My Top 20 Orient Watches That Are Actually Good

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Kano ➡ www.tuswatches.com/product-pa...
Neo Classic ➡ geni.us/orientneoclassic
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Maestro Automatic ➡ geni.us/orientmaestroauto
Numeral Dress Watch ➡ geni.us/orientnumeral
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Defender II ➡ www.tuswatches.com/product-pa...
Pilot ➡ geni.us/orientpilot
Mako Chrono Solar ➡ www.tuswatches.com/product-pa...
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In this top 20 Orient watches video, I cover the best Orient watches for men in 2024. I was considering doing a top 10, however there are so many good, affordable options, it quickly escalated. Here's my selection of the best Orient dive watches, dress watches, minimalist watches, military watches, and chronographs - all tried and hands-on tested prior to recording. Is there a watch you think I missed?
Disclosure: TUS Watches did not sponsor this video. The following watches were purchased previously with my own money: Green Kamasu V1, Black Ray II, Neo Classic, Symphony, Pilot, Tristar, SK Diver & Bambino V3
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🎬 Chapters
0:00 Top 20 Orient Watches
1:07 Small to Average Dive Watches
9:55 Larger Dive Watches
14:05 Ekster Discount
14:54 Orient Dress Watches
20:25 Orient Open-Heart (Skeletonized) Watches
21:48 Orient Military-Style Watches
23:40 Orient Chronograph(s)
25:09 Orient Watches To Avoid!
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@BensWatchClub 3 ай бұрын

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@conniethunder 3 ай бұрын

Many thanks for the in depth video and multitude of watches covered! I know your channel is working as is, but please consider slowing down your speech delivery, and maybe having 2 videos? for this amount of covers? :) I'd also love to hear you talk about the Quartz/Mechanical movements used. It seems so easy to pay £200 more for a watch with the same movement as an 'aliexpress' one. Are we really getting +£150 of better case and bracelet quality?? Anyway, thanks for your time, and I hope I gave some constructive feedback. (Yes, no hate trolling here).

@Makeit101 3 ай бұрын

Yes. A similar video on orient Star would be appreciated.

@narc1408 3 ай бұрын

MUCH appreciated

@BoozewithNick 2 ай бұрын

Heck yeah, I want to get more solid info on the Orient Stars.

@TheAussiePencil 16 күн бұрын

Agreed! They don't get nearly enough coverage. Please Ben!

@niksoncutts 3 ай бұрын

Glad you made this, there's so many Orient watches out there it's nice to just have a good review of all of the best models in one place!

@Crotch_Goblin1 3 ай бұрын

Ben, my favorite light bulb 💡

@pmdthewizard 3 ай бұрын

😂 i see what you did there

@Brown1580 2 ай бұрын

Nice name tho.....😂

@Organic_ape 2 ай бұрын

I understood that reference.

@Foxxnioxx 2 ай бұрын

Ben getting roasted by his own viewers 😂

@Organic_ape 2 ай бұрын

@@Foxxnioxx ...rather affectionately.

@AP-op4rc 3 ай бұрын

Orient is positioned so uniquely in the watch market. What a wonderful brand.

@Stricko72 3 ай бұрын

Love Orient, safe and affordable with some quirky and interesting models, yes please do an orient star video, thanks Ben.

@ChronometerCheck 3 ай бұрын

Great video, Ben. The Orient Star definitely deserves a mention and perhaps it's own video. I find they are a huge step up in fit and finish.

@StrikeWarlock 3 ай бұрын

You can tell how valuable Orient feels when you see zoomers and influencers mistake an Orient Bambino for a luxury watch just because of how classy it looks on a leather strap from that one Teddy Baldasarre video.

@santorini8423 3 ай бұрын

What

@StrikeWarlock 3 ай бұрын

@@santorini8423 Teddy has a video where he has zoomers and influencers see if they can recognize watch brands, on the last segment, he lines up a bunch of watches with varying straps and the Orient Bambino kept fooling people into thinking it was a luxury watch because of how good it looked on a leather strap.

@jefflarkin5441 3 ай бұрын

Always entertaining and informative. Thanks Ben.

@oisin2406 3 ай бұрын

2 weeks after my son was born I had open heart surgery. Needless to say I bought the open heart Bambino. My name translates to 'fawn' and his to 'friend of deer'. Needless to say, it was a no-brainer purchase

@markwright2674 3 ай бұрын

Yes, please, a round up on the gorgeous Orient Stars would be marvelous!

@ulig12 3 ай бұрын

The green/orange Triton was my first automatic watch and I still love it. It took me a while to truly realize how insanely good its design is as well as the lume, the bezel and crown action which are nearly unmatched in all my collection.

@Tom_Kowalczuk 3 ай бұрын

Yes for Orient Star line-up. Not much quality info about it.

@shirishpanwalkar 3 ай бұрын

The Orient superking with the red wine colored vintage dial looks gorgeous.

@colemin2 3 ай бұрын

I bought a Bambino a few days ago. Thanks for uploading a video on Orient!

@fvsch 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been enjoying your videos. It’s great to see affordable watches discussed and showcased (and some scams exposed). Anecdotally we have the same wrist size, so your videos double as a demonstration of what specific models would look like on me. 😎

@kobusvanrensburg4092 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant as always. Much appreciated Ben.

@kleanovodust-bin69 3 ай бұрын

Hey Ben, there's this Orient Symphony 4 that use a Sapphire Crystal for pretty much under $200!

@40rpt Ай бұрын

Very helpful video. I'm looking to buy a new Orient and this is just what I needed. Would also love to see a video on the star models.

@daniellondon6310 3 ай бұрын

Great video, Ben! I saw the BambinoV2 w/subdials being called "Bambino GMT" or "Bambino Version 8"

@michaelpham2221 3 ай бұрын

I love my Ray raven. I just got the Mako 40 in white. Love both watches. They wear very well due to the smaller dimensions. But best thing about them is the value. The quality far exceeded what I was expecting to get for the money.

@simplifygardening 3 ай бұрын

Another great video Ben. so close to 200k now. u guys going to AG this year?

@torgomax 3 ай бұрын

I wish they would bring back the Orient Monarch⌚👀

@rollypolly.1 3 ай бұрын

I have a blue ray 2 and a Bambino small second. I love them both. Orient makes really good watches. Thankyou Ben for this great list

@arancourt5623 3 ай бұрын

Black ray 2 was my first real watch purchase. I was thinking of a bambino but I wanted something more everyday than dressy. Still my most worn watch.

@AlexanderMorrison 3 ай бұрын

A. Thank you so much Ben for doing such a great overview! B. Orient Star Review (IMHO) is a no brainer and absolute necessity... Will be on the lookout for it 🙌🏼

@mariacomet 2 ай бұрын

Hey Ben, this video made me pull the trigger on buying a greenish/tealish Kamasu V1. I had been hesitant as my wrist is smaller so anything over 41mm gives me pause but seeing it on your wrist and understanding how the lug to lug makes it fit closer to a 40mm really helped and I really liked your suggestion on the color. LOVE the watch.

@marcosziadi9230 28 күн бұрын

hi! May i ask you your wrist size? because i also have small wrist size (6.25 inches) and i was wondering whether the 41mm would suit me well

@mariacomet 28 күн бұрын

@@marcosziadi9230 same wrist size! I love the watch so far

@milqn4o 3 ай бұрын

Great vid! Looking forward to an Orient Star one.

@tuswatches 3 ай бұрын

Great video, Ben!

@tuliosouza8973 3 ай бұрын

The Orient Maestro was my first mechanical watch. A few things to mention as an owner: -I guess I was under influence of the fashion watch at the time because the design looked great, but nowadays a think its quite boring -My version has a pretty impressive 100m of water resistance -Although not super thick at 12mm, the thickness is towards the top which makes it a bit difficult to wear under a cuff -Mine was running at +20s a day. But once the warranty expired I regulated it my self and now it runs consistently at +3s a day

@jasonmacfarlund2703 3 ай бұрын

I really like the mechanical orient maestro. The blue hands and hour markers are unique and the raised crystal is a great touch.

@jimlittle5769 3 ай бұрын

The red Kamasu was the first watch my wife bought me. Valentines Day 2021. I don't wear it a lot, but I still like it.

@MADHIKER777 2 ай бұрын

Excellent tour through Orient. I have always thought that one could put together a varied budget watch collection based on Orient alone. I own 3 Orients and am happy with all.

@mordeth1964 3 ай бұрын

I bought an Orient Bambino V2 with the champagne dial and aside from the microscopic date window is an awesome watch; in my opinion rivalling the Tissot Le Locle that my wife bought.

@KristinJewell-c1x 4 күн бұрын

Watches are so delicate and intricately designed, so I have intense respect and admiration for amzwatch watch makers

@nedflanders3769 3 ай бұрын

That symphony would be great in 38.5mm. And I have an 8 incher. 41mm is just too big because it’s all dial, no bezel.

@c1n3kk 3 ай бұрын

In terms of chronographs, I think Orient Neo 70's Chronograph looks quite decent.

@angrypenguin956 3 ай бұрын

I have one of their dive watch (Mako) with the Pepsi bezel. I like the watch quite a bit, but my only grip is the size of the crown, which is pretty small and somewhat hard to manipulate.

@springbay1 3 ай бұрын

I don't own any Orient so far, but I've had a couple of Neo Classic Sports in my Amazon cart for a long time. I will definitely pick one up before they go out of stock.

@shreyasmahimkar4424 3 ай бұрын

You should have included the star line as well! Best looking orients in my opinion

@henrywest7217 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate the comprehensive list.

@vinit6584 3 ай бұрын

Love these videos

@simonwright6882 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the break from the dozens of rolex videos. My picks would be the kamasu red dial and the cream dial 38mm bambino.

@Walnutman5700 Ай бұрын

Terrific review Ben! Bring on Orient Star next!

@RudyVisuals 3 ай бұрын

Bought my 38mm Bambino because of you and defo considering a Kamasu pretty soon!

@officialatticusbrendan 22 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for the review Ben! Besides the Mako solar chronograph, there is the Neo 70s lineup of chronograph watches made by Orient. I believe that it is worth mentioning or reviewing too. I am so glad to realise that so many Orient watches are great in so many ways yet remain extremely affordable. I really appreciate this review summary of the best Orient watches available.

@newtonarori7344 3 ай бұрын

Just the video I've been waiting for

@wblackburn0316 3 ай бұрын

Def can’t wait to see something on Orient Star!

@younusimam-thesalamproject6340 3 ай бұрын

I hated my Kamasu until I got a black ceramic bezel mod from Long Island watches. Now the watch is stunning. Really worth it.

@robertmorano2372 3 ай бұрын

I love orient. I wear a black dial ray 2 almost daily. I cook for a living and the watch has been more than impressive. If orient is listening, My Christmas wish is for a 36mm explorer "style" watch at the ray/mako price points. I recently took to ali express because I wanted to try 36mm and not be out a bunch of money. Of course I went straight to the orient catalogue but no luck. I now love the size and would probably daily an orient in this format.

@jbricejordan 2 ай бұрын

Would LOVE an orient star video. Hard to find Orient Stars in person in the US to test out, but they seem awesome online. I've had a Bambino for years, very happily, now ready for an upgrade in the orient fam.

@mlhslmz2678 3 ай бұрын

Where is the M-Force line up? When talking about Orient divers M-Force should be mentioned. I understand that is maybe too big for some wrists, but the M-Force line up is the ISO certified divers by Orient

@serenityinside1 3 ай бұрын

Ben doesn’t talking about big watches ( explains his antipathy to citizen 🤔) - conscious of his errr slender wrists methinks .

@rollypolly.1 3 ай бұрын

I didn't knew about this line up..

@S-Ltd1000 3 ай бұрын

@@serenityinside1to be fair he included the Triton which is a fairly large watch.

@S-Ltd1000 3 ай бұрын

M Force are also a step up from the Mako, Kamasu and Triton but can be bought for similar money.

@BensWatchClub 3 ай бұрын

I do have an M-Force watch lying around somewhere but simply haven't gotten around to checking it out. Unlike many reviewers, I actually like to test the watches I feature/recommend, which inherently means there are only so many I can get through. What do you think about M-Force? I thought they look a little like Invicta hehe

@kurtcrawler6184 13 күн бұрын

One of my first watches was an Orient. Followed along almost throughout my schooling.

@thetattedpharmacist3215 3 ай бұрын

I own a Mako 3, in a JDM exclusive burnt orange fumé dial colour with orange and grey bezel insert. Fantastic watch. Also own a black dial Orient pilot watch. Type B dial flieger that’s excellent for the money asked. Love my two Orients, but still very annoyed that there are NO Authorised Dealers in Australia, so I have to go grey market, as overseas ADs aren’t allowed to ship to Australia 😢

@BoozewithNick 2 ай бұрын

Yes, the flieger is awesome. I really wanted a flieger and couldn’t afford a Dekla, so the Orient flieger scratched the itch. Wearing it as I type this!

@peterchang7646 3 ай бұрын

Anyone have insight into how or when to get an Orient Ray II serviced? I've been daily wearing mine for almost 5 yrs.... still keeps great time.

@stevemoon2136 3 ай бұрын

Nice video, Ben.

@asenkochanov1877 3 ай бұрын

I have a blue dial Kamasu that I put on a black and blue NATO strap because I dislike bracelets. Lovely watch, got it for like 150 bucks.

@samnova450 3 ай бұрын

Like the KAMASU watch with Black and Gold trim. I just wish the warranty was longer for their watches, might be why they’re on the cheap end.

@eightballsidepocket9467 3 ай бұрын

Both my Orient Defender II (blue dial, stainless case) and the Triton (green) have the best lume I have seen. I also love my Bambino.

@hellper198 3 ай бұрын

My favourite is the ORIENT ”Bambino” Small Seconds (RA-AP0002S10A) which gives off Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Small Seconds Q1218420 vibes.

@eugenethomas4647 3 ай бұрын

I have the Triton with power reserve. Or did they change it to the Neptune?? Anyway, it's a freaking beast of a watch and certainly too big for me and I should probably sell it but it's such a great piece. I haven't been able to part with it.

@raullzano4444 3 ай бұрын

Got the Solar Panda and it is GORGEOUS

@eshwarrao7358 3 күн бұрын

Like always, great review Mate!! - I do like the Orient sub-seconds in the champagne dial, Neo Classic is sporty. I do have a Kamasu and thats always the best. I believe you missed the 1965 WEEKLY AUTO ORIENT KING DIVER - Reissue. very nice dial, hope you looked at it.. good job and thanks for all the effort and service.

@jamesmartone1901 3 ай бұрын

I have the Ray with a strap code bracelet and the original bracelet. Love it.

@TheGodFerllini 3 ай бұрын

I was waiting to see mine haha I have the RA-AS0011S10B, what do you think of that one?

@davidsherrick898 3 ай бұрын

Im actually selling my Defender 2... I have a couple Orient watches. But I don't wear it enough. Great review as always!

@aravindh1628 2 ай бұрын

Hey Ben! What do you think about the Orient Star Avant-Garde lineup? Some models are for sale under 700$ and I've been thinking of picking up one!

@mattinmalaga 3 ай бұрын

Like the Mako Sport in purple, I'd put a quality black leather or silicon strap on it 👌🏻

@Grumbo91 3 ай бұрын

I have a Kamasu and a bambino (original, i know). Love them, they look and feel great.

@mattys1467 3 ай бұрын

Love Orient watches. Top, top brand. Tom at Tus Watches is an absolute star. Fantastic guy to deal with

@ericsherer3505 3 ай бұрын

I own the short run Mako USA which predated the Kamasu by a few years. Looks very similar to it and has sapphire crystal. My only complaint is the small crown.

@c11235 3 ай бұрын

I wish more orient watches had 20mm straps and 40 mm or less diameter

@JBass33 3 ай бұрын

The Orient Flight series was my entry into the automatic watch world. I have one in each of the dial colors (green, cream, black, etc.) in the “B” dial. The Flight series is rather basic as some have noted, but the B dial always gets comments. Orient improved the series when it upgraded the movement to hack and hand wind. (I have the first movement which doesn’t hack or hand wind.)

@daley1985 3 ай бұрын

Ive got the green Orient Maestro with 10 atm water resist and Sapphire glass!

@darthgiggity7948 3 ай бұрын

Orient also has another great chronograph. The Orient Neo 70s Panda.

@AndraJevtovic 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for detailed review of orient lineup

@CymInUA 3 ай бұрын

Good content. 👍

@daveelgee2008 3 ай бұрын

what do you recommend for someone with a 21 - 22cm wrist?

@jaimemello17 3 ай бұрын

I bought a Kamasu red dial several weeks ago. It’s an stunning watch and actually looks better in person vs watching this on video

@skorpoolr 3 ай бұрын

I really wish the Symphony line got more attention, I have a Symphony IV in blue with the leather band, and it’s a very nice looking watch, the dial is black to deep dark blue in lower light, and in certain light is a bright, brilliant, and vibrant blue, the hands and indices are quite nice too. It has a sapphire crystal and a display case back, it’s also smaller than the III by a little bit; even at its dimensions, it doesn’t fit seemingly that large, the proportions of the dial to case make it appear smaller while not making the dial look like it’s drowning in the case. mine had some QC issues, but I expect that to not be an issue. (I always seem to get products with QC issues even when said product is praised for QC😂)

@indramatic 3 ай бұрын

Is there a particular reason for not including Orient Nami FAC0900x series of divers in this review?

@kakavanin 3 ай бұрын

I love Orient, I have a Mako II, it's great value.

@shashanksetty8110 3 ай бұрын

You should have included the marlin watches, especially the marlin chronograph.

@hlebo 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video (as always). As much as I would like to buy an Orient, all of their sport models are much big. I think guys don't realize how ridiculous a 42mm watch looks. Orient needs to move toward 40mm for its divers and solar chronograph -- then I would be buying.

@erickolp4398 3 ай бұрын

I'd love to see a video on Orient Star!

@jonathansteele8601 3 ай бұрын

Don’t let this the lack of a real review of the Kano detour you from this great watch. I have a 7inch wrist and this is a fantastic diver. I often swap between my 5 digit submariner and my Kano

@olegpetrovskiy1583 Ай бұрын

Orient light powered. During 23 years shows exact time, there is no any + - 20 seconds a day. Absolute exact time day by day, year by year..

@hawkeye454 3 ай бұрын

I own the red Kamasu, and absolutely love it.

@pavXX 3 ай бұрын

Yep love to see Orient Star video. /thanks

@AlexSchwartzATV 3 ай бұрын

Kano looks great with the white dial damn. wish it was smaller.

@demonstructie 3 ай бұрын

I'm very much over (was never into) the whole TiFfAnY bLuE thing, and I've never considered an open heart dial, but that RA-AR0009L10B (ugh) looks stunning. On the shortlist it goes.

@thelegendarysupersaiyanbro9556 2 ай бұрын

It surprises me greatly that the M-FORCE series isn't shown on more watch channels. The greatest dive watch available for the price, in my opinion.

@edbee8508 3 ай бұрын

16:10 I would prefer acrylic if sapphire wasn't an option.

@FloppaFan400 3 ай бұрын

I love tuning in to watch the white Headie One review watches

@rorymacdonald7529 3 ай бұрын

ayyy I have the same Kamasu 2 in the thumbnail! beauty dial

@siftindotcom 2 ай бұрын

Please do a review of Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Calibre 36 RS Chrono Watch. It's a very interesting piece that flew under the radar and I am very intrigued by its design and would love to hear your take on this piece, before making a bid for it.

@Vorticher95 3 ай бұрын

White dial perpetual calendar with a classic black leather strap looks like 20x is price, consider that too!

@MRbeqa100 2 ай бұрын

I love my Ray 2 and waiting for Ray 3

@kylemrf5281 2 ай бұрын

my kamasu v1 bezel is not as easy to turn as his. i have to either press down very hard or use nails. anyone know why?

@funtaril 3 ай бұрын

My girlfriend just bought me gorgeous green Orient Star diver, and to my shame I still don't know a lot about their lineup, so a video about it would definitely be nice!

@micaljimenez7381 3 ай бұрын

I have a superkiing krystal,i love it because realy looks like a 1970 watch,when a live in costa rica in 1990 you only see old watch in shop,tag heuer from 1970,old citizen and seiko,and all were looking like the orient,of course its a watch very old fashion but its for me very confortable,i am agree anout the bracelet who is very cheap...could be better,and 50 meter water resistant its a joke,but who goes at 100 meter with a rolex?