Do NOT rush to buy the new Orient MAKO 40!

Today we are looking at the freshly launched Orient Mako 40 RA-AC0Q01B a surprising release and a beautiful diver!
But let's see if you would buy such a piece after seeing this video.
Enjoy:
Andrei

[PineapplePizza]

I don't know why all the hate for this watch. I think the more reserved look is more refined and the size is great.

[boiiioioing]

Orient really cementing itself as the new King of Value in watches.

[mrd]

The best looking Mako so far and a sensible size too.

[TheGrenadier]

I didn't like this release personally, but i enjoyed very much the fact that Orient moved to a smaller case. Nothing against the 42mm divers (i own a Kamasu II myself), but giving everyone options is a great move. Same for the Bambinos. It's also time for Orient to release some GMTs, because they have such in-house movements, as far as i known.

[boonie]

Love that they went with a 40mm for us with smaller wrists. Also love that they didn't add large digits to the dial and the bezel font is more subtle

[Yuue.]

Sir, your delivery and presentation is spot-on, refreshing and very WATCHable. You have an appreciative subscriber.

[Bokehmo]

Looks really good on that black rubber strap!

[snedig]

Wow. So much complaining. Personally I like the bracelets on Orients. I like that they do not taper. I prefer it. It also does not bother me at all that there is no lume pip on the bezel. So many enthusiasts complaining of «deal brakers» in the community, and I also see it in the comments of this video already. Rolling my eyes…

[axmajpayne]

The printing for the 26 minute marker is off. It's noticeably too close to the applied 5'oclock marker. It's like that on every one I've seen, no matter the color. Even on their website it's like that.

[Alex_Delina]

I don't like this watch with bracelet, but with tropic strap it's very cool, especially white strap is so gorgeous!
Thanks for review! Have a good time and watch ;)

[javierishac]

Looks a lot like the old Aquaracer from Tag, very good looking!

[unaibb]

I love how it looks, it´s very pretty looking in all colour variants. Orient needs to make this one in GMT version, this would be a hit!! I won´t use it to dive, so I can live without the lumed pipe, but it´s easy and cheap to fix this point, so hope they do

[Nightfury]

Don't rush to pick one up when it is just released since you are going to find ti closer to the actual retail price. Its the same scenario that happened with the Bambino 38mm models but now the prices have settled between $200-250 for the models currently. Just wait a few months for Orient to catch up with demand and you can easily pick these up for below $300. Definitely it won't reach the lower price range like the older Makos and Ray but definitely a great option for $200-300. I got the white (silvery) dial variant and enjoying it on a tropic strap, perfect combo for the summer.

Again, great camera work 👏👏👏

[peteking]

I hope it's a successful release and enthusiasts like it, especially the mod community, be nice to swap out the bezel for a full lumed one. The action on the bezel is quite tight, very tight, hurts my fingers after one full turn!

[JohnBoltonAB]

I love how it defies time with that short and then extended second just after :25.

[alvinmick]

I always appreciate your honesty in your reviews. Sometimes I have to remember to put my preferences aside and realize that watch brands have to sell watches or they will not be in business very long. I would imagine Orient’s research marketing group has determined that this particular model has a likely potential to sell. I always wish every watch manufacturer success. The bracelet, lack of a lume pip and long last lume on the markers and an ISO rating would all be detractor for me personally. However I really like the way the watch looks overall when paired with a black tropic strap! Excellent review as always! 🥃

[Al_Prazolam]

It mixes some elements of the Seiko SPB185 & the SPB143. I like it. Especially that white dial version.

[Zpzpzzzqqwwf]

Great review .yes this case is perfect. I can think of tons of straps and bands to make this Orient pop... I own over 6 Orient divers and enjoy all of them

[atatatt]

for the dial on 26 second mark, does anyone spot the mis-aligment? or it is specific design in purpose? idk

[gregleingang]

Lots to like - perfect size, interesting dial texture, and nice indices. But agree no lume pip is a detractor. A little refinement for the next release and they will have a great watch with this.