Anyone have an Orient Mako USA II?

[samson66]

Stumbled across this watch when looking for a cheap diver. Wanted something with hacking movement with screw down crown and a sapphire crystal. For the price (~$315) this seems like a good deal. Has solid end links too.

Curious if anyone here has any experience with this watch and can give me some positives & negatives? Thanks

Also not sure which color I prefer. Love the blue but WOW there's something about that white dial that's got my attention!

[JR16]

I have the white. Like the semi skx family, it’s a solid watch.


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[samson66]

Originally Posted by JR16

I have the white. Like the semi skx family, it’s a solid watch.

Any issues with it? Does it keep good time?

I'm holding out for a few days on purchasing. Hoping for a Black Friday sale.

[JR16]

Originally Posted by samson66

Any issues with it? Does it keep good time?



I'm holding out for a few days on purchasing. Hoping for a Black Friday sale.

It keeps same time as my seiko divers, so +\-15-25 sec per day


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[WaxedElvis]

Had a Mako I, decent beater for about 2 years, then the crown fell out. That said, I have read the USA Mako's are better. Overall, Orient makes a good watch considering the price. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it if I liked it.

[JR16]

I recall someone asking for wrist shots of the white US Mako but can’t seem to find the thread using search function. So posting here:







It really is a well-designed watch. Perfect size, comfortable, solid bracelet, legible dial. I wish there was an option for an upgraded more accurate movement though. But hard to complain at this price point .


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[scarlet knight]

Looks nice! Think I requested it. Probably in the Seiko forum. Thanks.

[JR16]

Originally Posted by scarlet knight

Looks nice! Think I requested it. Probably in the Seiko forum. Thanks.

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[Tbonewalk]

I had the white one but the crown frustrated me, it didn't lock in easily or smoothly and I returned it. I have experienced that with a few of the Orients I have owned. Funny, but I got a Seiko Turtle with a similar problem this week and my repair guy just shot a little oil in and it is better. I've had some good luck w Orients and wore a diver for a month or two and enjoyed it, then bailed. The white one had a nice review in one of the online sites, that pushed me into it. Maybe I'll try again sometime... an intriguing company, good luck with it, I am getting ready to post about one I have...

[samson66]

Originally Posted by Tbonewalk

I had the white one but the crown frustrated me, it didn't lock in easily or smoothly and I returned it. I have experienced that with a few of the Orients I have owned. Funny, but I got a Seiko Turtle with a similar problem this week and my repair guy just shot a little oil in and it is better. I've had some good luck w Orients and wore a diver for a month or two and enjoyed it, then bailed. The white one had a nice review in one of the online sites, that pushed me into it. Maybe I'll try again sometime... an intriguing company, good luck with it, I am getting ready to post about one I have...

I noticed the same issue with the crown on mine (well my son's). He loves the watch and it looks terrific. But when I set the time on it or wind it I really don't enjoy dealing with that crown. I would describe it as gritty and it does sometimes fight with you to get it locked down. But for the price it has been a really nice watch and keeps good time. Good tip on the oil, I have have that done.

[DanielTomp]

I a decent beater for about 2 years, then the crown fell out.

[scarlet knight]

I have a several years old (10?) Orient diver and the bezel is frozen stuck.