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Orient Watch Co., Ltd. recommends that the watch be serviced every 3-5 years to maintain its accuracy and reliability. However, the exact service interval may vary depending on the usage and conditions of the watch. Can the Orient Mako II be used as a dive watch? Is it waterproof? That sound of “grains of sand poured down the tube” is the normal sound any automatic movement with hand-winding capabilities will make if it has the hand winding feature capability. It is a shame the shop/owner did not tell you that. I have watches from Longines, TAG Heuer, Rolex, Bulova, Omega, Mido, some old Seiko, and many other brands that do the same sound when wound. This sound means the ratchet and the mainspring are in excellent conditions, and in no way the movement is defective. If you do not have this sound it is either not-a-hand-windable automatic watch, or there is some parts missing/broken. After all, this feature was re-incorporated just for the people who wants to wind it by hand instead of shaking it. But think about this- Unscrewing and screwing the watch again on a frequent basis, just to wind it makes the crown gasket to wear faster compared to when you just shake the watch. So my advice is for you to use and enjoy this watch as it is and to forget those mind phantoms……… Reply Orient’s Mako II is also more accurate than its predecessor. The original had an accuracy with -25/+35 seconds of variation per day, which was largely considered unacceptable. The Mako II, however, has an accuracy of -15/+15 seconds of variation – a huge improvement. And actually great accuracy for a mechanical watch, especially one with such an affordable price tag. 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
The Orient Mako USA, on the other hand, does not have Arabic numbers as indexes. It only has large lume-filled index hour-markers. This change makes the time more legible compared to the regular version. The USA version also has a sapphire crystal that has better scratch resistance than the regular model’s mineral crystal. The drilled lugs are also noticeable as they are missing from the original Mako. While a lot of people liked the old spring-less bar hole in the lugs, a lot of people still requested the change. Additionally, Mako USA has solid-end links, making it more secure and tight around the wrist. 2. Function Ever since their inception in 1950, Orient. inc has been creating amazing timepieces and put their mark on the world as one of the renowned watchmakers of the world.
Does the Mako III Exist?
If you want/could want to upgrade the bracelet, to my knowledge there is no fitted end link bracelet that fits the USA II. As posted before, by other members, strapcode has many options available for the Kamasu.
Sure, it’s running a little slow. Could this old Orient dive watch use a service? Possibly. Either way, I’ve never had to worry about accuracy or low amplitude maladies with this one and I’m sure it’ll happily serve me well throughout its lifetime.To me the bracelets feel the same, even with the end link difference. I replaced both Orient stamped clasps with milled ones, but personally neither needed it, just made them a bit nicer. Surely, you’ve heard of Orient. The brand — often deemed as one of the most affordable automatic watches — offers timepieces that are worth every penny. Safe to say that Orient is every collector’s entry-level automatic. The brand offers a bunch of choices that overall almost never disappoints. You will always end up with a trusty mechanical watch without spending a fortune. And one of the most celebrated Orient watches should be the Mako. Every collector, old or new, recognises the Orient Mako as an affordable choice for a diving watch. But Yoshida pushed forward to revive his business and in 1950, he established Tama Keiki Company. It continued what Toyo Tokei Manufacturing couldn’t finish. Yoshida utilised the same Hino factory in producing watches. A year later, Tama Keiko Co. changed its name to Orient Watch Company, Ltd. In the same year, the company launched the Orient Star. This very watch became known even overseas. The Orient Star stood out for its small case size and timeless design. This only began the many feats Orient achieved such as the Royal Orient, Grand Prix 100, and Fineness. At the time, the Fineness was the world’s thinnest automatic wristwatch with a day-date calendar function. Orient Mako 10th Anniversary Watches The Orient Mako The Orient 46943 was born and has been in continued production since. The 46943 was already 30 years old when it debuted in the original 2004 Orient Mako, so the inclusion of the new Orient F6922 caliber in the Orient Mako II is huge news. Before we start talking about specific functions, let’s compare movement specs at a high level. Orient 46943 vs Orient F6922 Orient 46943 Specs
It has a great finish, a high-performing in-house automatic movement, a classic dive watch design, and great attention to detail. In conclusion, the Orient Mako II is an outstanding dive watch that offers high quality, reliability, and style at an affordable price. With its advanced F6922 movement, improved bracelet clasp, and option for a sapphire crystal, the Mako II is an excellent upgrade to the already highly regarded Mako I. The mineral crystal glass that covers the dials is quite prone to scratches, as you’re probably aware. But even if you do scratch it, it’s nothing a deep, albeit expensive, polish job can’t get out. And it’s worth it, to preserve that gorgeous sunburst sheen on the face of the dial that makes the marking easily legible even in direct sunlight. In terms of the practicality of the watch, I also noticed that the bezel was very difficult to turn. While this is a good thing for using the watch when diving, as it’s less likely that the bezel is rotated accidentally, perhaps this could have been compensated for with deeper grooves in the bezel for better grip.
Yes, the Orient Mako II is made in Japan by Orient Watch Co., Ltd., which is known for its high-quality and reliable watches. How often does the Orient Mako II need to be serviced? After mods: I first got the LIW coin edge bezel for the Ray/Mako (also fits the Mako USA) with the LIW fully lumed ceramic Pepsi insert. Didn't like the red so got the new blue ceramic fully lumed insert Marc now sells from his blue Islander watch. Looks much better now IMO. This new model, though…I wish I'd remembered to turn my mic on when unboxing. The words that came out of my mouth were "this is FIT!". I like Orient watches; they are great value, some of them already look decent, but this is the first one I've seen that I think truly looks sexy. Orient is now a sexy watch brand! This is the first Orient I've seen that I think would undoubtedly upgrade your style and I truly hope this comes across properly on camera. If you're not convinced, I'd urge you to try and see one of these in the flesh as this version at least is absolutely stunning.
When it comes to the finishing, Orient has done a great job which makes it appear more expensive than it actually is. The top of the case is satin-brushed on the top and has a circular finish. The sides, however, have a beautiful polished contrasting finish which shows that Orient has really paid attention to the details. In addition, the way the polished meets the brushed surface is done to perfection with a perfect transition. Orient offers a diverse collection of watches, including Orient sports watches, Orient diver watches, skeleton watches, and collections for both men and women. Their Orient Mako Automatic collection features professional-grade diver watches that can withstand water up to 200 meters. For women, Orient has a unique collection of elegant and beautiful watches that are both fashionable and robust. One thing that did not impress me, however, was the finishing on the sides of the case. I would describe the finishing as “semi-polished”– it’s not highly polished to the point where you can see your reflection, but it’s definitely not brushed either like the top of the lugs. There is not a lot of differences between the two – the USA version uses a sapphire crystal, as opposed to the mineral crystal on the plain Mako II watch. But more on that later.
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My favorite aspect of the case is how well the Orient Mako II transitions surface changes. For example the case sides are high polished, but the top of the case/lugs are matte brushed. The line between the two surface finishes is almost indistinguishable, the transition just seamlessly occurs without a harsh, sharp-line transition point. It’s a note of refinement that I feel like doesn’t always get mentioned when folks are talking about the Orient Mako series.
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