Orient Blue Mako

[Cactussed]

Just bought me one of these. Seems very solidly made, automatic movement and nice weight.
Love the blue face as well.

Very happy (so far, of the 2 hours I've had it on)!

[Jonboy]

I agree, I have recommend these before on here but they don't seem as popular as the Seiko's. I don't know why as they look great, very accurate and the build quality is excellent, it certainly punches above its £100 price tag.
I bought mine as a smarter alternative to my Monster and really happy with it.

[Jem0911]

I have a Orient.
A definite keeper. Really nicely put together.

[Laser Sag]

Agree with all the above, have a black Mako and am pleased with both quality and timekeeping, only comment would be the links that fit the bracelet to the watch rattle a bit. Understand it is that the links arent solid so presume a different bracelet would fix that if necessary.

[ApexJimi]

Aye, I haven't handled one yet, but the Orients do strike me as great value for money.

I've also heard a lot of good stories about great customer service direct from Orient themselves.

ETA - Cactussed, what do you normally wear, for comparison?

Edited by ApexJimi on Thursday 26th January 13:56

[Jonboy]

Jimi, here is a review I wrote using a Monster as a comparison, which you might find helpful.

http://tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=188536

I can't say I've had any issues with the end links so far.

ETA Sorry for link not working, please copy and paste into your browser, I'm posting from my phone and I can't format the link properly.

Edited by Jonboy on Thursday 26th January 18:55

[Birdster]

Thread revival I know. I didn't want to start a new thread.

Anywhere else to get these?

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/search/res...

[MG511]

Birdster said:

Thread revival I know. I didn't want to start a new thread.

Anywhere else to get these?

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/search/res...

Yes http://www.skywatches.com.sg/reviews/orient-watche... I got my 'Pepsi' bezel from Sky, delivery not as quick as Creation but only took about 10 days. Sky's prices and stock level fluctuate, black one is currently very cheap and in stock, when they get the orange one back in at that price I'll get one, very happy with my 'Pepsi', good quality watch and keeps very good time, better than any of my (6) Seiko autos.

[peterbredde]

I've got a Mako XL with black dial. It's a tremendous watch. Looks great, perfect time keeping, well made, loads of power reserve and very comfortable for a big watch. It gets plenty of admirers too. I rate them highly. In fact I bought my dad an Orient for his birthday and he has been very impressed too.

I have a Tag, Ebel, and a Breitling which have all been gathering dust since I bought the Orient about a year ago. Its just so much watch for the money, and at these prices I don't care if it starts to gather scuffs etc.

Edited by peterbredde on Thursday 21st November 18:22

[Birdster]

Thanks chaps,

I looked at the Orient website and Amazon US is an authorised reseller.

Anyone purchased from them?

Or more chance of havering the import tax applied?

[Richie C]

Birdster said:

Thanks chaps,

I looked at the Orient website and Amazon US is an authorised reseller.

Anyone purchased from them?

Or more chance of havering the import tax applied?

Just received a blue Mako from Creation. Arrived in about 3 days. Third time I've ordered from them and I've found them nothing short of perfect to deal with.

[Stevemr]

Just bought one off Amazon arrived in 3 days. Great watch, as good as all the reviews say!