Orient Mako 40 - 2 week hands-on review plus some strap options for my 6.5 inch wrist

After owning this, my first Orient, for 2 weeks here is my review and conclusion.

[@jonathanburt896]

really useful to see it with so many different straps at the end, thanks

[@outsiderwatches]

You are very welcome..

[@claudtalkz2194]

I got the peachy dial... the leather nato makes it sit too high for me, I put it on a beads of rice bracelet and it's just the ticket... thanks for the video! loving the white dial....

[@sidneychau9540]

Hi, would you mind to comment on the fit for your beads of rice and where you got it from?

[@claudtalkz2194]

@@sidneychau9540 don’t know what you mean by fit - but I got it on Amazon

[@outsiderwatches]

Thanks for your kind comment👍

[@jayeyesacks1604]

Consistent with all of Orient's entry-level divers, there doesn't seem to be any AR on the crystal. There's a good deal of washout on the dial at certain lighting angles.

[@outsiderwatches]

Agreed!

[@Direnbass1]

Just ordered white mako 40 and looking for strap ideas. Looks like the bracelet is the best match, but I'm not satisfied with the original bracelet. Hope aftermarket provide alternatives one day. Thanks for the video!

[@outsiderwatches]

Thanks for the comment. Yes the bracelet has the look nailed on. I can’t see it being too long before a better made after market clone appears…

[@bozosni]

It's really sad such a major qc issue from a big band like orient. I am expecting my mako 40 to arrive any day now i i wish i knew about this fault sooner. I am thinking of even keeping it unwarn in case orient does a recall. I really don't know, never happened to me before.

[@outsiderwatches]

Sorry if my video has spoiled your enjoyment… I am loving mine, if that’s any help…..

[@bozosni]

@@outsiderwatches Thank you my friend. Nothing to be sorry about. Better knowing than finding out my self after wearing the watch for a couple of days. Your video will help others for sure. Maybe Orient fixes it and at the future we have the rare Mako 40 with the 26' issue 😁. In fact the price i bought it was also really good but still not sure if i would pull the trigger if i already knew.

[@NikolaySrebrov]

I have mine on same strap like the last one. Goes perfect with the black dial. Also as I said before I have Rolex bracelet and I'm very happy with the look.

[@outsiderwatches]

👍

[@bozosni]

Hi !Your does have the miss printing issue?

[@udojager2673]

The gap between the indices between 26 and 27 minutes is too large.

[@outsiderwatches]

Yes, that is mentioned in the video… 👍

[@victorutomo7244]

An Orient dive watch with 40-20 dimension and aluminium bezel. Damn it is good.

[@outsiderwatches]

It’s a derivative but very effective design. I love it.

[@hfsfuz3168]

Steel bezel actually

[@jonboy8181]

Looks good. Where are those natos from, they look really nice!

[@outsiderwatches]

Thanks, All the NATO straps and the others are from watch gecko. They provide really good service and I would recommend them..

[@Ciglo]

Do you think this would look good on a brown leather strap?

[@outsiderwatches]

I think it would look great on a camel suede strap……

[@ianmcfly31]

Good review. However how tight do you want your straps?! You’re showcasing them with your hand clenched, yet they look super tight. I can’t even imagine how it must be when you open your hand, as the wrist then expands.

[@outsiderwatches]

Hi Ian, No, all the pics show the straps at the correct tightness for my wrist. No discomfort at all. Hope that helps.

[@nikkionico]

Loooks very nice with a black leather strap!

[@outsiderwatches]

👍agreed

[@tommymsn6930]

How come you didn’t buy yours from TUS watches? Are they unreliable? I wish I could buy it from the Orient website but I don’t want to pay RRP price :(

[@outsiderwatches]

Hello, I have no reason to be suspicious of TUS watches. It was just that at the time of my purchase, I could buy from Orient at about the same price with their full warranty. TUS is not an authorized dealer so the watch is not covered in the same way - that's all. TUS seems to have fantastic prices so I may give them a try in future. Hope that helps.

[@tommymsn6930]

@@outsiderwatches That does help. Thank you very much for your response :)

[@outsiderwatches]

@@tommymsn6930 👍

[@medicus1965]

And 8 seconds later at 26....GAP

[@outsiderwatches]

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[@marko0marko0marko01]

Hey, what is ur wrist size?

[@outsiderwatches]

Hi, My wrist is 6.5 inches

[@antisanta4668]

Great watch ,good video but please speak up.

[@outsiderwatches]

Will try to do better next time. Thanks for the comment.

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

It’s not really an error. The indicies are thicker there so there is not as much distance. It’s the same thing for the 31 marker.

[@SilverEb-c8t]

Thats an error for sure, the large gap between the 26 and 27 minute marker is just odd.

[@outsiderwatches]

Hi, It’s definitely an error, and not a visual trick…

[@chrishugo]

The gap at 26-27 seconds was finally exposed by many reviewers (although this one points at it but doesnt "see" it), causing Orient's initial silence followed by acknowledgment. Internally, the company experienced angst in several departments, especially design and QC.

[@nathandallas4878]

Nobody can see the dial with all the glare

[@outsiderwatches]

Sorry if it’s spoiled the video for you. I think it’s important to see how the AR performs, but I see your point.

[@sebastiandavies7321]

Still think it's a smidgen too large for a 6.5 inch wrist. Wears better on 7 inches

[@outsiderwatches]

Hi Sebastian, I think a lug to lug of less than 47mm fits very well on a 6.5inch wrist….