Archimede Watches deckwatch 42mm hand-wound small-seconds, Arabic numeralsvsOrient Kamasu

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Archimede Watches deckwatch 42mm hand-wound small-seconds, Arabic numerals at true scale

deckwatch 42mm hand-wound small-seconds, Arabic numerals

Orient Kamasu at true scale

Kamasu

Diameter

42mm

41.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

n/a

12.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$1,190

$375

lowest

Movement

ETA/Unitas 6498

Orient F6922

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.8mm
Thickness
n/a
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
ETA/Unitas 6498
Orient F6922
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,190
$375
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Archimede Watches deckwatch 42mm hand-wound small-seconds, Arabic numerals

Archimede Watches deckwatch 42mm hand-wound small-seconds, Arabic numerals owners praise its thin profile, precise timekeeping, and excellent finishing, particularly noting the high-quality Ickler case and legible dial with blued hands. The ETA/Unitas 6498 movement is a highlight for many. Some owners find the 42mm case size appropriate, with larger dial watches sometimes appearing to wear larger than their dimensions suggest. Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches deckwatch 42mm hand-wound small-seconds, Arabic numerals highly for its build quality and legibility at its price point.

Orient Kamasu

Owners widely praise the Orient Kamasu for its exceptional value, robust build quality suitable for daily wear, and appealing design features like applied indices and a sunburst dial. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its strong lume, sapphire crystal, hacking and hand-winding F6922 movement, and comfortable, well-proportioned case. However, multiple sources note that the bezel exhibits noticeable play and can sometimes become sticky, while some owners find the bracelet's hollow end links and pressed clasp to be a weak point, with one owner reporting a rattle and another finding the crown difficult to grip. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Kamasu highly for its impressive finishing and features for the price point, making it a standout value diver.

From video reviewers

The Orient Kamasu's compact package makes it suitable for smaller wrists without compromising wrist presence. A notable weakness is that the bracelet is decent but may have some issues, although the reviewer does not elaborate. Reviewers disagree on the value for money, with one highlighting the affordable price and in-house movement, while the other implies a trade-off in value.