Orient Saturation Diver - a Marinemaster killer?

So glad I picked this up, a new favorite of mine

[@MS-dc7nq]

OS300 is a favorite of mine... own three now. 1st gen in black, 2nd gen in Red and White. Love em.

[@joshuabriggs7114]

I know what you mean Bruce! I've owned a MM300 before and was getting ready to buy another one when I scored an OS300. It is just such a beastly cool watch and has so much personality! Was scheming on a Rolex Deep Sea but I think the OS300 satisfies my overbuilt quality Saturation Diver needs. Great Review, thanks!

[@jjktng]

Love my os300. Built like a tank

[@joeldiaz5857]

Reconnecting with a watch is always a great feeling. For me its always takes me back memory lane. Makes the journey that much more meaningful. Great review.

[@ManoloVintage]

I think Orient has been kicking seikos butt lately, on price and design.

[@BruceWilliams]

Orient is really wowing me

[@ntnlaaron770]

Mad Hatter orient is made by seiko lol

[@fractalofgod6324]

Price! This watch is nearly $2000

[@damacknificent151]

@@ntnlaaron770 no it's not. Orient is it's own company , got bought by the same company that owns seiko. Under the same umbrella now. Each does their own thing. Hopefully in the future they can make a nice time piece together.

[@duke6j]

I'll second that!

[@martinskoda8725]

I had the white one, sold it and boy I regret it. Now I found the black one. Fantastic watch, value proposition is amazing. I cant find 1000$ watch better then this. When you turn the bezel, you justfeel the quality, crown is buttery smooth, no allignment issues (again Seiko???). And power reserve for me is the best complication on a machanical watch. On a diver or any tool watch, knowing the pr when diving is quite imortant imho. wish Orient would introduce the new gen., this one beeing disc.

[@burkholdst.rudderberg3574]

I love my Orients! I would buy a saturation diver with a green dial and bezel in a heartbeat!

[@dgriffo1369]

I finally got the opportunity to get this with the older hand set and modern movement for a decent price. Was somewhat regretting spending the money before I received it. Now on my wrist I’m very glad I got it. Thanks for getting me interested in the watch Bruce.

[@chronoevolution1871]

Have two of these (2nd gen), orange-red and black. Some of my very favorite watches.

[@Gunshy64]

I purchased a used one last week and I agree 100%. Was completely blown away by the quality. It's very similar to my Omega Planet Ocean for less than a 1/4 of the price! I haven't owned a MM yet, was planning on purchasing the new green limited 68 version here in a few months but I'm honestly concerned if the Seiko will match the Orient, it's that good of a watch. Nice review👍🏻

[@BruceWilliams]

Yes, its hard to caputre reading or watching an online review. The OS 300 in person really impresses, congrats on yours. The green MM looks awesome

[@diddleysquat4543]

Nice positive review; I'm biased as I own and wear an OSD having previously owned and been underwhelmed by the MM. For a tool watch, it scratched really easily. The bezel on mine was a huge disappointment, whereas my OSD is holding up really well and is proving seriously resistant to scratches. If you put the two side by side, you can see that the overall quality of the finish is superior in the MM; it oozes quality but at double the new retail price, it never struck me as being twice the watch that the OSD is. If I could have wishes come true, they would be for an OSD with a domed crystal rather than flat, and I'd lose the power reserve as it is a tad intrusive and I'd make the date window larger. But compared to my gripes against the MM (the watch is small and wears smaller, bezel scratches way too easily, the servicing is a nightmare even living in Japan as I do), the OSD comes out as a winner. I also like supporting the underdog a bit!

[@BruceWilliams]

Yes, this OS 300 has killed off my Seikos. Its the only diver I wear now, couldn't be more happy. Great comment!

[@j8sdx]

Looks good but I would still say MM300 has the edge, better movement, case design and finishing and more history to it but the OS300 does look tempting I may have to try one possibly one with orange dial.

[@reggievanness]

Wow i would love to buy this wacth i already own the triton and i ready love the wacth! Great review

[@jefferyneu3915]

Orient makes great values!

[@ccoffin1333]

I have one after regretting selling my first. Mine is the old hand set too. Great watch, Orient hit a home run with this one. Enjoy and wear in good health.

[@BruceWilliams]

Thank you

[@johnfay167]

Great review of a great watch. I have two of these now - white and black face. The tank like build quality is a match for some much more expensive Swiss watches. It beats the mm300 in terms of value and features, also no monocoque case which would limit service options. People who dismiss this watch because of lack of brand kudos are missing out. Also don’t be put off by the size - my wrist is under 7” but flat and this fits fine. It’s big and it’s beautiful! Highly recommended.

[@BruceWilliams]

People who own them, understand it

[@rekonzuken1]

I own a red one and absolutely loving it! If u guys like to wear natos like i do then choose the red.. U guys wont regret it :)

[@ajacks8007]

You are an awesome reviewer with a great personality! My very favorite watch guy on KZbin, keep it up man

[@BruceWilliams]

Thanks!

[@duke6j]

Love that outstanding lume!

[@mrzed2349]

My buddy just got the black faced one. I can't get my eyes off it.

[@daveho852]

no doubt it is an awesome watch - one of my grail watches ... along side with the Marine Master :D

[@sevrdaf]

Your Seiko will hold value, now and over time, the Orient SD often goes down fast..like in really fast. i almost bought that Orient a few years ago, today you can pick one up here in Skandinavia for half price (some even get them for less, they dont sell that good second hand either.), even that they are rare, but then again, people up here are really conservative about what they buy n wear, and not many ordinary folks (no watch-nerds) know about the different brands, besides Seiko, Rolex, Omega and so on. Imo, its a great, big, good looking watch, but, the MM is the master of the waves, ...Great review as always (thumbs up.)

[@mulberrybushfilmfan]

that's what makes them a pre-loved bargain.

[@23727bgk]

Why does the Seiko hold its value better? It is twice the price, does not have a sapphire crystal and is likely less accurate. Styling?

[@BruceWilliams]

Exactly. I paid 620 for mine and couldn't be happier. Resell value is never a drawback if you buy wisely. If I pulled a newbie move and paid over the going rate then turned around to resell in a month I would get stung for sure

[@sevrdaf]

Well, i urge you to read about both Orient and Seiko and the history (its quite nice reading..), ...even though they both are great brands/watches (under the same umbrella today..) yes, as u mention, some things are better on specific models, compared to the other brand, but Orient is more low cost, but still good value as Seiko´s popular best bang per buck watches (Skx, Snzf etc.) quality wise, well, they are pretty close, Seiko is just more known and sits well in the top ten list over best selling brands, worldwide. The value is a "need and demand" thing, if we look closer at it, really, but thats my opinion. The MM300 is an icon, just like the Moon watch is for Omega, the Orient havent made that position, even that its a great diver-watch, Just my 2.cents on the topic. dinner-time, im out:-)

[@sevrdaf]

i saw a brand new here, selling for as much as..1995.dollars, its a demo watch. its not sold yet. a other second hand, sold a few months ago for under half of that here. So your quite right Bruce, we gotta buy with our eyes open, and congrats on the watch btw, my bad..im old n slow:-)

[@MIAMI-CASUAL]

Great work as usual brother ...Perfectly sums up what an amazing and special watch the OSD is 👍🏻. It’s a freak of a good watch 👌🏻 ..and it’s really nice to see your view of it 👍🏻. ... pls report back in a couple of months with some more OSD content 👍🏻 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BruceWilliams]

Will do, thanks!

[@billbredeck1249]

Great review- you sold me! Just ordered one! Also loved your review of black tegemented Sinn and ordered that too and love it- great review

[@maxgsd8770]

Orient or Seiko it is a personal preference! I tend to like Orient better but Seiko has watches that I would love to have!

[@twstrchasr]

I had one briefly a few years ago but it was just too top heavy for my taste so I flipped it. I wish it wasn't so massive because it's a really cool piece !! Nice video as always !!!

[@kingadjust5422]

maybe you should get this watch again and get a black rubber strap to help with the weight while matching with the dial color too 😎👍

[@jonirwin7316]

​@kingadjust5422 a rubber strap would make it more top heavy.

[@22Phanatic]

Great Review as usual! That Orient looks Killer!! Love it

[@BruceWilliams]

Thanks bro

[@kevinc1001]

If I walked into a store and there was the MM 300 and the Orient Saturation Diver I would honestly have a hard time. But if I was forced to pick one? I'd would have to pick the Orient simple because of the Power Reserve, Sapphire, and cheaper price.

[@japudjuha]

Hey Bruce, thanks for an awesome video as always. Just curious how this wears compared to a seiko sbbn031? I have smaller wrists but love my tuna and I’m really digging this OSD.

[@cyclepath78]

Great looking watch and lots of value to boot! You did well Bruce!

[@BruceWilliams]

Thanks!

[@billymania11]

The Orient Sat is pretty darn cool. I think it looks better than the Rolex Sub. I’m not a diver however and my Casio Duro is working just fine in the neighborhood pool.

[@stevepodraza6363]

Great review! I have had one and they are awesome ! I’m still loving my Darth Tuna! I wish the bracelet was more integrated into the watch more

[@nicholasdavies8795]

That is a proper bulky " fuck you " watch - kick it - drop it - knock it - scratch it AND it'll say " More, more" - love rugged watches , great review !

[@trieunguyen5897]

This thing is a beast of a watch, little too big for my 7 inches wrist, sold the white dial way back.

[@watchclubent.3956]

So this is the second time I watch this video in a week... this is an amazing watch man...

[@Limou551]

Better than a rolex ! I have an orient dress watch , automatic, I have a parent using a rolex, the olex was already fixed (serviced) two times, while my orient is keeping better time, cause we compred them after a day...some watches are just rip offs... and some monster beasts... enjoy.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

Great watch. Love the red dial version. Orient say no more saturation diver for you though.

[@АндрейЛи-т7м]

Hello Bruce. A great review, but I have a question about the bezel, the opinion is shared on the forums. Is it ceramic or PVD coating? Thank you

[@danielhovet5675]

you have the answer now?

[@stevenuk]

the power reserve feature is good. The Orient would be so much better if it was a bit smaller and had 20mm lug like the Seiko.

[@BruceWilliams]

Yeah it really limits its market at the current size

[@drwindsurf]

Cool looking watch Bruce...I have had the MM300 on my list for a while, now I will definitely have to check out the S300 - I have a 7 3/4 wrist so it might work. Thanks for another great video :)

[@BruceWilliams]

You could definitely do it if you like heavy watches Jeffery

[@sliderulelover]

For bang for buck, the Triton is by FAR the best watch to get.

[@josegoncalves6271]

Marinemaster I like it very much for me I think is better watch keep up the good work greetings from Portugal

[@1968jpy]

Bruce awesome review on this amazing Orient Saturation diver. I recently bought a Orient Mforce Bravo and absolutely love it . This watch is to me a Grail diver watch . I find it interesting that you said you grab this watch over the Marine Master when wanting to wear a dive watch. This is the only watch I desire to get more than a Marine Master Watch . Like I said I already own the Mforce Bravo and that watch is outstanding. I can only imagine how much nicer this watch is . Thanks for the great video review 👍🏻

[@danielbraino4503]

where can I purchase it?

[@solosautos1]

This watch(orient os300) easley could be single watche collection on the Wright size wrist. It's looks good on your wrist and you should keep it. This watch will not going to give you any problems for years to come. I'm thinking to get one in near future.Nice review Bruce as always. Cheers from Brooklyn.NY.

[@BruceWilliams]

Thanks brother!

[@jefferyneu3915]

That Orient is a killer watch!

[@jackd5604]

Hi Bruce, Thanks! I appreciate and enjoy your content. Question: Do you still have this watch? Just curious is the watch has staying power.

[@christopherschmitz2815]

great vid bud, Orient is definitely a player in the Japanese offerings! don't forget that Triton has a home here when you are ready :) !!

[@BruceWilliams]

lol send me an email so I have your contact info

[@JeffreyMcMahon]

My third OSD arrives tomorrow or today. I wonder if I'll be able to keep the Tuna 031 or sell it and keep the Tuna 033.

[@BruceWilliams]

I'm looking forward to seeing what you do Jeff

[@JeffreyMcMahon]

Perhaps keep just one. However, part of me wants to rip off the Band-Aid and sell both.

[@danielbraino4503]

where did you buy your OSD?

[@NathanChisholm041]

Do you still own any?

[@JeffreyMcMahon]

@@NathanChisholm041 I don't.

[@WatchGeek]

Great video as usual. I tried that watch about 8 years ago and ever since then I have been sad for not having a wrist that could handle it's massive size!!

[@BruceWilliams]

Its true! It would be nice if they could make a scaled down version

[@megaman9039]

I feel your pain!! The biggest I can get away with is 43mm :-(

[@clo2715]

Bruce Williams hey Bruce do you want to buy an Angus Jubilee bracelet for your MM300? I bought one last week from strapcode but I'm not gonna keep it.

[@natjes6017]

They did a smaller "version" that was dubbed the "Revolver". The bezel really sucked though imo because of the esthetics. And it was 200 m rated.

[@WatchGeek]

Nat Jes I know of the revolver but the syling on that one is very different than this and I really dislike it, ESPECIALLY THE BEZEL

[@watches8885]

Bruce! Excellent review of this Orient 🌊 ⌚!!! 👍👍👍

[@wellgeo223]

That Orient has a mixed MM and Grand Seiko diver vibe about it. It looks fantastic, however, I'm not sure about the size... and thats coming from a guy with a MM.

[@BruceWilliams]

Yes, its a big watch and you need the wrist size and watch preferences to pull it off

[@sebastianodepani6696]

Great video Bruce! As for the watch, the height (16mm+) is excessive. Would likely be the problem for most people in my opinion.

[@maximilianmohre1886]

Great watch and great video!

[@stevenyu5486]

Great introduction and agreed your opinion, I have one of black & gold edition.

[@amrashraf9559]

A very nice watch with high quality but the crown setting positions were not separated from each other. When i unscrew the crown to go to the winding position, it can skip 0 position and go to position 1 by itself and starts changing the date.

[@BruceWilliams]

Thats no good. Can you send it back? Mine has really great crown positions and play

[@amrashraf9559]

Bruce Williams i asked many owners for the OSD and they replied that they have the same scenario and that this is normal with this OSD..

[@clayjones1933]

I have an os300 and the only complaint I have is the gap between the bracelet and the watch case!

[@KennLau]

Hi Bruce, glad you finally landed one. Mine runs at +6spd.

[@BruceWilliams]

Mine is still settling in, but I am really pleases with the accuracy

[@lion5352-z1s]

Just got the red beast yesterday.its a a bad boy alright.goes well with my 18 inch arms . It's incredible to look at .just memorizing.

[@JK-qn6nx]

Great review mate as always.

[@BruceWilliams]

Thanks!

[@rimotivri]

underwater topics are my favs. Cool.

[@KRW628]

My vote - MM300. Simply the better looking watch. It's a classic.

[@KRW628]

Three years later I'm wearing a Neptune (Triton).

[@vereabsolutum9131]

Nice watch Have a number of divers and Orients. The Orients though seem less sturdy.

[@jeffmutter2286]

Nice watch and great review...my only thought is there are many good divers out there for $1000 that it is competing with...$500 - $750 seems reasonable, but at $1,000 I am not sure I would drop that on an Orient...just a POV

[@BruceWilliams]

I paid 630 for mine. But would def buy it at 1000 new

[@byronomboy]

I think the Oris ProDiver chrono has the crown of wrist presence. But too expensive for daily use.

[@jnauttube]

I prefer the highbeat sweep of the Seiko, but I prefer the dial of the Orient, including the lack of descriptive text-- Rolex and Omega do this-- placing a paragraph of information on the dial, cluttering it. I also like the idea of a power reserve indicator for a dive watch, especially if it's actually going to be used for diving. But it's not critical.

[@BruceWilliams]

Great comment

[@tiangvincent2573]

Great watch! What’s the model number of this watch? Thanks.

[@ashtonkee5868]

Tbh the Orient definitely looks much better than the seiko as it’s design is more manly ! Good job by orient

[@jinxUKBK]

Looks Amazing Bruce. But too big for my wrist I think

[@andrewkelk8414]

I have what I think is the first generation, non hack or wind and it has the gold bezel. It really is a tank. I've tried nato straps on it before but it looks best on a bracelet I think.

[@BruceWilliams]

Yes those are the first gen. I agree, bracelet is best

[@stevepodraza6363]

Dang every time I see this vid now I want another orient saturation!!

[@rorh86]

Great watch, yeah 👍

[@TheFiendRacer]

I like the marine master better :/

[@batkorub]

Also I would like to see a superior movement in 1200$ osd because 40n50 is the same movement from 200$ m-forcw series

[@BruceWilliams]

Same base for sure. Slight tweaks

[@stevepodraza6363]

I have my tuna up for sale. It sure which way I’m going. Either the orient saturation, 031 tuna, shogun, 051. Confused 🤔

[@stevegarrett4869]

its easy to see why you like that watch so much.

[@abellustgarten4002]

I´ve been searching this watch in the web.....I suppose this model is discontinued...right?

[@DavekayBSC]

I've got to ask, why are these humongous divers only rated 300M? Squale's 1000M diver is smaller and thinner. I don't get it. I'm sure it can probably survive way over 300M, but if it can, why don't they rate it higher? Is it because it doesn't have a gas escape valve?

[@BruceWilliams]

Most dive watch companies rate them for what they could stand in a pressure test. Not for use saturation diving. Even proffesional divers never go as deep as 300m. This one has a special gasket and build quality making it safe for actual use. I doubt the Squale has the same performance testing or specs

[@mimstyle]

Waw so beautiful, you doing so great videos! Where I can find this old version please?

[@BruceWilliams]

You can't find them new anymore. Keep an eye out on watchrecon, ebay, or chrono24

[@CyberRabid.]

The Orient looks like a chunkier SKX. But $1000.00+ ?

[@damnbrosky]

looking more like GS divers or LX than skx , mm300 looks like fat skx for me

[@MagPencho]

Brutal watch!

[@damnbrosky]

Funny thing, I bought Orient Kamasu, beautiful watch but something missing Than I bought Orient Triton, wow what a masterpiece full of power, but still fill need for something more And finally yesterday I bought my OSD pro and im pretty sure that I don't have dive dipper for full satisfaction

[@TheSmiler62]

OSD Vs MM........Both beautiful watches......Is the MM worth twice that of the OSD...No......For those with larger wrists, the OSD is the way to go.....Highly recommended.

[@eugenethomas4647]

If you don't need the MM300 now, you let me know and maybe I'll take it off your hands (wrist) for you!

[@christopherjefferson3561]

Dude I really don’t understand how in the world u wear ur watches so far down on ur wrist. Man it’s gonna hurt to bend ur wrist when ur hand digs into it! Great vid!

[@BruceWilliams]

Not at all this is far more comfortabel to me then having them on closer on my arm

[@robertcameronjones]

Nice watch, but the reserve indicator is wayyyyy to large, to the point it juts into the 1 o'clock hour marker.

[@jamieward3574]

Big fan of these, but I couldn't own both at the same time unless I managed to pick one up at a bargain

[@BruceWilliams]

There are deals to be had. I paid 630 for my pre owned one

[@鄭志峰-x1x]

Hi Bruce, SEIKO MM300 and ORIENT300 Whos Lume strong and Whos Lume longer ?

[@andrepimpertz1515]

A must have

[@timetrader6064]

I had the yellow but sold it, my biggest sales regret 😢

[@BruceWilliams]

Those rare dials are hard to come by!

[@timetrader6064]

Bruce Williams They are indeed and was Orient Star (not just Orient) with the hacking/winding movement, a huge case of seller's remorse.

[@nkonthecorner4741]

Great video! Beautiful watches, are they all domestic ? Made in Japan ? Thanks

[@BruceWilliams]

I believe all the OS 300 gens are Japan made. Mine says it on the caseback

[@nkonthecorner4741]

Great! Thanks!

[@arteumlozinsky8354]

The MM is just a nice SKX. How bout a power reserve at least?

[@neilpiper9889]

How bigi is the Orient? I have a Seagull Ocean Star at 44mm and its perfect on my skinny wrist.

[@hdp82]

I have a Rolex, and the AR coating on the OS 300 is better. Best AR coating I've seen on any watch. Best Lume as well.

[@tiimsmiith1130]

Holy shit, this thing is over a grand!

[@bikertrash.7692]

In my opinion Orient is a lot better than Seiko

[@williammurphy712]

No helium valve? How can it be called saturation if you can't take it into saturation?

[@mulberrybushfilmfan]

The gas doesn't enter the watch .

[@sureshobhan]

Bruce in my opinion the marine master is a better watch please don’t sell it.....

[@BruceWilliams]

Everything is always fair game :)

[@BeyondWrittenWords]

Please make a review of comparing this watch to the New Orient Triton Diver (little brother of this, water proof 200m)

[@BruceWilliams]

Someone messaged me and asked to buy it and I obliged. This is my only Orient diver now. Sorry!

[@redastrachan8978]

Flat crystal kept me from buying one. Great watch and video however.

[@makoesim]

If you choose me between saturation and the submariner i will choose the saturation, it's really beautiful watch

[@MNeuenswander]

A little too chunky for my taste but glad its working out nicely for you.