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Orient KamasuvsWilliam Wood Valiant

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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 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.

William Wood Valiant

William Wood The Watch is praised for its fun, well-themed packages and unique design elements inspired by historical and heroic themes. Reviewers note impressive finishing and functional collector's boxes. One model features a 41mm stainless steel case and a Sellita SW510 movement with a 48-hour power reserve, while another has a 42mm bronze case with striking red accents. Design inspirations include fire alarm-themed exhibition casebacks, fire engine dashboard sub-dials, ship's engine order telegraph dials, and NYC skyline casebacks. On balance, William Wood The Watch is a well-finished, thematically rich offering for enthusiasts.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kamasu41.8mm
Valiant41mm
Power Reserve
Kamasu40h
Valiant
Water Resistance
Kamasu200m
Valiant100m
MSRP
Kamasu$375
Valiant$820

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41.8mm
41mm
Thickness
12.8mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
F6922
NH35
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
$820
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