OrientMen's Kamasu Stainless Steel Japanese-Automatic Diving Watch

I originally got the red dial version since at the time the green (teal) dial was not available and was more expensive. At the time I thought I would like both equally. I tried to like the red dial but found that red really isn't my color in watch dials. I also ending up not liking how the bezel insert was black instead of red. It was still a great watch though. I held onto it for a while but eventually sold it and got this green dial one also from amazon.Pros:SapphireHacking and hand winding movementComfortable case sizeStunning dark green dial that looks more like a teal in certain lighting. I like this dial color the bestGreat lumeIs a 200M diver but gives off a classy lookCons:Crown is a bit smallNot easy to grip and turn bezel (feels stiff)No drilled lugsMy movement is about 20 secs fast\day on timegrapher (will have to regulate it) (I know this is within specs btw)Bracelet isn't the best. Easy to size and not horrible, but I felt this watch deserves better so I upgraded (see pic)Not crazy about the orient logoStill overall I would say this is a great everyday watch and a must have for any affordable watch collector out there; or even if you are a one watch person and want something that can handle almost all occasions

I bought this watch for my teenage son, who has a love of watches and needed a quality dress or daily wear watch. A knowledgeable friend suggested the Orient brand and we settled on this one. I was shocked when it showed up - it arrived in a beautiful and sturdy blue presentation box. My goal was to get a solid, reliable, and good looking watch that could survive and active teenager and last for a long time, all without spending ghastly amounts of money. I would say 'Mission Accomplished.' My son loves it and hardly takes it off.Pros:- Excellent build quality.- Looks amazing and is easy to adjust the band/clasp.- An excellent value - you get a lot of watch for the money.- Not too bad to adjust and set up.- Sapphire crownCons:- The knob for winding/adjustment/etc. is a little tight and hard to screw down, but I expect it will loosen up with use.- Has a dive-style dial ring around the face, but really is not suitable for dive work.Overall: nice watch and great value.

Full disclosure before writing - even though I consider myself a budding watch enthusiast, I don't have a watch collection or any other dive watches to compare this one to. In fact, this was the very first watch that I decided to purchase after doing my own research. And so I will mostly be talking about how the watch is like on its own merits instead of comparing it to other watches simply because I don't have much other watches to compare it to.A little context, I own/have owned:1) A cheap Casio quartz watch that I used during high school (I am an undergraduate student right now);2) An Apple Watch;3) A Longines automatic dress watch that was gifted to me from my relatives.I knew I wanted to get a dive watch because I consider it a really versatile design, and I don't mean versatility in the spirit of the Apple Watch, which I would be comfortable wearing in both casual and formalwear, but at the end of the day is a downsized phone on your wrist. Why wear an Apple Watch when you can wear a classy watch?This Orient Kamasu dive watch exceeded my best expectations and I'm really satisfied with my purchase, and I encourage anyone else out there who needs a dive watch or just wants a non-expensive watch that really delivers value to consider buying an Orient Kamasu. I think the value you get from this watch is amazing.First off, it looks fantastic, both up-close and from a distance. I think that's mostly emblematic of all dive watches, though. If superficial looks was my only concern, then I would've just gotten an Invicta. I know it's a hideous thought for many, but Invictas do look (big emphasis on "look") fantastic for a cheap price.However, I really like how well it is performing so far. I estimate that in a 24 hour period, my watch gained about 2 seconds, which is well within what I hope for with an automatic watch, and is notably better than my Longines watch. I am not an expert on the different automatic/mechanical movements of the world, but I did notice that the automatic movements for Orient watches are produced in-house. I've always thought it was kind of weird that a lot of high-end Swiss watches all use the same ETA movement, so I appreciate that Orient is not outsourcing their movement technology to another company. Nothing against the ETA movement, of course - it is a fantastic technology.There are other characteristics that I like as well, such as how it glows quite well in the dark (though occasionally, it "glows" in the daylight and that makes the watch dial look a bit weird with all the "teeth" appearing yellow instead of white), how it uses a synthetic sapphire for the crystal (a step up from cheaper Orient dive watches using mineral), and how there's a nice, functional day/date complication.But what really drives home the deal for me is how I'm able to get all of this for a really affordable price. Performance and feature-wise, this Orient Kamasu punches far beyond what its price point would suggest. I believe that with both Orient and Seiko (both are part of the same parent company but are functionally independent), you really get excellent value for your money. As an undergraduate student, I do not think it's a prudent financial choice to spend my money on luxury Swiss watches, though I hope to start a respectable watch collection in the future. I think this Orient Kamasu is an excellent place to start, and I have no doubt I will be wearing it many years into the future.I cannot comment on the waterproofing aspect of the watch as I don't really swim nor dive and I do find the stainless steel bracelet a bit boring, but I don't have much to complain about it either. All in all, I would highly recommend buying this piece, especially if this is your first dive watch.

Love it exceeded my expectations. Loved it so much I bought a bambino v7 on TikTok like this morning from a labor sale sale they were having

Pros: The red dial is super pretty, I don't see a lot of other watches with red dials. The lume is incredible, it stunned me the first time I saw it. The specs of the watch are great; 200M of water resistance and a sapphire crystal for this price is a great deal. The rotating bezel is really satisfying, it has a decent amount of resistance, but it's still easy to move.Cons: This is a small detail, but this watch is not built in Japan anymore. This Amazon listing still shows the "MOV'T JAPAN" text on the dial, which is inaccurate and misleading. I also found the clasp to be quite long, which makes it fit unevenly on the bottom of my wrist. I also wish the micro-adjustments on the clasp were quickly adjustable without tools, so it can be adjusted as my wrist swells during the day. The crystal is quite reflective too, but that's a characteristic of most sapphire crystals.Overall, I'm still very happy with this watch. I've wanted one of these for well over a year, and I'm really happy to finally get one. I can look past the flaws, since this watch is so great regardless, especially for the price.