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Title: anyone familiar with the Orient Blue Mako?
Post by: G.MAC on July 15, 2010, 07:16:03 PM
Considering getting the model above but might want some feedback on the piece beforehand
Title: Re: anyone familiar with the Orient Blue Mako?
Post by: jacky8888 on July 15, 2010, 07:57:53 PM
U can't go wrong with a Mako. It is on par with the seiko monster. Well a little lower I might say. Anyway it's a value for money.
Title: Re: anyone familiar with the Orient Blue Mako?
Post by: adrian on July 15, 2010, 10:56:15 PM
Not sure if you're referring to the older Mako or new Mako II (or XL)?

I got the Mako II (some call it the Hogrider) and skipped on the Mako coz it wore a tad bit small on my wrist. 44mm vs 41mm.

However the Mako does have unidirection bezel, a signed crown and IMO a better push button.
Title: Re: anyone familiar with the Orient Blue Mako?
Post by: takashi78 on July 16, 2010, 06:52:10 AM
This thread is worthless without pics  ;D
Title: Re: anyone familiar with the Orient Blue Mako?
Post by: danny on July 16, 2010, 12:04:23 PM
Quote from: takashi78 on July 16, 2010, 06:52:10 AM
This thread is worthless without pics  ;D

Let's have some pics to brighten up this thread for Peter:



(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4798359610_7802190bd1.jpg)
Orient Mako

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4797728491_3e26dd743c.jpg)
Orient Mako

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4798360010_b67863a150.jpg)
Orient Mako II or hogrider - with after market carbon fiber strap

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4798358396_20fb323678.jpg)
Orient Mako and Mako II side by side comparison

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4798358904_7ccb5cf4a7.jpg)
Orient Mako and Mako II side by side comparison - Original Mako has signed crown and screwed date pusher. The Mako II has unsigned crown and non-screw type date pusher

Both watches are fantastic value for money. Highly recommended.  :thumbsup:

 :Cheers:
Title: Re: anyone familiar with the Orient Blue Mako?
Post by: duniajam on July 16, 2010, 02:21:38 PM
I got Mako II (orange dial) before. A nice, reliable, solid watch & very affordable. You can't go wrong with Mako.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: anyone familiar with the Orient Blue Mako?
Post by: roborovski007 on June 24, 2011, 04:14:07 PM
any idea where to get orient watches in around kl or selangor area perhaps ?
Title: Re: anyone familiar with the Orient Blue Mako?
Post by: ck77 on June 24, 2011, 07:18:16 PM
Quote from: roborovski007 on June 24, 2011, 04:14:07 PM
any idea where to get orient watches in around kl or selangor area perhaps ?
sg wang
Title: Re: anyone familiar with the Orient Blue Mako?
Post by: kltime on June 24, 2011, 09:27:37 PM
Quote from: danny on July 16, 2010, 12:04:23 PM
Quote from: takashi78 on July 16, 2010, 06:52:10 AM
This thread is worthless without pics  ;D

Let's have some pics to brighten up this thread for Peter:


(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4798359610_7802190bd1.jpg)
Orient Mako


Both watches are fantastic value for money. Highly recommended.  :thumbsup:

 :Cheers:

Another Pepsi Mako owner... I LIKE!!
Title: Re: anyone familiar with the Orient Blue Mako?
Post by: roborovski007 on June 25, 2011, 01:49:36 AM
Quote from: ck77 on June 24, 2011, 07:18:16 PM
Quote from: roborovski007 on June 24, 2011, 04:14:07 PM
any idea where to get orient watches in around kl or selangor area perhaps ?
sg wang

which specific shop or floor ?
Title: Re: anyone familiar with the Orient Blue Mako?
Post by: Gigi on June 25, 2011, 05:29:20 PM
May I know why it is call Hogrider??????
Title: Re: anyone familiar with the Orient Blue Mako?
Post by: hanz079 on June 25, 2011, 06:15:19 PM
Yeah... I was also wondering... why Hogrider...
Is it just me ir is this an Homage to Planet Ocean? Looks alot like it... ;D
Title: Re: anyone familiar with the Orient Blue Mako?
Post by: TheHobbit on June 25, 2011, 06:22:50 PM
Quote from: hanz079 on June 25, 2011, 06:15:19 PM
Yeah... I was also wondering... why Hogrider...


Here is the reason:

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f410/orient-cem75002d-nato-strap-279960.html#post2050473
Title: Re: anyone familiar with the Orient Blue Mako?
Post by: besview on June 25, 2011, 10:34:38 PM
XL is aesthetically more pleasing to the eye compared to the Seiko monster which I also used to have.got loads of presence on the wrist.Go for it
Title: Re: anyone familiar with the Orient Blue Mako?
Post by: Friday on June 26, 2011, 05:34:53 PM
Ditto

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