Last week I went to GTG of classic watch community in Jakarta, their collections are certainly different from what I usually found in this great community. There were a lot of antique watches from 50s – 80s, there weren’t so many new and high end stuff as well, mostly Seiko - and some expensive seikos, also classic watch that I never heard of. There were a couple of Lex and Omegas
However there’sa watch that really attract my attention. They invited the dstributor of Orient Watch. Before the GTG I accidentally saw their latest Diver watch on the web. The Mako II. Looking at the watch in person is much better that what I was expected.
I was going to drop the bomb at that time but the debit card machine was not working, so the guy told me to drop by his AD the following day, and he said he will give me good price, and so I did.
Before I droped by his AD I told a couple of my friends whether they want to join the snap up that beauty, and it didn’t take a lot of persuasion, they decided to join the band wagon. Hehehehe.
So here it is the group shot. Walked there alone but I walked out with 5 Orient watches, 3 Blue Mako II, 1 Black Mako II, 1 Blue Mako I, and 1 Blue Mako I is still on its way here.
I just found about Orient recently, and they have quite a large fan based. Orient started around mid 50s as a small shop and then later developed into watch manufacturer. The watch that i want to talk about is CEM75002D or widely known as Blue Mako II, there are 3 different color variant for this model, Blue, Black and Orange. I dont really fancy the Orange, might consider the Yellow if they appear, Meanwhile after having a hard time deciding to get the blue one or the black one I decided to go with the blue one.
So here’s the pic of Blue Mako II - Three Musketeer
Dial
One of the reason I decided to take the blue one, because I do not have a blue dial watch – a simple as that, secondly I found the dial is very unique, there’s some kind of reflection that shows different hue of blue depending on the angle and the lighting condition.
I think the print on the dial is very very good, sharp and crisp, cant really tell with naked eye, but with mag glass, you can definitely see it. The print is so smooth and even, along with the very well made logo on the dial.
The markers really compliment the case of the shape, you can see a strong resemblence with Omega Planet Ocean.
The dial on the Black Mako II is not 100% black, there’s a tint of gray and the dial is a bit matte.
Dial : 10 / 10
Three Musketeer joined by the Black Mako II
Comparison Shot between the blue and the black. One of the member in this forum cant decide which one to get so he just took both of it. You luck bastard – Yes I’m talking to you, hehehehe.
Hands
Honestly, I don’t really fancy the hands, I found it a bit too busy. It is definitely unique and well made. Very detail and smooth as well.
Hands : Design : 7 / 10, Quality 10 / 10
Bezel
60 clicks counter clockwise. Firm, Smooth and Steady with thick and large crown. I found the crown design similar with Planet Ocean with Dark Navy Blue color that looks different according to lighting condition.
Bezel : 9 / 10
Glass
I haven’t found any information about the glass whether it’s a Saphire or Mineral, but the AR looks pretty good from different angle, however it still reflects sun rays, so I’m not sure about the quality of the AR, most probably one sided AR? Anyone care to add more info?
But compare to UPO, the AR is much better, as sometimes you can see the Glass is kinda disappear.
Glass : 6 / 10
Case
The size of the case is another point that I like from this watch, compare to Mako I, this is a huge wtch, 46mm in size. I always got a soft spot for big watch.
The case finishing is a combination of Polish and Satin finishing. There’s no tsharp edges, and you can tell that it’s a good quality case.
Case : 9 / 10
Comparison shot with Ticino 47mm
Crown
For me, it’s a bit hard to unscrew or screw down the crown, as the crown guard protect the crown, most probably because the main function of this watch as a diving watch, that can go until 200m.
The pusher on top act as a quick day change.
Corwn : 8 / 10
Clasp & Bracelet
Mako II that I got, already supplied with Bracelet with Orient Clasp. Another resemblence with Rolex bracelet but larger in size. Im not a big fans of Bracelet strap, so I’m looking for a nice Croc strap for this watch, inputs are mostly welcome J
The clasp is nicely design, especially on the logo, you can see the detail on the logo with different finishing. It’s a bit hard for the first time to open or close the safety clasp, but it’s getting better after a while
Clasp : 7 / 10
Bracelet : 8 / 10
Movement
I’m not sure about the movement, i assume it's a Japanese Automatic movement. I managed to crack open the case back and took a photo of it. It’s non hacking movement, and I know I should do this, but when I move back the watch, the second hand also move back.
The power reserve is quite long probably almost 42hours
Movement : 8 / 10
Lume
One of the aspect that I don’t really like with this watch is the lume. Compare to Seiko, I think Orient need to learn a lot. The lume is not that good, and doesn’t last that long. It’s much better than the replica lume, but not as good as Seiko. As you can see from the photo the lume is a bit uneven. This is quite disappointing for a Diver watch, especially for 200m capability, compare to it’s bigger brother the 300m Orient Star the lume in Mako II is very disappointing. I wouldn’t recomment using this for diving during night time or even going hunting with it, hehehe.
Lume : 6 / 10
Price
This is also an important factors that three of us bought these watch. For that kind of quality that I mentioned above, the tag price for this watch is outstanding. I bought it for 1.5600.000IDR, so it’s around 120USD, he told me the Rrp was 2.400.000IDR
Price : Special Price : 10 / 10, Normal Price 7 / 10
Overall
When you look at the design, you can tell there were influences a lot by Omega Planet Ocean with a combination Rolex DSSD. Personally I’m in love with this watch. Compare to Orient Mako I, the Mako II look more Masculine, and the Build quality feel much better. It’s definitely heavier thatn the Mako I as well. So for the quality to price ratio, overall I consider Orient Mako II a Bang for Your Bucks. This is definitely not going to be my last Orient, i already have my sight on a couple of Orient watches
Overall Score : Blue Mako 8 / 10, Black Mako 7.5 / 10
Video
[youtube:2isbfmb5]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLySJS6pt-4[/youtube:2isbfmb5]
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However there’sa watch that really attract my attention. They invited the dstributor of Orient Watch. Before the GTG I accidentally saw their latest Diver watch on the web. The Mako II. Looking at the watch in person is much better that what I was expected.
I was going to drop the bomb at that time but the debit card machine was not working, so the guy told me to drop by his AD the following day, and he said he will give me good price, and so I did.
Before I droped by his AD I told a couple of my friends whether they want to join the snap up that beauty, and it didn’t take a lot of persuasion, they decided to join the band wagon. Hehehehe.
So here it is the group shot. Walked there alone but I walked out with 5 Orient watches, 3 Blue Mako II, 1 Black Mako II, 1 Blue Mako I, and 1 Blue Mako I is still on its way here.
I just found about Orient recently, and they have quite a large fan based. Orient started around mid 50s as a small shop and then later developed into watch manufacturer. The watch that i want to talk about is CEM75002D or widely known as Blue Mako II, there are 3 different color variant for this model, Blue, Black and Orange. I dont really fancy the Orange, might consider the Yellow if they appear, Meanwhile after having a hard time deciding to get the blue one or the black one I decided to go with the blue one.
So here’s the pic of Blue Mako II - Three Musketeer
Dial
One of the reason I decided to take the blue one, because I do not have a blue dial watch – a simple as that, secondly I found the dial is very unique, there’s some kind of reflection that shows different hue of blue depending on the angle and the lighting condition.
I think the print on the dial is very very good, sharp and crisp, cant really tell with naked eye, but with mag glass, you can definitely see it. The print is so smooth and even, along with the very well made logo on the dial.
The markers really compliment the case of the shape, you can see a strong resemblence with Omega Planet Ocean.
The dial on the Black Mako II is not 100% black, there’s a tint of gray and the dial is a bit matte.
Dial : 10 / 10
Three Musketeer joined by the Black Mako II
Comparison Shot between the blue and the black. One of the member in this forum cant decide which one to get so he just took both of it. You luck bastard – Yes I’m talking to you, hehehehe.
Hands
Honestly, I don’t really fancy the hands, I found it a bit too busy. It is definitely unique and well made. Very detail and smooth as well.
Hands : Design : 7 / 10, Quality 10 / 10
Bezel
60 clicks counter clockwise. Firm, Smooth and Steady with thick and large crown. I found the crown design similar with Planet Ocean with Dark Navy Blue color that looks different according to lighting condition.
Bezel : 9 / 10
Glass
I haven’t found any information about the glass whether it’s a Saphire or Mineral, but the AR looks pretty good from different angle, however it still reflects sun rays, so I’m not sure about the quality of the AR, most probably one sided AR? Anyone care to add more info?
But compare to UPO, the AR is much better, as sometimes you can see the Glass is kinda disappear.
Glass : 6 / 10
Case
The size of the case is another point that I like from this watch, compare to Mako I, this is a huge wtch, 46mm in size. I always got a soft spot for big watch.
The case finishing is a combination of Polish and Satin finishing. There’s no tsharp edges, and you can tell that it’s a good quality case.
Case : 9 / 10
Comparison shot with Ticino 47mm
Crown
For me, it’s a bit hard to unscrew or screw down the crown, as the crown guard protect the crown, most probably because the main function of this watch as a diving watch, that can go until 200m.
The pusher on top act as a quick day change.
Corwn : 8 / 10
Clasp & Bracelet
Mako II that I got, already supplied with Bracelet with Orient Clasp. Another resemblence with Rolex bracelet but larger in size. Im not a big fans of Bracelet strap, so I’m looking for a nice Croc strap for this watch, inputs are mostly welcome J
The clasp is nicely design, especially on the logo, you can see the detail on the logo with different finishing. It’s a bit hard for the first time to open or close the safety clasp, but it’s getting better after a while
Clasp : 7 / 10
Bracelet : 8 / 10
Movement
I’m not sure about the movement, i assume it's a Japanese Automatic movement. I managed to crack open the case back and took a photo of it. It’s non hacking movement, and I know I should do this, but when I move back the watch, the second hand also move back.
The power reserve is quite long probably almost 42hours
Movement : 8 / 10
Lume
One of the aspect that I don’t really like with this watch is the lume. Compare to Seiko, I think Orient need to learn a lot. The lume is not that good, and doesn’t last that long. It’s much better than the replica lume, but not as good as Seiko. As you can see from the photo the lume is a bit uneven. This is quite disappointing for a Diver watch, especially for 200m capability, compare to it’s bigger brother the 300m Orient Star the lume in Mako II is very disappointing. I wouldn’t recomment using this for diving during night time or even going hunting with it, hehehe.
Lume : 6 / 10
Price
This is also an important factors that three of us bought these watch. For that kind of quality that I mentioned above, the tag price for this watch is outstanding. I bought it for 1.5600.000IDR, so it’s around 120USD, he told me the Rrp was 2.400.000IDR
Price : Special Price : 10 / 10, Normal Price 7 / 10
Overall
When you look at the design, you can tell there were influences a lot by Omega Planet Ocean with a combination Rolex DSSD. Personally I’m in love with this watch. Compare to Orient Mako I, the Mako II look more Masculine, and the Build quality feel much better. It’s definitely heavier thatn the Mako I as well. So for the quality to price ratio, overall I consider Orient Mako II a Bang for Your Bucks. This is definitely not going to be my last Orient, i already have my sight on a couple of Orient watches
Overall Score : Blue Mako 8 / 10, Black Mako 7.5 / 10
Video
[youtube:2isbfmb5]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLySJS6pt-4[/youtube:2isbfmb5]
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