Orient KamasuvsThorn 40mm NH35A Diver Automatic Watch

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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

Thorn 40mm NH35A Diver Automatic Watch at true scale

40mm NH35A Diver Automatic Watch

Diameter

41.8mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

47.8mm

Thickness

12.8mm

lowest

13.6mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

40h

n/a

MSRP

$375

$179

lowest

Movement

Orient F6922

PT5000

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$179
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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.

Thorn 40mm NH35A Diver Automatic Watch

Owners widely praise the Thorn 40mm NH35A Diver Automatic Watch for its impressive case finishing, featuring sharp polished chamfers and nice brushing, along with great lume and excellent wrist presence due to its 40mm case and ideal lug-to-lug measurement. The vintage aesthetic with yellowish hands and old-fashioned dial details is also a highlight, as is the explorer dial. The watch is considered well-made and offered at a great price, with the NH35 movement and 120-click bezel being impressive features. However, some owners note that the dial text on certain models does not match the logo style, and one owner reported the water resistance as 30M splash proof, not 300M. Some owners also report the watch as incredibly fragile. On balance, owners rate the Thorn 40mm NH35A Diver Automatic Watch highly for its finishing, vintage aesthetic, and value at the price point.

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