Orient Mako 3 - The Legend Returns! 

I do love Orient as a brand under the Epson moniker. The inclusion of Sapphire Crystal lens is a great bonus to this watch and a much needed protection. I think every watch collection should have an Orient diver in it. My burgundy bezel Kamatsu on an after market black and red sailcloth strap is my favourite daily wearer. As highlighted by you, the blue Orient Mako 3 is the pick of the bunch looks wise but all the colourways have a strong appeal to me. My only suggestion would be an inclusion of a rubberised sail cloth strap with each? Great review as always Mark, Grazie! ⌚

One of my absolute favourites and most worn watch . Picked up the blue Mako 2 in 2017 and have been wearing the heck out of it. The size is perfect, keeps time very well and looks great. Super rugged as well. Would like to see the Mako USA make a comeback soon.

oh gosh loving that ivory one, gives off a classic old school look, would be nice for dressing up and going out or just for casual day swimming or hiking. i need it. great video. will be checking out your web page.

I bought the black Kamasu w/gold edged bezel & black rubber strap from LIW, a few months ago. It has been an extremely good watch for me...close to perfection, as far as it represents the look I want in a watch. Some have complained that the stem is too small, but my skinny fingers can wind and set it OK. No problems.

Love that Ivory! Bezel colors are excellent.

Love these unique and slightly odd colors. Having trouble picking a fav between the "rust" and ivory.

That blue Mako III is really something else in my opinion. I think the trick is the lighter blue quarter and the yellow tip over that deeper dial. I've read that they took inspiration from a 'morning sunrise by the sea', and although i don't much follow these poetics i can't think of any other figure to describe it.

I just picked up the black an gold version.. I'm super happy , love time pieces . Islander is next for me

The Manhasset looks so sharp, I have to add that to the collection one day

Orient has the best logo in watches.

OOOOoooo, that cream dial color scheme is amazing. Hey Marc. Do something like that in an Islander and I’ll buy another one.

I bought the Mako Gen 1 on your site and I still wear it frequently.

I do like Orients, and those look pretty good. And at that price, its only a bit more to buy a new one than what my local jeweller was asking to service one 😮

There is nothing wrong with Orient logo, and your updated logo is quite good.

The new Orient Divers you were referring to are supposed to be launched in the US in August. I found them online by accident and think they look amazing. They all have a stainless steel bezel, and one of them has a Salmon dial, which I think will be a huge seller. And yes, they are supposed to be 40mm in size. Thanks for the video!

I think it’s a great refresh with the exception to the movement. The F6922 movement has been all over the place in terms of accuracy (at least with my experience). If Orient is going to raise prices they should also put a better movement in the watch in my opinion.

For many watch wearers the day and date complication is a useful necessity. There are myriad models with date window only for those who prefer.

I love both the Orient and Islander logos!

This is a useful video. I just got mako3 from your esteemed shop. However can you please make one video that just focuses on the crown, especially winding, changing time, date, and screw down. Also a little on how to use the bezel will be also a nice addition.

Love the rust color dial. 🐶😊

I’m one of those who just can’t get past the day/date on diver watches, even Seiko’s and Islander ones previously offered. I agree Marc, a date placed at 6 or none at all would make the dial look cleaner (more balanced).

“My logo and their logo, which one do you hate more?” 😂 Your logo is growing on me. I like the word Islander under your logo like I think you’ve been doing on recent models. Take care Marc!

Love the tiny violin popup. Lol

Out of all the Mako 3s that have tried to Mako, this one Mako 3s the best.

Great to see Orient making interesting colours and staying the new Seiko. Seiko is going more upmarket it seems and Orient to offer more for less. As a note every Orient I have ever bought has been from you (admittedly some years ago...)

Not a bad watch but I think the Islander has it beat. I was the one that said the brown dial looks rusty. Thanks Marc. Have a great day!

I personally differ the Rays, Makos and Kamasus by the handsets & dials, nothing else; they together are all different between each model, while cases and bracelets are unavoidable similar or the same since they're all cousins of a major budget family. I think that Orient did great with the new Mako III, easily ranging from fresh casual to conversation pieces and serious formal. I hope they upgrade the Ray II as well, perhaps with a more 'professional' vibe, like keeping the same traditional colours but with updated bezel, sapphire etc.

The Mako II is my first (and still frequently worn) diver, and news about these didn’t make it to me at all until now. Good Guy Mark: out here marketing watches for a brand that isn’t even giving him much incentive to do so. (I’m gonna have trouble avoiding that rust one.)

I want the blue on your mesh strap. That will be my 007 haha

It looks like they made the crown bigger. If that’s true it’s a good thing, because the crown was too small and hard for me to grip on the old version of this watch.

I've been looking at this watch!

I really like these Orient time pieces. I am a huge Orient fan In my 15 piece collection I own 5 Orients. Now don't get me wrong. I have never seen one in person, however that redish color one looks like the color of jewelers rouge or perhaps even terracotta.

A glashütte or blancpain type bezel would look amazing on this watch.

What about the extra spacing issue at 26 and 33 minute marks? Have they resolved this problem yet?

Hi!!! I have an Orient watch that I bought about 13 years ago (automatic Speedtech). The stem and crown are broken and I can't find a datasheet to know the model of stem/crown to replace and I can't even get that information from the manufacturer. Any suggestion? Is there a store where I can look for this parts?

I like to orient logo the most, i realy like it alot.

Any word on the bezel being the same specs as the Kamasu bezel, e.g. from longislandwatch: "replacement bezels under part number B15-P and B16-P"?

Anyone customize the bezel? What after market bezel did you use? Kamasu or Mako?

Nice watches

My Favorite of all time is the Orient Mako USA

I have not bought an Orient from Mark in years. I would be excited about these, if they did not have such reflective crystals. Brands like Islander have made me shy away from lesser crystals.

Love them, as Orient is my favorite but I liked the Islander more...

Nice watches! There isn't a lot of talk about the new M Force series. Are they not as popular?

I would much rather buy from a dealer I respect and have a connection with (even if it's just virtual) and pay more than pay a little less from a nameless, faceless site. Marc is a nice guy, LIW is a great company with fantastic customer service. Always my first stop when my wallet will allow a new watch purchase.

The rust colour -❤ I have a frost gen ray - (bought from Long Island watch) - other than the day pusher I loved it- on simple leather NATO it still gets comments . Bezel beat up from wear but so much watch for the money

Mako USA had sapphire and SEL. Made it worth the price.

If they could just make this exact watch 38-39mm, I'd be sold. I actually really like the day/date complication.

Hi, good video 👍🏼

indeed, a marvel of a watch from what I can see in your video with beautiful presentation! But there is one thing that confuses me a lot: The screw-down-crown on the watch in this video is clearly different from the one I see in your longislandwatch shop and any other online shop. This screw in your video is noticeably thicker and it protrudes slightly over the edge. The model in your shop has a smaller screw-doen-crown. The one of today in all the online shops seems to have the flimsy screw-down-crown of the Kamasu wich often is criticised to be somewhat fiddly and wobbly? What exact model do you present in the video? And how come this difference? Which screw-down-crown is the real one? Thanks for disclosing this little secret to me. 🙂

I'm quite keen on both the Orient logo (divisive, apparently, but I for one like it) AND the Islander logo (also, apparently divisive). Geez, ppl, stay TF off of Ali Express then. Or better yet, launch your own microbrand! Zelos, too - for example, has a sweet logo 🤷🏼

Mako USA II in White for the WIN.

We should call this the Makosu, especially since the Kamasu was first referred to as a Mako III by some folks.

8:31 the ivory is the winner. I like D&D, just because it’s so old school watchy.

Have a Ray II and absolutely hate the crown. The crown on this one looks a lil bigger and has more grip, but I'm very reluctant to go with another Orient. Think I'll just continue to wait for the white dial Port Jefferson to come back in stock for a new watch.

So should I get the Mako 2? or this one?

Just a caution to all those liking the “ivory” dial. It’s not ivory whatsoever in person, but rather a champagne gold tone. Very different than what I expected & I do not like gold. I returned the “ivory” for blue & love the watch.

Your store says "Automatic, Handwind and hack" what is it? Automatic?

the orange JDM looks killer

Can't concentrate on the review, still thinking about that red Manhasset

Better looking than a Longines Conquest or Explorer?

will LIW be selling the burn orange with grey bezel?

Why havent Orient released a 38mm diver yet? All their divers are too dang big for my wrist. ☹

Please make Islander with 4R34 and style like Tudor GMT with the snow flake hands and 4 o'clock crown position with guards like in SKX. 🙏If you do I will buy it immediately. 🙂

Was the ‘bleep’ supposed to be in the video?

These seem kind of behind the times ie. the lack of a ceramic bezel, the clasp and non screw in links. You spoiled us with all the beautiful Islander models. Thank you, kind sir!

Best Dmickey mouseD Ever!

It's a shame that Orient has dropped off so dramatically. Their movements are quite a bit better than Seiko to be honest. More stable, more accurate. I'd call that dial "brick red."

Man I wonder if kamasu bezels fit on the new mako 3, not a huge fan of the two tone bezels.

9:20 "You love the logo, you hate the logo... it doesn't matter. Look! My logo and their logo; which one do you hate more?" Haha. A small self-aware dig at yourself because some people have bashed both logos? I like your logo much better!

I haven't got dementia! I know what day it is!

Darn it, Marc. I just ordered one from Orient USA. I would have rather given you my money

Orient. Mako. 3. The. Legend. Returns !

It looks more like kamasu to me, I don't really like the number index, much prefer the first kamasu index for my taste. But it is still definitely an improvement from Orient and they really listen to their customer.

Nice but I’m saving for an Islander.

It was my interest in Orient watches that led me to Island Watch years ago, but truthfully now I'd rather buy Islanders. Marc just packs more bang for the buck. The same can be said for Orient, relative to Seiko.

such a dificult choice! :D

Would you consider the Orient Mako II USA the Mako version 2.5? Haha

Its another diver yet again. Good upgrade with sapphire but how many divers does one need?

Am I the only one that has noticed that the stock pictures show these watches with the smaller crown?

I love sword hands on a diver.

I’d call that brick red.

Dial balance would be better with a bigger case and dial 😉

As someone who owns the Kamasu, it’s a Kamasu with different hands/indices haha

I must admit reference day/ date the only watch I know of that got it bang on was Rolex.I am not a fanboy and all three of my watches are traditional day/ date at 3 oclock but hats off to Rolex for how they do it.These Orients all look sharp but all watches do look the same nowish.

Ill take a ray instead. The dial layout is awesome i think. Mineral crystal is better than sapphire remember that sombitches thanks

Whats ur wrist size

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Orient should release the Neptune diver.

I didn't know about the names shenanigans. This is such a mess, if we have to call them by their reference numbers, we're doomed.

They really need to bring back the Orange Mako and Pepsi colorways. The new bBue and Black versions are just OK, but the other two colorways are unattractive. The Kamasus are better looking, but I would buy an Orange Mako 3 in a heartbeat.

Really nice but way to small for me ☹️

I don't hate either logo.

Why do they have different crowns in different pictures. The crowns on these new ones look better and larger.

lol. legit thinking how to replace that awful looking bezel and you're like "Ima go out on a limb..."

I wish they lose the Day Date window as Marc said.

I thought the whole point with Orient was its supposed to be affordable?

38mm is the new trend, they should downsize more

They need to do away with the hollow end links. Like seriously, nobody but them uses those nowadays.

Only Orient USA, the distributor, names them though. Orient never names their watches. Like true Japanese.

Please do NOT drop the day in all cases. The Mako seems to be one of the only day-date with arabics (~3,6,9,12) divers or watches with a timer bezel that anyone anywhere makes. There are so many watches made, but it is extremely hard to find a day-date + arabics + timer-bezel watch. Some fashion is fine, but having literally no watches that tell you the time with arabics and day and date is a bit extreme. If Longisland could make a smaller day-date + arabics + timer-bezel (without a huge glass caseback, thin metal is good) watch that would be so amazing for the however few people who use watches to see the time.