Orient is seriously such a fantastic brand. I love that green! I’m usually reserved to navy, white, cream, or black dials. That being said, that olive green speaks to me!
Got the green one a month ago for 240€. Looks great. Feels fine. Yeah, hollow endlinks but with saphire and it runs with max. +10sec. Lume is fantastic. I like this one a lot.
I'm glad you got your watch! what model is it and how long did it take to be delivered? I ordered the isl-18 which was supposed to be delivered on the 14th but I'm still waiting 😑
@@jason420jv1 ISL-18 as well. Shipping time does not have to do with LIW, but with your postal service and how long processing takes at customs and sorting facilities. I don’t think you can really compare from one country to another. Model you ordered does not have anything to do with it either, as they had whatever you ordered in stock.
@@martinc.720 Marc shipped me a replacement watch 12 days ago. It's still on its way. USPS is struggling with the influx of online holiday-related orders and low staff due to the pandemic. The previous watches I ordered from Marc arrived in a few days without issue.
I like the date window with the 1/2 marker (crescent moon marker), it's that little "extra" that makes it stand out from others that don't do it, particularly when the lights go out and it glows.
Late comments, lol I know. Just like boosting the algorithm for Mark and watching videos about watches I've owned for 2 years. Speaking of though, two years with the green one and I'm still very happy with this watch.
I view this as a Neptune with the standard Mako/Ray/Kamasu workhorse movement and the longer polished Kamasu handset. I believe the case and bracelet measurements match the Neptune precisely so, subject to Marc's confirmation, aftermarket Neptune bezel inserts, bracelets will work. Personally, if I can't have a no-date Orient diver (I own 4) or date only at 6, I will take the date at 4 (the half-moon looks like a "D" for date?). ALSO- don't forget the list price on the Kamasu is $460.
The triton is £209gbp here in the uk, that's around $289usd. For this price it's a good value purchase.. I also have a Kamasu, with the red dial, Its AWESOME.
Amazing green version with orange accents. Nato strap allows to get rid of that hollow end link on the bracelet versions. Definitely the best one, apart from the jag focus LE version that is not shown here. Longer hands compared to the Triton which I really do like. Great vid as always Marc.
They are a step down after the Neptune but still excellent watches. According to the WUS forums aftermarket bracelets for the Neptune fit these too. It would be cool to know what bezel inserts are compatible too. Pity they opted for an etched caseback instead of the molded one.
These new orients are basically a little updated SKX. Seiko gets rid of the SKX and its sister company orient makes it a no name skx. Lol. I love the plated orange and green one
The watch head is gorgeous. However my complain with orient divers is the bracelets. Stamped clasp and the lack of a bracelet taper is a turn off. Easily fixed tho if strap code makes braceletes for it
The Phobos stole the show for me...😂 I do like the green and orange colourway, that popped! They do have some wrist presence, but the bracelet is disappointing, and I think they are positioned against some stiff competition at that price point for a diver. I assume those prices will not be the street price though, so we shall see..
You can find at lower price. I got mine,green and orange,at 299 euro.There was also a Limited Edition of it at 329 euro with leather nato strap. I would like a bracelet for mine as I'm not a nato strap guy but I have to wait for one that matches the bronze finish of the case.
Orient isn’t owned by Seiko(the watch company), they are owned by Seiko Epson(the giant company that also owns Seiko(the watch company)). They are a sister brand.
Interesting move for Orient. The coated one is nice as is the matching hardware on the strap. I still think they have too many similar dive models now.
This feels like what happens to some swatch group brands. Is EpsonSeiko holding Orient back? Orient was making Seiko look bad - now the odd move with the terrible model numbers and the value for money is also getting worse.
I have an 8 1/2 inch wrist will either one of these wristwatches work for me if the bands are too small can you get extra links I can always get a larger NATO strap
Thanks for the video! Would love to know though if any of the Strapcode alternatives for Kamasu or Triton fit this one. And the bezel insert replacement options :)
Currently on market I'm hesitating between blue kamasu found at 160 € green kamasu for 235 Pepsi "triton light" for 260 and blue Triton for 370. I'm looking for a side to side comparison between Kamasu and this new "Triton light" to see colours under same light especially blue and green versions... wondering if kamasu dial pops more... if anyone read this...
hello, I would like a simple question, what is this orient orient? No name, is it bon for this orient, I put a Jubilee ryp, the same one that is placed in neptune orient in this or bon
The face on the Phoibos is too small but a pretty watch. I do like the half marker on the Orient but it's too big for me. You are definitely right about the aged green and orange style. That's my pick as well! What is the new name for the maroon dialed Kamasu? Epson is changing too much for the Orient watches. Sad. Nice video.
Considering I just bought a Neptune/Triton from Marc for $400, $416 is a bit much. But that’s MSRP, and if you are paying full suggested retail for a watch, I have some bridges to sell you, LOL! Also, it looks like a Neptune/Triton case/bezel with a different face/movement/crown, so I’m willing to bet the inserts and bracelets are swappable...
Those are beautiful Marc, now I need a little red October in my life are you bringing them out before the year is up or are you going to hold off till early next year.
Those Mako USA/ Kamasu hands are my favorite Orient handset. That said, solid end links might have made this a worthy upgrade up from a Kamasu, but as it is it looks like just the bigger alternative, like the oddball Mako XL. That new Phoibos is nice, looks really elegant.
@@rayygun I'm sure if this was sized smaller you'd be whining as well. Not everyone is born with massive wrists...so naturally a smaller ltl would be much appreciated. I can deal with 43mm case but the lug to lug definitely needs to be smaller.
I'm happy to see a decent size crown but at this price, it's a no go for me. Theres some awesome watches out there, for less than what Orient is asking for this.