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Main Forums => Watch Reviews => Topic started by: bergkamp10 on October 20, 2011, 07:13:20 PM
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This is a review on my Watch Collection No.3:
Orient 200m Dive Watch #CEM65002D
(http://bergkamp10watchsite.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/p1020471.jpg?w=300&h=225)
Watch Specifications
Brand: Orient
Model No.: #CEM65002D
Origin: Japan
Date of Purchase: Jan 2011
Package: Watch, Box, Instruction Menu
Movement Type: Automatic
Display type: Analog
Water Resistant: 200m
Diameter: 41mm with crown
Case thickness: 13mm
Strap Width: 22mm
Pre-Purchase Evaluation
1. Beautiful dial color
2. Affordable price for such a high quality timepiece
3. Made by Orient Japan, a reliable and reputable watch-maker
Picture Gallery
(http://bergkamp10watchsite.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/p1020336.jpg?w=545)
(http://bergkamp10watchsite.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/p1020349.jpg?w=545)
(http://bergkamp10watchsite.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/p1020470.jpg?w=545)
Post-Purchase Evaluation
The big buzz surrounding the Orient 200m Dive Watch #CEM65002D , lead to my purchase on this watch widely known as “Blue Mako”
I was blown away by the deep metallic blue dial, the ‘highlight’ of this watch as the dial has a 2 tone color under different lighting. It can changes from a bright blue to a deep blue under different lighting condition.
However, I was not convinced by the look of the watch especially on the ‘Hour’, the ‘Water Resistant’ and the ‘Bezel’ marking. The hour mark is in Arabic Wording (Bold), filled with white illumination material with the surrounding chromed. Personally, I felt that the choice of Arabic Wording will look better using a much nicer Arabic style of wording such as those found in Omega Seamaster. It should not be too ‘Big’, too ‘Bold’, over-filled with too much white illumination material and shouldn’t be chromed at the surrounding, as oppose to the slim and slick Arabic wording found on Omega Seamaster.
Orient ‘Blue Mako’ VS Omega Seamaster
(http://bergkamp10watchsite.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/p1020470.jpg?w=243&h=183) (http://bergkamp10watchsite.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/omega2.jpg?w=240&h=185)
In my view, I believed that the design of Orient ‘Blue Mako’ is actually inspired by Omega Seasmaster (as shown above) with changes to the style of Arabic wording used. Orient chose to have a youthful looking Arabic wording used on ‘Blue Mako’, unlike the Omega Seamaser, which has a classy and masculine looking Arabic wording. One may argue that it’s inappropriate to compare the expensive Omega Seamaster with the affordable ‘Blue Mako’ but my thought is, since Orient ‘Blue Mako’ is inspired by the design of Omega Seamaster, they should at least make an effort to further improve the already handsome looking Arabic wording used on Omega Seamaster or worst still, imitate from it.
And Orient choose to have the wording ‘ Water Resistant’ in a ‘Italic’ way which actually looks kind of awkward. Additionally, the bezel marking was too small in contrast with the over-sized Arabic wording on the hour mark.
Summary
As a whole, the combination of the color, the bezel, the ‘Water Resistant’ wording and the Arabic wording, make me feel that the watch is too boyish looking. It lack of the seriousness you want in a watch. I could not imagine this watch falling on an old man’s wrist. But I must admit for the affordable price, the quality and the color of the dial is top-notch. Sadly, its negative side has actually devalued the look of this classy looking ‘Dress Watch’ it suppose to be. Please do not be mislead, this watch is indeed a 200m diver watch but due to the lack of lume found on the seconds hand, one can assume it is not a certified ISO 6425 diver watch and there is no reason for me not looking at a ‘Dress Watch’ perspective. But for the price, it is very definitely a good buy for a good quality watch that has a reliable movement and the undeniable, beautiful dial color. The popularity of the watch might be the reason why I have so much high expectation on this watch. Is either you like it or you don’t! Everyone do have their own preference. I just happen to be the minority who expected more from a affordable watch that resemble a Omega Seamaster.
Will I recommend watch enthusiastic to buy this watch? Yes! Definitely! If you disagree with what I have mentioned, you should just go ahead and grab it before it’s discontinued. Beside the boyish looking of the watch which I disliked, it’s certainty a well-worth watch of its class!
2 weeks of wrist time before it is sold off to a owner who will appreciate more than I do.
For more pictures: http://bergkamp10watchsite.wordpress.com/2011/03/10/the-2-weeks-orient-blue-mako/ (http://bergkamp10watchsite.wordpress.com/2011/03/10/the-2-weeks-orient-blue-mako/)
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Ah~ i like this one :thumbsup:
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The Orient "Blue Mako" is a good diver watch. :thumbsup:
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers.
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The Orient "Blue Mako" is a good diver watch
Watchnewby,
Its a good watch but I don't think it can consider as a good 'Diver' watch considering the lack of seconds hand lume.
I definitely won't bring this watch if I'm going diving, Seiko 'Orange Monster' is currently top of my diving list, if I have to choose.
I would love to bring Rolex Submariner instead but sad to say, the days of owning one is still far. :Blue:
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Bro Bergkamp,
Well, sometimes we have to start small from a point of time. Say from Blue Mako to Orange Monster then to a Sub.
Cheers.
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Bergkamp,
TQ 4 sharing the review. I hv an Orient Mako myself but one with a pepsi bezel. Like u , I think the blue colored dial is beautiful and the watch good quality for the $$$. I beg to differ tho that the watch is 2 boy-ish.It has a sporty feel to it but can also be dressy enough for office wear,but that is just me.
:Cheers:
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I beg to differ tho that the watch is 2 boy-ish.It has a sporty feel to it but can also be dressy enough for office wear,but that is just me.
kltime,
99% people would have disagree with me on that.
A search on Google will get you tons of good reviews on this watch.
I'm just the minority who thinks different as one has own preference.
Mako popularity results in the their next generation- Mako 'II' and the most recent Mako 'Ray'.
Will love to get my hand on them so I can make a comparison and hoping find my most preferred Mako since Blue Mako just couldn't shine on me :Blue:
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Bergkamp,
To each his own,its personal preference after all.
:Cheers:
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Bergkamp,
i saw from some Ebay dealer they stated the case of the watch without crown is at 44mm which with crown is 47mm..
is there two size version on the watch?
just curious because i never worn an Orient before
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sorry i got the answers from other post...
should have read properly :x:x:x
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Bergkamp- mind 2 share where u got the strap?
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I got the orange Mako II. It is a very "manly" watch.
Anyway, my watch (in its box) says hi!
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PL2nZ0nxIg8/TkHdF-BTKAI/AAAAAAAALc4/4AfKWSzpkds/s640/Photo-0169.jpg)
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Very nice orange piece, meoramri. :thumbsup:
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Bergkamp- mind 2 share where u got the strap?
kltime,
I got this Paros Strap from Singapore. Apparently, Singapore is a great place to source for all kinds of after-market strap. :)
I got the orange Mako II. It is a very "manly" watch.
Anyway, my watch (in its box) says hi!
Meoramri,
I love the bigger, simple yet classy look of the Mako II compare to the Mako I.
Fantastic choice, my friend. :)
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Thats a lovely watch :Cheers: I nearly bought the black mako earlier this year but i settled for a much cheaper Invicta 8926.The invicta's exhibition caseback and lower price sold me :HammerHead:
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Saw your Invicta review.
Very nice watch indeed! :thumbsup:
With the Rolex lookalike dial + Omega lookalike bezel + Exhibition caseback + 50% cheaper price than Orient Mako, no surprise you end up choosing it instead of Black mako.
But of cos, Orient is a watch manufacturer which make their own in house-movement.
A totally different league compare to Invicta. :)
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Saw your Invicta review.
Very nice watch indeed! :thumbsup:
With the Rolex lookalike dial + Omega lookalike bezel + Exhibition caseback + 50% cheaper price than Orient Mako, no surprise you end up choosing it instead of Black mako.
But of cos, Orient is a watch manufacturer which make their own in house-movement.
A totally different league compare to Invicta. :)
Thanks!and how is the accuracy of the orient movement?
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Thanks!and how is the accuracy of the orient movement?
Never tested the accuracy.
Only manage to bond with the Blue Mako for just 2 weeks before it went to its new home.
A better home which it deserve. :angel:
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Thanks!and how is the accuracy of the orient movement?
Never tested the accuracy.
Only manage to bond with the Blue Mako for just 2 weeks before it went to its new home.
A better home which it deserve. :angel:
Yea mind pm me how much you bought it for?my friend just bought the orange mako.I am testing the accuracy of the watch,so far it gains 20 sec a day.but i think it will slow down eventually
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Thanks!and how is the accuracy of the orient movement?
Never tested the accuracy.
Only manage to bond with the Blue Mako for just 2 weeks before it went to its new home.
A better home which it deserve. :angel:
Yea mind pm me how much you bought it for?my friend just bought the orange mako.I am testing the accuracy of the watch,so far it gains 20 sec a day.but i think it will slow down eventually
What is the reference for your accuracy test? a digital watch?
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Thanks!and how is the accuracy of the orient movement?
Never tested the accuracy.
Only manage to bond with the Blue Mako for just 2 weeks before it went to its new home.
A better home which it deserve. :angel:
Yea mind pm me how much you bought it for?my friend just bought the orange mako.I am testing the accuracy of the watch,so far it gains 20 sec a day.but i think it will slow down eventually
What is the reference for your accuracy test? a digital watch?
My dad's Orbita mechanical watch tester..it also tells the bph. :)