RN-TX0201L Metal Band SPORTS Diver Design Mako Japan Import NEW

If you search reviews of watches, the Seiko Speedmaster solar panda gets all kinds of hype since its release a couple of years ago. This watch beats it on many important specs and yet costs half as much (or even less).Things I like that the more expensive Seiko lacks:-Sapphire crystal (not mineral crystal)-200m water resistance (not 100m)-beveled finishing around the sub-dials (a glint of shiny metal rather than a straight cut through the dial-lumed markers at all hours (Seiko had only 4, though a later version added more)The one thing that Seiko definitely did better is the bracelet, but neither bracelet is very good. These watches are more comfortable and look great with a good rubber or other strap, so I had no problem just dropping this bracelet in the bin.The watch looks great. It's almost impossible to capture the sunburst effect on the dial with a photo, but you can see it in person for sure--a matter of taste whether that's a good thing. The lume is fantastic. If my room is dark, I can read this watch all night long. I also get a lot of compliments when I first walk into a room from being outside, as the lume is noticeable even in a lit space. It seems to catch the eye of bartenders for just this reason. LOLMy only beefs:The hands are easy to read when I have my glasses on, but in low light if I'm not wearing readers, sometimes it's hard to read because the white-lumed hands blur into the dial too much for me. In the dark or wearing glasses this is not an issue.Similarly, the hands on the sub dials could use a little more contrast as well. They can be hard to see in low light.Otherwise, this watch is not getting nearly the attention it deserves. Solar quartz movement is super reliable and accurate--so far I can't find any deviation since I first got it a few weeks ago and I LOVE not having to replace a batter any time in the next...oh...10 to 20 years or more?

As a watch collector, you just can’t go wrong buying an Orient. Pound for pound it’s the best watch for the money!

Great watch, heavy duty. Purchased for my sailor daughter but it aggravated her carpal tunnel. It is a tad weighty. Had to return it, but the red white and blue band i was going to add made for a flashy combo.

I have a fairly extensive watch collection but up until now I had only owned 1 Orient piece, which was a Bambino. This Mako series diver is a very nice stainless steel diver with some of the best solar quartz functionality available.Measurements: The case diameter of 42.8mm and the lug-to-lug of 48.1mm confirmed by my calipers wear true to size, if not slightly smaller on wrist. My 6.5" wrist wears this perfectly.Dial: The white dial is nothing spectacular but was my preference in color and i don't regret it. The lume on the markers is quite good for the price point. The chronograph hands are not illuminated but the high contrast between the chronograph hands and the solar sub dials helps with visibility. It must be said that the dial markers for minutes and seconds are very difficult to read due to their small size.Bezel: you get a moderately clicky uni-directional dive bezel in a semi-reflective black color. The bezel does not overhang the case and helps with my true-to-size rating for the measurements.Bracelet: ... Honestly it's a bit cheap. It feels cheap, it looks cheap and it can squeak and rattle a bit. The pins, although not loose enough to slip, feel quite loose. It was very easy for me to adjust to my size though, and with 4 points of micro-adjustments it feels about right for the price point.Overall, I love the watch and I look forward to more Orient purchases.Edit for accuracy: This watch has gained about 1.5 minutes in time over the course of 3 months. Very happy with my purchase overall. Bracelet still feels cheapy but it's doing the job just fine. I wore it to work once, which is a fairly physical job, and the spring bar holding the bracelet to the case gave up on one side, but I put it back on and it's been fine since then.

I am absolutely in love with this watch. The light "Panda" dial looks incredible in person, very sharp and premium. Since it's solar-powered, it's extremely low-maintenance and reliable. The build quality is top-notch, the steel bracelet feels solid, and it has a perfect weight on the wrist. It easily looks like a watch that costs twice as much. Hands down one of the best purchases I've made!

Beautiful watch, love it!!

great item perfect price . Better than expected

Great watch, everything I was expecting. The seller shipped exceptionally fast and nicely packed. I wish all Amazon purchases went as well as this one.

A reliable timepiece that holds reputation and accuracy. For less than 500$ cad you have a solid watch with more than proven value.This Pepsi can withstand a day at work under sweat, dirt and rainstorms and still get you a modern sharp look when you put your weekend clothes with it as well. Side by side with a 46mm, this 42.8mm you can only perceive it as smaller in a direct comparison.For the hard earning folk out there, there’s plenty of choices, but you never go wrong with a Japanese established brand like Orient, Seiko or Citizen. They’re sharp looking and exceed watches that cost 3 times their price any given day. No need to break the bank to treat yourself with these bangers.

Excelente relógio muito bonito e bom gostei e recomendo.

Acabamento impecável! Muito bonito e sofisticado. Um pouco menor do que eu esperava, mas isso foi um ponto positivo. O movimento do ponteiro de segundos principal é ligado à função de cronógrafo. O medidor de segundos perpétuo está no sub-dial à esquerda. Inclusive, o corte dos sub-dials no mostrador são um lindo detalhe. Muito satisfeito com a compra. O único porém não diz respeito ao produto ou à entrega, são as taxas abusivas de importação impostas pelo Gov brasileiro. Apenas favorecem o contrabando.

wow superbe belle montre la mako panda . je ne connaissait pas cet marque mais comme cest un dérivé de seiko je les acheté ! fait telle 42.5 mm ? le seul reproche que je trouve cest quelle a lair un peu petite ? jaime les grosse montres je vait devoir mhabitué . le bracelet est parfaitement ajuster je nai pas eu a enlever de maille . peu ton savoir le temps de charge ? (avec la seiko panda ont peu ) si vous aimez les belles montres de bonne qualité cest orient panda devrait vous satisfaire !

Great quality