Orient KamasuvsSynchron 70s Military

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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.

Orient Kamasu at true scale

Kamasu

Synchron 70s Military at true scale

70s Military

Diameter

41.8mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

45mm

lowest

Thickness

12.8mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

40h

40h

MSRP

$375

n/a

Movement

Orient F6922

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Orient F6922
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Jewels
22
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
n/a
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Reviews

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

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.

Synchron 70s Military

Owners widely praise the Synchron 70s Military's 70s design, finding it very legible at a glance with contrasting orange hands and indices, and appreciate its robust finishes and wearability on smaller wrists. The bezel action is tight and of quality, with great printing on the dial. Some owners note crown wobble at full extension and a need to seat the screw-down crown a few times initially. Overall, owners rate the Synchron 70s Military highly for its well-executed homage design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The ETA 2824-2 movement is praised for its reliability. The bezel action is noted as stiff.

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