IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive WatchvsOrient 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.

IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch at true scale

5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch

Orient Kamasu at true scale

Kamasu

Diameter

39mm

41.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

47mm

lowest

Thickness

12.2mm

lowest

12.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$218

lowest

$375

Movement

PT5000

Orient F6922

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
PT5000
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$375
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Reviews

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

IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch

Owners widely report the IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch offers excellent lume and wears exceptionally well, with one owner noting accuracy at -1 second per day. Some users flag potential inconsistencies in finishing compared to established brands, and one owner mentions sharp edges on the bottom mid-case and lugs. The stock bracelet is considered very heavy, though an aftermarket bracelet can improve wearability. The IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch is seen as decent for its price, with some noting good specifications. Overall, owners rate the IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch highly for its wearability and lume at the price.

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.

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