# Best Orient automatic watches: Kamasu, Mako, Bambino and Orient Star Source: https://lumeandbezel.com/best/best-orient-automatic-watches Publisher: Lume & Bezel. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://lumeandbezel.com/how-we-pick Orient builds its own automatic movements, which is why its watches cost less than most Swiss rivals with a similar spec. The main lines split by job. Kamasu and Mako are dive-style watches with 200 m ratings and sapphire crystals on these listings. The Bambino is the dress watch, with a domed mineral crystal and 30 m rating. Orient Star is the step up: these listings state 50 hours or more of power reserve, a power reserve indicator and an accuracy of +25 to -15 seconds per day, and that spec is where the extra money goes. Most regular Orient listings here state full case sizes including lug to lug, which makes fit easy to judge. This guide covers eight picks from $261 to $575 using only listing facts. ## Picks ### 1. Orient Mako GMT Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, World Time, Black, Diving GMT setting: Not stated; Movement: Orient F6P22 automatic, hand-winding, about 40 h; Case size: 42.8 mm; Water resistance: 200 m; Bezel: Unidirectional 24-hour, 120 notch A 42.8 mm steel GMT diver with a 49.5 mm lug to lug, sapphire crystal and steel bracelet. Suits a large wrist that also needs a second time zone. What the listing offers: - 49.5 mm lug to lug is the longest stated here and fills a wide wrist well. - In-house F6P22 with a GMT hand and a 24-hour bezel, about 40 hours of reserve. - Sapphire crystal and a solid-end-piece steel bracelet with deployment clasp. Limits to know: - About 40 hours of reserve is on the short side if it sits unworn over a weekend. - Solid caseback, so the movement is not visible. ### 2. Orient Men's Kamasu Automatic Diving Watch with Sapphire Crystal (Model: RA-AA0003R39B) Case size: 41.8 mm; Movement: Orient F922 automatic, hand-winding; Power reserve: Not stated; Water resistance: 200 m; Crystal: Sapphire A dive-style automatic with sapphire, a screw-down crown and a 120-click unidirectional bezel. The listing states 47 mm lug to lug and 12.8 mm thickness, a compact fit for a 41.8 mm case. What the listing offers: - Sapphire crystal and a screw-down crown are both stated, uncommon together at this price. - 47 mm lug to lug is shorter than most divers of this diameter, per the listing dimensions. - The F922 movement hand-winds and hacks, and adds a day and date display. Limits to know: - The listing describes the 200 m rating as suited to marine activity and surface water sports but not diving. - The red dial on this listing is a bold choice and may not suit every wardrobe. ### 3. Orient Automatic/Hand-Winding 40mm Diver Style Watch with Sapphire Crystal: Model: RA-AC0Q03S30B Case size: 39.9 mm; Lug to lug: 46.5 mm; Movement: Orient F6722 automatic; Crystal: Sapphire; Water resistance: 200 m A smaller 39.9 mm Orient diver with a 46.5 mm lug to lug, sapphire crystal and 20 mm lugs. Suits a wrist that finds the Kamasu too big. What the listing offers: - 39.9 mm case with 46.5 mm lug to lug is the most compact diver here. - Sapphire crystal and 200 m water resistance, per the listing. - F6722 automatic with hand winding and hacking. Limits to know: - The listing says the 200 m rating is not meant for diving. - Thickness and power reserve are not stated. ### 4. Orient Star RK-AT0203L Men's Automatic Watch, Classic Semi-Skeleton Mechanical, Made in Japan, Open Heart (RK-AT0203L), Pale Aqua (Light Blue), Classic Case size: 40.4 mm; Lug to lug: Not stated; Movement: Orient Star automatic, 50 hours or more; Crystal: Not stated; Water resistance: Not stated A pale aqua Orient Star with an open heart semi-skeleton dial and a power reserve indicator. Shows where Orient Star earns its price over the Bambino. What the listing offers: - Power reserve indicator and 50 hours or more of run time, per the listing. - Stated accuracy of +25 to -15 seconds per day. - Made in Japan with hand winding and self-winding. Limits to know: - Lug to lug, crystal and water rating are not stated. - Costs about twice the Bambino Open Heart. ### 5. Orient Bambino Version 7 Stainless Steel Unisex Automatic Dress Watch Model: RA-AC0M02B30B Case size: 38.4 mm; Lug to lug: 44 mm; Movement: Orient F6724 automatic; Crystal: Domed mineral; Water resistance: 30 m A 38.4 mm Bambino dress watch with a domed mineral crystal, date and calf leather strap. The classic Orient dress pick. What the listing offers: - Compact 38.4 mm case with a 44 mm lug to lug suits most wrists. - F6724 automatic with hand winding, hacking and date, per the listing. - Exhibition caseback and 20 mm lug width. Limits to know: - 12.5 mm thick, which is thick for a dress watch. - Mineral crystal and 30 m rating are basic. ### 6. Orient Bambino Open Heart | Automatic/Hand-Winding | 40.5mm Case Diameter | Classic Watch Case size: 40.5 mm; Lug to lug: 46 mm; Movement: Orient F6T22 automatic; Crystal: Domed mineral; Water resistance: 30 m A 40.5 mm Bambino with an open heart dial, exhibition caseback and leather strap. For a buyer who wants to see the balance wheel on a budget. What the listing offers: - Open heart dial and exhibition caseback, per the listing. - F6T22 automatic with hand winding and hacking. - 12 mm thick with a 46 mm lug to lug and 21 mm lug width. Limits to know: - The listing says 30 m is not suitable for swimming or bathing. - Domed mineral crystal rather than sapphire. ### 7. Orient Mako-3" Automatic/Hand-Winding 200m Diver Style Watch Case size: 41.8 mm; Lug to lug: 47 mm; Movement: Orient F6922 automatic; Crystal: Sapphire; Water resistance: 200 m A diver style Orient with sapphire crystal, an in-house F6922 movement and 47 mm lug to lug. Strong value for daily wear, but the listing itself says the 200 m rating is not for diving. What the listing offers: - Sapphire crystal is stated on the listing, uncommon on a diver at this price. - The F6922 movement hand-winds and hacks, according to the listing. - 47 mm lug to lug and 22 mm lug width are stated, so fit is easy to judge. Limits to know: - The listing describes the 200 m rating as suitable for surface water sports but not diving. - No ISO claim, bezel action or lume details are stated. ### 8. Orient Star Automatic Watch, Standard, Mechanical, Made in Japan, Japanese Manufacturer Warranty, ice Blue, Bracelet Type Case size: Not stated; Lug to lug: Not stated; Movement: Orient Star automatic, 50 hours or more; Crystal: Not stated; Water resistance: Not stated An ice blue Orient Star on a bracelet with a power reserve indicator and stated accuracy. A clean Orient Star without the open heart dial. What the listing offers: - 50 hours or more of run time with a power reserve indicator. - Stated accuracy of +25 to -15 seconds per day, per the listing. - Made in Japan and supplied on a bracelet, per the listing. Limits to know: - Case size, crystal and water rating are not stated, so check before buying. - At about $550 it costs more than the Kamasu with fewer stated specs. 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