well be that they have made small improvements since this. Awesome to hear that you have such a precise unit 8) Greetings to Argentina from snowy Finland!

    • @ML-Fex
      @ML-Fex 7 месяцев назад

      @@NordicWatchChannel "Hi... thank you for responding! Yes, I've noticed it's more accurate when using it. At rest, it's 4 bpm/day... yes, I'm amazed by the precision. Regards!"

  • @patricj951
    @patricj951 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for a valuable review, even if I am a bit late to comment. So far I have only one Orient (Star) and find Kamasu very attractive watch. But I will go for the II model, which in my opinion has better looking indicies.

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  2 года назад +1

      My pleasure! I agree with you about those indices. The ones on this look kind of aggressive and excessively sporty for my taste.

  • @jwcchannel462
    @jwcchannel462 3 года назад +1

    👌 Thanks and congrats Anders ! I am still not sure which one to get btw this one and the ray

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад

      Thanks buddy! I have to say that I have a soft spot for the ray 2... in my opinion it’s slightly better looking and the price is so low!

    • @jwcchannel462
      @jwcchannel462 3 года назад +1

      @@NordicWatchChannel exactly the same for me, I only prefer the sapphire glass and the clean oyster braclet of the kamasu.
      I am considering to get a ray and a mako then swapping the braclets and sell mako
      Regarding the glass...I will change it with a sapphire one when it will have some scratches

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад +1

      That's a solid plan! The bracelet on the Ray is a bit odd. Good plan with the crystal too!

    • @jwcchannel462
      @jwcchannel462 3 года назад +1

      @@NordicWatchChannel it's a nice bracelet but on a dive "style" watch I do preffer a clean brushed oyster

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад +1

      Yeah I fully agree (as usual) xD

  • @3rdstone1
    @3rdstone1 3 года назад +4

    I've been lusting for the red dial Kamasu for quite some while now. Been hesitating as I think the Rays, Makos etc still feel more affordable considering price levels here. The only thing I'd kinda get for this way higher price is sapphire glass and that stunning red dial. And still with a sub par bracelet. You have some good points here on that matter.

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад

      If not for the color, I would probably opt for a Ray in your case! I like the round hour indices on it more than the "aggressive" ones on the Kamasu. Sapphire is of course great but I'm sure a Ray can be modded too if needed.

    • @3rdstone1
      @3rdstone1 3 года назад +1

      @@NordicWatchChannel Good points.

    • @georgebishop4941
      @georgebishop4941 2 года назад +2

      @@NordicWatchChannel Each to their own and the Gen2 now has round indices but, frankly, round indices are done to death and boring in my view. I love the look of the gen1 Kamasu.

    • @keksbrot4995
      @keksbrot4995 2 года назад

      I mean… this is Not much Money for a Watch.

  • @alexanderortengren3185
    @alexanderortengren3185 3 года назад +2

    I see some small imperfections on the second link on the bracelet, are they noticeable irl? First time I came across your channel, you deserve more subs man!

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад +1

      There are a few marks on my bracelet that have come from using it. They are noticeable if you focus on that but I don't really lay eyes the marks on my bracelets that much. Welcome to the channel! Haha, thank you for you kind words! Lets hope others also agree with that 😎

    • @adosar7261
      @adosar7261 3 года назад +1

      I think is due to production line. I have see many reviews and every watch has these imperfections. Mine also has it. Noticeable if you see it from very close distance. An exception is the JDM model which haven't these imperfection. ruclips.net/video/Biy2DPC5ZAQ/видео.html at 0:28.

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад +1

      Hmm interesting.. I bought mine used so I just thought the marks were from the previous user😁

    • @adosar7261
      @adosar7261 3 года назад +1

      @@NordicWatchChannel I think you got a nice deal :)

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад +1

      I think i paid 170 euros with AD papers and 1,5 guarantee + a hirsch leather strap! It was a good deal👍🏻

  • @petervernelen6784
    @petervernelen6784 2 года назад +1

    Thx for the video, nice watch but it deserves a better bracelet (strapcode) btw what is your wrist size?

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  2 года назад

      That is often the case with these entry level watches! My wrist size is around 6,5 inches or 16,5cm give or take 🙂

  • @WyvernX_
    @WyvernX_ 3 года назад +2

    How many links do you have at the 12 o clock and 6 o clock, respectively, with the stock bracelet?

  • @danialroslee9836
    @danialroslee9836 3 года назад +2

    U have a new subscriber!

  • @JasZg
    @JasZg 9 месяцев назад +1

    But does it actually goes under water?? Can you dive in this thing

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  9 месяцев назад

      Yes it’s water resistant ”to 200m” which means you can dive with it!

  • @stephanedelrieu5883
    @stephanedelrieu5883 Год назад +1

    This is kinda weird, your watch is probably defective because on mine, the crown is perfectly secured and steady - and there's almost no gap between the endlinks and the case.

  • @atifghafoor6258
    @atifghafoor6258 5 месяцев назад

    Anyone have advice if the crown is very difficult to move.

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  5 месяцев назад

      Maybe some rubber gloves? They work great for pickle jars and stuff haha!

  • @bmw128racer
    @bmw128racer 2 года назад

    Save $100 and get the Ray2 or Mako2 if you don't need a sapphire crystal. The Kamasu, Ray2, and Mako2 all have the same F6922 caliber.

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  2 года назад

      Yup, I think I said that too on the video. Some time has passed since the filming of this review and I have to say that I kind of prefer the ray’s looks right now. The round indices look better imo. The newly released kamasu version with round indices is nice too👍🏻

    • @bmw128racer
      @bmw128racer 2 года назад

      @@NordicWatchChannel I agree about the round indices. Also, with a little effort and a couple of tools, you could replace the crystal with an AR-coated sapphire from Crystaltimes for about $30USD. 🙂

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  2 года назад

      Yeah that’s also true :)

    • @Amin_2k
      @Amin_2k 2 года назад +1

      @@NordicWatchChannel Agree abou the round indices looking better. But if you want round indices with sapphire orient released a new kamasu that looks pretty sweet!

  • @cameronkrause4712
    @cameronkrause4712 3 года назад +1

    just be thankful that the case back is not glass

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад

      Haha well yes that’s good! Pretty rare on 200M WR watches anyway. Still think that the logo there is lame🙄

  • @sachinsingh-rh6fq
    @sachinsingh-rh6fq 3 года назад +1

    I luv my blue dial kamasu too much.... 11/11/21

  • @flo-hm3px
    @flo-hm3px 3 года назад +2

    can't go wrong with the black dial. boring, but always timeless

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад +1

      So true! Feels boring sometimes but never gets old or out of style 😎

  • @ferdi_jufri
    @ferdi_jufri 3 года назад +2

    One sub for you my friend🇮🇩,the best one watch👍

  • @Nataspin900
    @Nataspin900 3 года назад +1

    Oho, suomalainen kellokanava. Lähti tilaukseen

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  3 года назад +1

      Tervetuloa ”kyytiin”! Mukava saada kotimaisia tilaajia 😊

  • @sandromoura5884
    @sandromoura5884 2 года назад +1

    Por favor fala português

    • @NordicWatchChannel
      @NordicWatchChannel  2 года назад

      I’m afraid I don’t know how to speak portugese😂
      Google translate:
      desculpe, eu não posso