Orient Men's 'Mako II' Japanese Automatic Stainless Steel Diving Watch, Diving Watch

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So how does the new Mako 2 fares up against the original Mako? I’ve summarized the details in below table: Although not the top-selling models in the watch industry, field watches are durable and affordable options.

Although leather straps on divers can often be a little sacrilegious, a chocolate-style nato will distress over time and further play into the vintage aesthetic. As stated above, the main differences between these 2 are the pusher for day change and also the movement. But make no mistake the movement improvement is a giant leap from the original Mako. The DIFFERENCE between the Seiko and Orient dive watches can be found underneath the surface. Accuracy and Diver Qualities Orient then released the new Mako 2 as a response to those comments (or wishlists from fans lol..). Let’s take a look at the Mako 2 and how it fares up against its older brother. The original Orient Mako had an Orient 46943 automatic movement which was notorious for having inaccurate movement and weak functionality.

Since then, the growth and presence of Orient watches have grown exponentially. It has grown to be one of the TRUSTED BRANDS in the watch industry. The Breakthrough of Seiko The handset on the watch is proportioned well, although the short and stubby hour hand might be just a bit shorter than I would have liked. Regardless, I believe the geometric design of this handset compliments the varied (round and rectangular) hour markers, and the faux patina on the hands matches the patina on the hour markers well, without being overly done. Case & Bezel There are obvious pros and cons with the Orient Mako II FAA00202D9, however this piece has something that many watches try for but can’t achieve. The congruence of all its disparate elements, good and bad, result in a wearing experience that’s greater than the sum of its parts. It’s like taking the recipe for a delicious dish – you isolate the ingredients and eat them on their own and it’s most likely going to be weird (you ever eaten raw cumin before?). Seiko SKX007: Professional divers and those engaged in heavy SCUBA activities. Great piece for avid fans of Seiko since there is limited availability in the market Chronograph Watches Overall, the F6922 is a reliable and accurate movement that provides good value for money. It is a key reason why the Mako II has gained a reputation for being one of the best affordable mechanical watches on the market. The Case: Stainless Steel 41.5 mm

Due to their ISO certification for professional diving, Seiko is the preferred choice among most divers. This problem has been fixed with the release of the Orient Mako II which features an Orient F6922 calibre.

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Another unique quality of this watch is that this model is also one of the few timepieces from Orient that doesn’t have a day and date window. For those that has passed on the Mako due to its old movement, then the new Mako 2 might spark that interest once again =) Where To Buy Orient Mako 2? Mako II, Ray II (Ref: saa0200ab9, saa0200bd9, saa0200cw9, faa02009d9, faa02001b9, faa02002d9, faa02003b9, faa02004b9, faa02005d9) There are a lot of variations in their watches that can capture more interest and loyalty from the market. #3 – Seiko Is the Go-To for Divers Watch With the Orient Mako, watch enthusiasts worldwide are the ones that benefited the most as there is an alternative to the Seiko SKX007& SKX009in the budget diving watch section.

Orient Bambino Open Heart: A better option for those who prefer a more sophisticated dress watch. This is perfect for men leaning towards a more elegant style to complete their outfits.However, improvements in production allowed Orient to put this quality calibre into more affordable models like the Mako II. Orient chooses to keep the design of the Mako 2 just like the original Mako. The dial or watch face actually is the same. Orient knows the looks of the Mako is well loved by fans and I really agree with their decision to keep it like that. x 47mm x 13mm – beautifully classic case shape with excellent mix of polished and brushed surfaces – bezel can be hard to turn at times Dial From a glance, Orient and Seiko dive watches have a lot of similarities. The two options sport a minimalist yet functional design with durable stainless steel bracelets. Although this Seiko watch doesn’t have a power indicator and less amount of power reserve compared to Orient Star timepieces, it still has a good amount of power reserve amounting to about 41 hours.