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Are Orient Watches Worth It? (Japanese Wristwatch Review) 

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Our review of Orient Watches will help you decide whether it is worth the investment or not: gentl.mn/orient-watches-review
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0:00 Orient Watches Introduction
If you're interested in style or even mechanical wristwatches, chances are you've heard of the brand Orient. They seem to be everywhere, but are they worth it?
Let's start by answering this burning question: why are we making this video? For most people interested in watches, the discussion around Orient and their worth is almost a throwaway thought.
Of course, they're worth it! They're great value for a mechanical watch. This is based on the fact that most Orient watches are in an average price range of about $200 to $300, which seems like a no-brainer ticket price when compared to a much bigger investment like an Omega, Rolex, or Patek Philippe setting you back an average of $6K, $12K, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, respectively.
1:11 The History of Orient
Orient is a name known for quality, precision, and timeless elegance in the world of horology.
5:17 Orient Collections Overview
→ Classic: Tasteful watches that focus on timeless elegance.
→ Bambino: Similar to the Classic collect but with a far more vintage aesthetic to them.
→ Sport: Mostly dive watches, but this is the collection for those who enjoy a practical, more functional watch.
→ Mako: Exclusively divers watches focusing on an accessible in-house movement.
5:40 In-Depth Review
For an in-depth review of a single watch, let's get into one for my personal collection. My personal Orient watch is a three-star, stainless steel, silver dial, day-date automatic. This watch features an automatic movement. It has a case diameter of 40 mm and a lug width of 10.8 mm. Just for reference, my wrist measurement is 7 inches.
I did have to really adjust the watch for it to fit my wrist the way that I wanted. I do not like to have a ton of wiggle room in my band, and I love for my watch to stay in place even when I raise my hand. Additional features of my Orient watch: It is waterproof up to 30 m, but I usually try to keep it away from water; it is not shockproof; and it does have a date window; and it does have the day; and it does have the option to have it in Spanish. It also has gold-toned hands and markers.
I've had this watch since 2021. This watch has performed great.
6:56 Wearing & Pairing Orient Watches
7:37 So, Is It Worth It?
We believe Orient watches are a great choice for watch enthusiasts who want an affordable automatic watch at a reasonable price. They are versatile and attractively styled. In general, the Orient brand represents a fantastic ratio of build quality to price.
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Комментарии : 89   
@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz
@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz Месяц назад
Orient and Seiko are my to go brands for my modest budget.
@danielmaxhoffmann1917
@danielmaxhoffmann1917 Месяц назад
My father had one - the watch stopped at the moment of his death on his wrist. A few years ago, I started my watch story with an Orient watch. Last month, I bought one for my daughter - the story goes on.
@m.s.biteth1164
@m.s.biteth1164 Месяц назад
I work in the funeral business and you would be surprised at how many windup watches and grandfather clocks etc STOP at the moment of a loved one's death. Heard this at least 50 times (out of more than 3k funerals).
@976HIKE
@976HIKE Месяц назад
Which one for your daughter? Orient’s line for ladies is unfortunately limited
@teekue
@teekue Месяц назад
@@m.s.biteth1164 I mean... it sounds very logical, doesn't it?
@danielmaxhoffmann1917
@danielmaxhoffmann1917 Месяц назад
@@976HIKE We went for RA-NR2010P10B - she likes the pink dial and I need to admit that it looks better than on the photos.
@nrbudgen
@nrbudgen Месяц назад
Retired watchmaker here: The older Orient movements are derived from Seikos, with limited interchangeability of parts. Although based on Seiko, they are, IMO, not quite as robust but nevertheless good quality. Every one that ever crossed my bench was shock-resistant - there's no such thing as shock Proof - I've even repaired Rolex and Piaget with broken balance staffs! Someone asked about Doxa. All of those that I repaired were top-quality Swiss but very few, if any, were shock resistant.
@rumatadestora
@rumatadestora Месяц назад
In short - yes, they are. Here, saved you 10 minutes😁
@2146USMC
@2146USMC Месяц назад
Surprised to see Orient on here. I don’t own any, but I do respect the quality for their price point.
@fmkellner3
@fmkellner3 Месяц назад
Thanks for the great video. I appreciate the content.
@marsoelflaco5722
@marsoelflaco5722 Месяц назад
I've had an Orient Kamasu for about 5 years. It's a robust watch with all the features needed in a diver/sports watch. It's a member of the Seiko family, and for the price, it's a fine watch if you are getting into Automatic watches.✌🏾
@karlsenula9495
@karlsenula9495 Месяц назад
Same I have red dial Kamasu and love it.
@ZeroFoxtrotG
@ZeroFoxtrotG 6 дней назад
I love these type of videos!!
@Zidandy
@Zidandy Месяц назад
Bought an Orient Mako III in the sapphire blue colour a few weeks ago and am very much enjoying it.
@aziansensation1578
@aziansensation1578 Месяц назад
I own a 38mm Bambino! It is my first mechanical watch. The quality, robustness, and finishing rivals Seiko’s and some Swiss offerings at about half the price!
@Bob-qq2kh
@Bob-qq2kh Месяц назад
gentleman’s gazette is one of my favorite RU-vid channels it so well thought out and put into digestible videos that are very informative.
@johnesmen
@johnesmen Месяц назад
Mi papa me regalo uno cuando tenia ocho años de edad y aun hoy a mis 53 lo conservo, y lo mejor es que sigue funcionando.
@TheGrenadier97
@TheGrenadier97 Месяц назад
Orient has been huge in South American markets for decades now, and many watches from 70s and 80s can still be found in all conditions, all working and usually very inexpensive to buy and maintain. I myself have two vintages older than me (one resembles that on the video, but mine's on leather) and a modern Kamasu II diver, all three flawless. My late maternal grandfather was a master of many trades in a small fishing village in Brazil and he always worn Orients too due to their epic reliability. I often see older relations from his time still wearing "Tristars". Keeping on the channel's theme, i highly suggest looking into the dress models collectively know as Bambinos.
@NikitaP-nn9uc
@NikitaP-nn9uc Месяц назад
Hey. Appreciate your work! I wonder where can I ask question about style. So far I haven't found any special form, so I ask here. A few days before I was at a job interview with the head of department I might work under. And he pulled off nice look with casual trousers with no stripes. It seemed they had been meant to be worn as dress trousers and they were also a bit on a shorter end of the scale - just covering his ankles while standing, no further, but he still looked nice. He also had casual sneakers and a sweater. I really liked it. So the question is: is it appropriate to wear casual sneakers, "dressed down" trousers and a sweater/shirt/T-shirt/polo? Although I'd like to hear from the team, any piece of advice is appreciated. Maybe also recommend me how to contact the team
@georgelush1998
@georgelush1998 Месяц назад
I have an Orient Bambino small seconds dress watch and an Orient Ray II diver/sport watch. Love ‘em. Unbeatable style and quality for the price.
@adriancooper78
@adriancooper78 Месяц назад
Thank you for this information. This is unbelievable. Man, I have to get my hands on an ORIENT timepiece. SMH.....man!!! I am so with this!!!
@tonymaiettasr.7340
@tonymaiettasr.7340 Месяц назад
I own 3 Orient watches. My beloved cream faced Bambino that I wore to my daughter’s wedding, a red dial Sport, and a White dial Mako. Very nice review and yes they are worth it. I rotate wearing them with the rest of my collection.
@ryanmckenzie5918
@ryanmckenzie5918 Месяц назад
Nice! I have an Orient -- I find it a bit chunky and the leather band it came with is extremely stiff, but it's solid quality and visually very distinctive. I'm a fan!
@atlbraves75
@atlbraves75 Месяц назад
Fantastic value for Orient. Highly recommend for the budget shopper. My Bambino is elegant and dressy. My Mako II is a great every day diver. The bracelet broke on the Mako after about a year but it looks great on a NATO strap now anyway.
@klauskillski3881
@klauskillski3881 Месяц назад
his tristar is wonderful
@tonymaiettasr.7340
@tonymaiettasr.7340 Месяц назад
That is a very good looking watch.
@kta_0187
@kta_0187 Месяц назад
I have own 2 Rolex, 2 Cartiers, and my 2 Orients are my favorite. The Kamasu and The Bambino Version 7 in gold.
@David-nx2vm
@David-nx2vm Месяц назад
I own a burgundy-dial Kamasu. Orient is an outstanding value. I like that when you see someone wearing an Orient, you know they are an enthusiast..
@billace90
@billace90 Месяц назад
Excelente Sr. Martínez, excelente. Muchas gracias!
@bossman4799
@bossman4799 Месяц назад
After a few Casios which I love, my first nice watch was a bambino with rose gold metal and a chocolate dial. The dial and red brown strap match with my girlfriend’s birthstone. I got the watch as my half of a couples accessory. I have my watch to match her and she has a necklace with our birthstones.
@ruralsquirrel5158
@ruralsquirrel5158 Месяц назад
I love my green starburst Orient mechanical watch!
@ronaldpoppe3774
@ronaldpoppe3774 Месяц назад
I own three Orient watches. A Bambino a Mako dive watch and a Defender. Really like yours it's a good all around watch. Cheers Ron
@darinmullins4770
@darinmullins4770 Месяц назад
Where do you get the older watches ?
@tonymaiettasr.7340
@tonymaiettasr.7340 Месяц назад
Woul be nice to get one of those oldies.
@FabioBarahona
@FabioBarahona 20 дней назад
I have several pieces from ORIENT (Worldtime Executive GMT, Monarch, Kamazu, Dignitary, 70's Hi-Ace). Their quality, fit/finish and performance are outstanding for the price. They have a distinct touch of class which I really appreciate. - Great video Sr. Martinez.
@brechtvancauwenberghe9440
@brechtvancauwenberghe9440 Месяц назад
Tanks for the interesting video's. Would love to see a video on how to dress for a slightly less toned figure. I'm more of a chino and polo person.
@farshidrahmani6262
@farshidrahmani6262 Месяц назад
Love the Orient watches. Under rated and good value. 👍🏼
@ATW090
@ATW090 Месяц назад
I have a couple of orients, I like their designs and their mechanisms/movements
@KRW628
@KRW628 Месяц назад
I own an Orient Neptune, an ISO certified 200M diver; blue faced, on a bracelet. This is a dress watch for me. It looks terrific under the cuff of the blue shirts I wear with suits. An excellent and affordable watch.
@petersmith2040
@petersmith2040 29 дней назад
Please make a video on the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if it is worth the money.
@AdLusk1
@AdLusk1 Месяц назад
How is Doxa as a brand? My grandfather left behind his watch and it's a Doxa. Should I fix it and wear it around?
@karlsenula9495
@karlsenula9495 Месяц назад
Good brand .. iconic dive brand. Limited styles.
@karlsenula9495
@karlsenula9495 Месяц назад
Absolutely wear it!!! Today dive watches are considered everyday style watches.
@supermarioglitchy10
@supermarioglitchy10 28 дней назад
im surprised Nacar isn't mentioned yet, i wonder what they think of it
@tseamans14
@tseamans14 Месяц назад
Orient is a fantastic watch choice for beginners or anyone who just wants to try something new. I love mine and get questions on it regularly from watch guys.
@rykerbroughton3832
@rykerbroughton3832 Месяц назад
can you guys do a video on dean martins style?
@leospott7484
@leospott7484 Месяц назад
It is approachable priced while also being a timeless classic design for the most part.
@sallysbananenrepublik3740
@sallysbananenrepublik3740 Месяц назад
Beautiful watch
@robertmorano2372
@robertmorano2372 28 дней назад
I have an orient ray 2 (on fkm rubber) on my wirst as I type this. Forget the price, you just cannot fault it. It does everything well. I wear it on many straps and its equally at home in jeans and a tshirt or in a suit. The lume is incredible, I've had it in a ton of water. Not to mention, what a cool history!
@rickertschultz
@rickertschultz Месяц назад
I got orient's swimmer and it's pretty good It has 36mm classical size and the blue sunray dial doesn't feel like quality of that price
@simonyu8838
@simonyu8838 Месяц назад
Orient is hard to beat in their price range ever since Seiko started pushing upmarket. One of my earliest mechanical watches was an Orient Kamasu and I'd easily recommend it or other Orient watches for someone who wants to explore this space
@1945chuy
@1945chuy Месяц назад
Los relojes orient son muy queridos en México por su calidad a un gran precio, una gran marca de relojes.
@jancovanderwesthuizen8070
@jancovanderwesthuizen8070 Месяц назад
Is there anyone at GG who carries a firearm? I’m looking to get a concealed weapons permit soon and I’m not yet sure on how it will affect wearing suits. I’m sure there are others who go through life armed and could use some advice
@DavidS-iy8bb
@DavidS-iy8bb Месяц назад
Good idea and not exclusively applicable to firearms but to carrying other things too.
@ChromeMan04
@ChromeMan04 10 дней назад
My dad gave me his when I was 16. Still got it somewhere in my drawer.
@ercanbanka5377
@ercanbanka5377 Месяц назад
I have a little bit from everything , mostly Swiss and Japanese watches , Longines , Rado , Mido , Claude Bernard , Oris and Zenith but i mostly wear my Seiko's, Orient's and Citizen's . If you have a smaller budget you can't go wrong with orient , still neither of them is my Favorite watch , which is the Zeppelin Hindenburg lz129 from German Watch maker company Pointtec , a very basic miyota movement , quality of materials and finishing is just ok , the leather strap looks and sounds cheap kinda like plastic , but the Bauhaus Minimalistic design , arabic Numerals and the wonderful and funny looking hands combined with a good memory i have with this watch , makes it my favorite , interestingly it's my second cheapest purchase ever , i paid less than 200 dollars .
@myothiha3118
@myothiha3118 Месяц назад
i have one now that is form my grandpa. that model is tristar.
@pablovogel6986
@pablovogel6986 Месяц назад
I think the watch to get it's a Tissot, part of the swatch group with amazing eta movements and even chronometer certified for very low price. Nobody can beat an ETA except perhaps Rolex and for the price it's a no brainer.
@user-ed9fl7hu1y
@user-ed9fl7hu1y Месяц назад
I have a tristar with a silver dial on a metal bracelet great every day watch
@PanSearedRibeye68
@PanSearedRibeye68 27 дней назад
I’ve bought 7 orient watches. My favorite is the Mako II black dial. In looks, It’s like a cross between the Rolex Explorer and the Rolex submariner.
@jortiz1694
@jortiz1694 27 дней назад
Value for money. Orient offers: amazing Heritage, in house movements, beautiful dials and good quality watches for the affordable price. No watch enthusiast would ever say that these watches are worthless. Everyone that knows about watches knows that Orient is Quality and class.
@grantmorriss2557
@grantmorriss2557 Месяц назад
odd to see Orient featured here. They were my gateway into horology - They are fine for what they are, but I soon moved on onto pieces that have more quality and refinement (which seems to be the point of the GG - quality and refinement).
@AbandonedRaven
@AbandonedRaven Месяц назад
I would buy the orient bambino small seconds if the watch was smaller. Regardless, I love the simple, clean, and elegant style on a lot of their watches.
@Marlium
@Marlium Месяц назад
¡Los necesitamos en castellano, por favor!
@mikehoare6093
@mikehoare6093 Месяц назад
I´m a pocketwatch guy
@MrJesusdoesntsave
@MrJesusdoesntsave Месяц назад
Orient Star makes some amazing watches. They're an even better value than Orient itself, imo.
@montfordpointmarines9474
@montfordpointmarines9474 Месяц назад
Timex kinda guy here. ⌚
@karlsenula9495
@karlsenula9495 Месяц назад
I have two - and my Dad's everyday watch is a Timex. That said I'd take Orient, Seiko and Citizen (and definitely some AliExpress brands: Cronos, Baltany, Seestern, San Martin) over a Timex if I had to choose between them. Still gave you a thumbs up. Timex is still a decent brand with heritage.
@pddejager1
@pddejager1 Месяц назад
Love my Timex - especially the vintage mechanicals
@cesarchavez3872
@cesarchavez3872 14 дней назад
I love the day window is Spanish
@mattshaffer5935
@mattshaffer5935 Месяц назад
Orient is great!
@torgomax
@torgomax Месяц назад
Bring back the Orient Monarch ⌚👍👀
@CloudSephiroth
@CloudSephiroth Месяц назад
My wife got me this- it’s like a poor man’s Raymond Weil. But I like them still.
@ImagineMySurprise510
@ImagineMySurprise510 Месяц назад
I think of Orient watches as a thinking man's watch. Classic elegance without being pizzazz like many more expensive watches.
@DavidS-iy8bb
@DavidS-iy8bb Месяц назад
Long story short Orient is the very definition of worth it. All quality at a reasonable price point and one for those in the know.
@eman331
@eman331 Месяц назад
In Short: Yes. ⌚
@pddejager1
@pddejager1 Месяц назад
As an avid watch collector - I agree with most of this content. I have nothing but love for Orient Watches. However there are a LOT of other GREAT alternatives that are JUST as good if not better for the money. First is Casio. Only possible downside it that all Casio watches are quartz, however they are GREAT watches. Second Timex. Again so many great watches, and I absolutely love the rerelease of Q line as well as the Marlins. Citizen. Those ecodrive quartz are solar powered and will probably last longer than you will. Seiko Presage. Again GREAT watches. From China - San Martin from Aliexpress. Those are probably the BEST higher end watches automatics I have seen for a long time.
@karlsenula9495
@karlsenula9495 Месяц назад
I have Seiko's, Timex, Lorus and Orient in my 80+ watch collection (also includes some higher end pieces). For value for what you get (especially with Seiko price bumps) I'd say Orient is better. That said Presage is awesome and the SUP880 solar Tank I have from Seiko is also lovely - Cartier and Jaeger LeCoultre vibes.
@silentaction
@silentaction Месяц назад
Cheap Orients looks classy, Casios never, so which one is better for person who wears classic mens wear...
@derbagger22
@derbagger22 Месяц назад
Orient and Orient Star are highly underrated watches...
@derbagger22
@derbagger22 Месяц назад
I have a Bambino and Orient Star world timer.
@DBR6464
@DBR6464 Месяц назад
I have the star but I think it's discontinued?
@derbagger22
@derbagger22 Месяц назад
@@DBR6464 so the tristar in this video is an Orient watch. May be discontinued now. However, Orient Star in entire upscale brand, related to Orient. They are still making watches, very nice ones...
@asdfyxcv1100
@asdfyxcv1100 Месяц назад
The real star here is the Blazer
@yellowboot6629
@yellowboot6629 Месяц назад
🤗❣️
@neverONdeSCeneYoneX
@neverONdeSCeneYoneX Месяц назад
2 RADO
@matts8791
@matts8791 Месяц назад
Poor physiognomy.
@silentaction
@silentaction Месяц назад
Cheaper Orients have subpar quality bracelets, leather or metal.
@naxalhim
@naxalhim Месяц назад
Is it worth it series should be for something that is overpriced. What’s the point in doing such a video for something that is cost-effective ? Defeats the purpose.
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