Duxot TortugavsOrient 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.

Duxot Tortuga at true scale

Tortuga

Orient Kamasu at true scale

Kamasu

Diameter

45mm

41.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

47mm

lowest

Thickness

14mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

40h

MSRP

$280

lowest

$375

Movement

Automatic

Orient F6922

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
41.8mm
Thickness
14mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
47mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
n/a
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$375
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Reviews

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

Duxot Tortuga

Owners widely praise the Duxot Tortuga's cool, unique look and trustworthy 200m water resistance, attributing this to its screw-down crown. Some owners find the bezel visually appealing, though one notes it feels cheaper than alternatives. The Duxot Tortuga is considered good quality Chinese manufacturing with a reliable automatic movement, offering good value for the price, though some believe it is slightly overpriced. On balance, owners rate the Duxot Tortuga well for its unique aesthetics and reliable build 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.