Orient Mako 3 Review With Strap Alternatives! (RA-AA0821S19B)

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Orient has recently released the Mako 3 in several new color combinations! The watch is virtually the same as the Kamasu, but with a different dial and different colors. I opted for the ivory dialed one with the reference number RA-AA0821S19B. The Kamasu has been one of the best value for money dive watches out on the market for several years. This Mako 3 model is currently a little bit more expensive than the Kamasu, but I suspect that prices will come down to a similar level after some time, making this a superb value offer.
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@todddewell6314 11 ай бұрын

Very good review. Thank you for the strap pairing I found that very helpful.

@NordicWatchChannel 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m very glad to hear that😎 That makes sure I will keep doing it in future videos!

@3rdstone1 11 ай бұрын

Great review as usual. At this point I feel quite settled with my red dial Kamasu. But I really liked that silver dial, which is a kinda nice change from mostly dark dials usually on divers. And of course it's always interesting learning about new Orient models.

@NordicWatchChannel 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! The red dialed Kamasu is a beautiful watch! I also think that the silver dial is a refreshing change. Glad to hear you found it interesting :)

@MyEnemy Жыл бұрын

Great-looking watches. I love my Ray II. Can't wait to add this one to my Orient collection.

@NordicWatchChannel Жыл бұрын

I really like the colors too! Sounds like a plan my friend B)

@Jason-hv4eu 10 ай бұрын

Hello, Good review! I have consider this watch. I do like the looks of the watch. I love the the clasp. I also enjoy a beads of rice😊 This video was recommended by KZfaq. I am now a subscriber 👍🏻

@NordicWatchChannel 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing! Really appreciate the feedback too :) It's a good looking watch! Check out my channel for other watch reviews as well :)

@albertsmith9315 11 ай бұрын

I really appreciate that you mention your own wrist size, exactly equal to mine, so this video has really made me sure that I will buy this watch. After years with dozens of classic black dial divers, I experimented with what Seiko called a champagne dial on their recent 38mm series and found that I really like it. This Orient has a similar sunburst color on a more substantial case, so it really caught my eye. Again, great review.

@NordicWatchChannel 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, I appreciate it! Which Seiko was that, if I may ask?

@albertsmith9315 11 ай бұрын

@@NordicWatchChannel Seiko just released the SRPK series with a 38mm case on a steel bracelet. There are 4 colors: black, orange, teal green and champagne. I bought the teal and champagne models because I felt color was lacking in my collection. On my 6 1/2 inch wrist, the 38mm sits nicely and the bracelet fits fine even though there are only two micro adjustments. I replaced the bracelet with a nice leather strap which looks very nice.

@NordicWatchChannel 11 ай бұрын

So excited for those 38mm models! Would love to get one at sime point. The larger ones are a bit too large for my current taste. I’m surprised to hear that there are so few micro adjustments, bummer! Good that it fit you tho!

@alexbramley7079 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic review, thank you! You clearly know the Orient range well, which can be a little confusing given the lack of official names for the divers.

@NordicWatchChannel 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that! The Orient range is seriously confusing, no doubt. The mako 3 is an official name at least, so hopefully they will start to incorporate other names as well.

@Cockaboobledoo 11 ай бұрын

This watch is so casual, great summer/camping watch. Or a dress watch too, amazing

@NordicWatchChannel 11 ай бұрын

Agreed 😎

@simonthomas5113 10 ай бұрын

Good detailed review. I've had mine since May 2023 with no regrets, but I would say I've sacrificed a bit of legibility with this one in low light. Its such a good looker though, and performing really well.

@NordicWatchChannel 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! :) That's a valid point. It's a little less legible than some darker dialed versions, but still readable in my experience.

@TheGrenadier97 11 ай бұрын

An excellent successor to the traditional Mako II. I'm highly inclined towards rhe blue, looks very fresh and pleasing.

@NordicWatchChannel 11 ай бұрын

For sure! I’d say the blue one is probably the ”safest” choice. It would be my second choice. Maybe the first one if I’d choose again.

@volodymyrsukhyna5932 11 ай бұрын

I bought my first watch DW-5600BB back in February after seeing your video. So this comment is kind of word of appreciation to your channel. Thank you sir! As for the Orient Mako 3, I've already seen it on the pictures and now seeing your review I think I'm going to take a look at it at my local dealers once it is avaiable. I want to expand my collection with some diver's watch.

@NordicWatchChannel 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for telling me that, I really appreciate it!🙏🏻 Happy to hear that my content is useful🙂 That sounds like a good idea! No pictures or videos can provide the same experience as seeing it live👍🏻

@Rauz11 11 ай бұрын

Man if you ordered it we have same watches 😂😂😂

@ansonlan9858 11 ай бұрын

Nice review! the crown seems way more easier to adjust than Mako 2 as well, crown on my Mako 2 is just so slippery

@NordicWatchChannel 11 ай бұрын

It’s definitely a lot easier! Good upgrade.

@deanP. 11 ай бұрын

I like this one. I already have a Kanno but will probably get this one next year if the price drops or I can catch it on sale.

@NordicWatchChannel 11 ай бұрын

Might be a good idea to wait like that!👍🏻 This one is a little bit smaller than the Kano too🙂

@robertwhitcomb6105 11 ай бұрын

Question for ya..does the Kanno wear large on your wrist? Thanks

@deanP. 11 ай бұрын

@@robertwhitcomb6105 I have a 7 1/2 wrist so it fits fine for me.

@childrolland 10 ай бұрын

With gold hands and chaptering frames, no day-date would be 'go to' for me. Recently, Orient released 40 mm divers. That's nice to see too.

@NordicWatchChannel 10 ай бұрын

No-date would be interesting. Yes I saw those Orients! Very compelling models!

@pareshkhanwani2660 10 ай бұрын

Hi superb review....my favourite part was the strap combinations....can you tell me whether the sunburst dial and lack of antireflective coating affects the readability?...thank you🙂

@NordicWatchChannel 10 ай бұрын

Maybe sometimes! Makes the readability a little worse, but I've always been able to read the time nonetheless :) And thank you for the kind words!

@WhoIsSerafin 8 ай бұрын

The only orient I have ever liked is the saturation 300mm diver. One of my favorites. If they updated it I’d snag one right away.

@NordicWatchChannel 8 ай бұрын

It looks like an absolute beast! Very nice. Hadn’t heard of it before.

@Rauz11 11 ай бұрын

I just ordered it. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@NordicWatchChannel 11 ай бұрын

That’s awesome!😎

@Rauz11 11 ай бұрын

@@NordicWatchChannel that champagne dial is just 😍 i cant find any other diver for this money with champagne dial. Its madnes. This will be classic like BIG i tell you.

@NordicWatchChannel 11 ай бұрын

That’s a good point! Could be, could be😉

@Georgemistozp 10 ай бұрын

Where can I get those alternatives straps?? Pleaseeee❤ It was a good review 👌🏼

@NordicWatchChannel 10 ай бұрын

Hi! Check out the link in the description to find the straps from StrapsCo :) For the other ones you can google CNS watch bands, Vario straps and Hirsch (Hirsch can often be found on Amazon, so I appreciate it if you use my affiliate link in the description for these)

@abioqaas 9 ай бұрын

Ordered this model about a month or so ago but upon receiving it I noticed that the dial had a scratch on it. Returned the watch and haven’t ordered a new one as of yet.

@NordicWatchChannel 8 ай бұрын

Bummer! A clear downside with more affordable watches is worse quality control. Sure, it happens even with more expensive watches, but more often with affordable ones. Good thing is that you can return it and get a new one if you wish :)

@CSltz 10 ай бұрын

I do like the day date feature. Could one of the collectors out there tell me what size is the Seiko 5 ? I really like the size but the old eyes aren’t what they used to be. I would like to get one with a little bigger face.thanks.

@NordicWatchChannel 10 ай бұрын

Whick Seiko 5 model are you talking about exactly? There are a lot of them!

@CSltz 10 ай бұрын

@@NordicWatchChannel well first thank you for answering. I didn’t know that. I thought that they were all a standard size. Do I measure across just the face or from the outside of the case to the other side? My wrist measures 6 3/4 to 7 . The crystal is measuring 29.5 mm across. Not the watch body which is 37.4 mm. Best I can see on the model numbers are. 7009-876A 7009-3170 A7 7502-J026A4 I just think that I would prefer a larger face that I could see easier.

@NordicWatchChannel 10 ай бұрын

There are a few different measurements. The most common one is the diameter. This is measured from the outside of the case, but not including the protruding crown. Another quite important measurement is the ”lug-to-lug”, which is the watches length from one end to another, including the lugs where the strap is attached. I’ll have to check out those models and get back to you!

@NordicWatchChannel 10 ай бұрын

Those seem to be vintage models, all of them quite similar in size. Check out some newer Seiko 5’s (for example on Amazon by searching Seiko 5). There are larger models nowadays.

@omernizri5286 11 ай бұрын

i really like the watch but i have a 6" wrist. could that work or should i look for something smaller

@NordicWatchChannel 10 ай бұрын

It all comes down to preferences. I would maybe go for a 38mm watch in that case. But that's my preference. I go for 38mm watches with my 6,5 inch wrist.

@omernizri5286 10 ай бұрын

@@NordicWatchChannel thanks

@j.j.l.6110 6 ай бұрын

Two quiestions, sorry for my English, in the comparotion you put a orient whith ceramic bezel, whats the name of that orient, and you put a seiko spirit whith and alternative brazalet, its great that brazalet, what option of brazalet is that, thanks

@NordicWatchChannel 6 ай бұрын

No worries! None of the Orients have a ceramic bezel, but the larger one is a Orient M-Force, and the other one with the more glossy bezel insert is the Orient "mini triton", I have reviews on both on my channel, so check them out for more info :) And if you mean the bracelet on the Seiko Sarb033, that's from Geckota :)

@j.j.l.6110 6 ай бұрын

@@NordicWatchChannel Thanks

@NordicWatchChannel 6 ай бұрын

No prob mate :)

@kleineiselnorbert4466 2 ай бұрын

To make the naming more confusing,the retailers in my country call this watch Mako IV😅

@NordicWatchChannel Ай бұрын

Hahah..facepalm.

@deepb249 4 ай бұрын

My wrist is 6.75 inch will I have to make adjustments in n strap

@NordicWatchChannel 3 ай бұрын

Most probably yes. Usually the watches come with all links installed, so you'll probably need to remove 2-4 links. But don't worry, it's easy! And if you don't want to do it yourself, a jeweller will do it for a low price.

@KinleungWoo-km2yi 3 ай бұрын

東方錶價廉物美，我特別喜歡白面黑圈這一個，粗曠中帶斯文，斯文中又見豪邁。👍

@NordicWatchChannel 3 ай бұрын

Good points! Orient provides some great value for money :)

@erdi9286 11 ай бұрын

Random question. Do you by any chance do sim racing? I was watching jardier’s livestream a couple of weeks ago and there was someone that sounded exactly like you.

@NordicWatchChannel 11 ай бұрын

Haha o I do not! I appreciate the fun question though :D

@Gherardi33 9 ай бұрын

What are the straps at 13:26 and 13:30?

@NordicWatchChannel 9 ай бұрын

Hi! They are both seatbelt nato straps from CNS watch bands, prebiously known as cheapest nato straps

@Cockaboobledoo 11 ай бұрын

I hope this watch comes down to 200ish bucks

@NordicWatchChannel 11 ай бұрын

I hope so too! Would make a big difference.

@DM-yq3pr 11 ай бұрын

Pressed clasp and hollow end links.. micro brands are out there offering ceramic bezels.. solid end links.. milled clasps.. sapphire etc.. I like orient but they need to do better for the price

@MicheleScipioni 11 ай бұрын

Do you have any examples?

@DM-yq3pr 11 ай бұрын

@@MicheleScipioni look at cestrian watches.. all the specs I mentioned for around £170

@NordicWatchChannel 10 ай бұрын

Brands like this can offer competitive specs since they don't have marketing costs etc. Time will tell how they perform after years of usage. I have my own personal suspicions that they might aim to hit the "enthusiast sweet-spots" AKA all the specs you mentioned above. Then maybe cut costs on other things. But like I said, time will tell! Sure looks like a good deal :)

@NordicWatchChannel 10 ай бұрын

Yes true! I have a separate video about that option too :D

@Gakkad 2 ай бұрын

Does ot come woth a silver or whote bezel?

@NordicWatchChannel 29 күн бұрын

Not to my knowledge, no.

@helldorado1489 7 ай бұрын

Wish it were date only (no day).

@NordicWatchChannel 7 ай бұрын

Yeah I think that could be benefitial! Both to these Orient as well as Seiko 5 models.

@deepb249 4 ай бұрын

What is accuracy of the watch?

@NordicWatchChannel 3 ай бұрын

This one was around +10 sec/day. But of course they vary within the given factory specs. Some can be more accurate, some less.

@manwellman9862 9 ай бұрын

How to buy Orient watch from Amazon?

@NordicWatchChannel 9 ай бұрын

Check out my affiliate links in the description of the video!

@gwapogreg5837 9 ай бұрын

They needed to release one color on a black rubber strap.

@NordicWatchChannel 9 ай бұрын

True, but you can always get a rubber strap afterwards :)

@Cockaboobledoo 11 ай бұрын

Strap at 13:30 looks the best

@NordicWatchChannel 10 ай бұрын

It's a great match. My favorite is the one at 13:35 :)

@ChapeauRouge921 10 ай бұрын

At this price I'll stick to the iconic Kamasu. The better crown in not worth that massive price jump.

@NordicWatchChannel 10 ай бұрын

You've definitely got a point there!

@carlogalopo2605 10 ай бұрын

The hands are kinda short

@NordicWatchChannel 10 ай бұрын

Hmm.. maybe slightly!

@gwapogreg5837 9 ай бұрын

They should bring out a Mako 3 GMT and put the Seiko 5 GMT in the grave.

@NordicWatchChannel 9 ай бұрын

Haha that could be an idea, but I bet it would cost over 500 USD then.

@SlapShotRegatta22 10 ай бұрын

22mm is such a mistake. Orient should've went with 20mm for the updated release.

@NordicWatchChannel 10 ай бұрын

That could have worked! The 22 mm is a bit bulky.

@Mavryck_Tha_Myghty 5 ай бұрын

Or a 22mm that tapers down to 20-21mm.

@krasnaludek298 3 ай бұрын

Wrong … 22mm is the sweet spot for most wrist sizes. • 20mm is too small for most men. • 24mm is bulky for this size case.

@SlapShotRegatta22 3 ай бұрын

@@krasnaludek298 90% of watch enthusiasts with absolutely disagree with you. Hence, why the great majority of watches have 20mm lug width.

@jeraldc.1729 Ай бұрын

Nope, not for me. On a 42 case, need a 22mm bracelet. 20mm looks skinny on my arm.

@weirdstring 8 ай бұрын

22 is fine. Less than that looks too feminine on the wrist in my opinion.

@NordicWatchChannel 8 ай бұрын

It all comes down to preferences! Depends on the wrist size also.

@Mrtellitlikeitis 10 ай бұрын

Orient is so over priced. It’s comical. Easy pass. Style hasn’t changed n 20 years

@NordicWatchChannel 10 ай бұрын

Fair point that the style hasn't changed in 20 years. But then again, Speedmaster and Submariners have stayed the same for over 60 years. So I'm not sure it's such a bad thing. :)