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Oceanica Watch Co. ThreshervsOrient Kamasu

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What people say

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Oceanica Watch Co. Thresher

Owners widely praise the Oceanica Watch Co. Thresher for its specifications, lume, sapphire crystal, and screw-down crowns. One owner notes the font on the insert and indices are directly taken from the IWC Aquatimer. A previous generation had an issue with the internal bezel rotating even when the crown was screwed down. Overall, owners rate the Oceanica Watch Co. Thresher highly for its impressive specifications and lume at its $250.00 price point.

Orient Kamasu

Owners widely praise the Orient Kamasu for its excellent value, robust build quality suitable for daily wear, and attractive design featuring applied indices and a sunburst dial. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its strong lume, hacking and hand-winding movement, sapphire crystal, and sub-42mm dimensions. Some owners note a rattle, a crown that can be hard to grip, and a bezel with noticeable play or a tendency to become sticky. The bracelet is frequently criticized for its hollow end links and pressed clasp, though opinions on its taper vary. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from approximately +15 seconds per day to more precise timekeeping. Overall, owners rate the Orient Kamasu highly for its impressive finishing and features at its price point.

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.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Thresher40mm
Kamasu41.8mm
Power Reserve
Thresher
Kamasu40h
Water Resistance
Thresher200m
Kamasu200m
MSRP
Thresher$300
Kamasu$375

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Special Red
Black
Lume
C3 SuperLuminova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
NH35
F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$375
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