Quick Verdict
The Mako III is the Kamasu with a mineral crystal and a lower price. Every functional specification that matters — movement, water resistance, bracelet construction — is shared. Whether it is the better buy comes down to how much a sapphire crystal is worth to you.
At a Glance
- Street price
- $195
- Movement type
- Automatic
- Power reserve
- 40 hours
- Case diameter
- 41.8 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 47 mm
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Water resistance
- 200 m (656 ft)
Design
A slightly plainer take on the same case: the same 41.8 mm diameter and 47 mm lug-to-lug, with simpler dial furniture and a more conventional bezel insert. Less distinctive than the Kamasu, and less likely to be noticed.
Movement
Identical F6922 to the Kamasu, with the same -15/+25 seconds per day published by Orient, hacking, hand-winding and 40 hours of reserve.
Build Quality
The same case construction and screw-down crown as the Kamasu, rated to 200 m without ISO 6425 certification. The only downgrade in the specification is the crystal material.
Dial
Applied markers and a date at three, with less contrast in the printing than the Kamasu. Luminous performance is the same, which is to say serviceable rather than strong.
Bracelet & Strap
Solid end links and a folding clasp with a diver's extension, matching the Kamasu. Lug width is 22 mm.
Comfort & Wearability
Marginally thicker than the Kamasu at 13 mm with the same 47 mm span. In practice the difference is not something you can identify without measuring.
Accuracy
Same movement, same published specification: -15 to +25 seconds per day.
What we like
What we like
- The same in-house F6922 automatic as the Kamasu
- 200 m rating with a screw-down crown
- Solid end links and a diver's extension
- Roughly $40 less than the Kamasu
What we don't like
- Mineral crystal instead of sapphire
- Dial furniture is plainer than the Kamasu's
- Slightly thicker at 13 mm
Who Should Buy It?
Anyone who wants the Kamasu's mechanics for less money and does not mind a mineral crystal.
Who Should Skip It?
Skip it if the watch will see daily wear against desks and doorframes — the Kamasu's sapphire is worth the difference for most buyers.
Best Alternatives
Three watches worth weighing up before you commit.
How It Compares
Orient Mako III
2 categories won
Orient Kamasu
3 categories won
- Street price
- $195Winner
- $235
- Movement type
- Automatic
- Automatic
- Caliber
- F6922
- F6922
- Power reserve
- 40 hoursEven
- 40 hoursEven
- Stated accuracy
- -15 to +25 seconds per day (Orient specification)
- -15 to +25 seconds per day (Orient specification)
- Case diameter
- 41.8 mm
- 41.8 mm
- Case thickness
- 13 mm
- 12.8 mmWinner
- Lug-to-lug
- 47 mmEven
- 47 mmEven
- Crystal
- Mineral
- SapphireWinner
- Water resistance
- 200 m (656 ft)Even
- 200 m (656 ft)Even
- Bracelet / strap
- Three-link bracelet with solid end links
- Three-link bracelet with solid end links
- Weight
- 158 gWinner
- 160 g
- Style
- Diver · Sport · Everyday
- Diver · Sport · Everyday
- Recommended wrist
- Medium · Large
- Medium · Large
- Selection Score
- 85 / 100
- 88 / 100Winner
Final Verdict
A rational purchase rather than an exciting one. If the $40 saving matters, nothing about the Mako III is a compromise except the glass; if it does not, buy the Kamasu.
Specifications
- Brand
- Orient
- Model
- Mako III
- Reference
- RA-AA0004E19B
- Collection
- Sports Diver
- Street price
- $195
- MSRP
- $300
- Movement type
- Automatic
- Movement
- Orient F6922
- Caliber
- F6922
- Power reserve
- 40 hours
- Stated accuracy
- -15 to +25 seconds per day (Orient specification)
- Balance spring
- Not published
- Case diameter
- 41.8 mm
- Case thickness
- 13 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 47 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Weight
- 158 g
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Water resistance
- 200 m (656 ft)
- Dial colours
- Green
- Bracelet / strap
- Three-link bracelet with solid end links
- Bracelet material
- Stainless steel
- Clasp
- Folding clasp with diver's extension
- Date
- Yes
- GMT
- No
- Chronograph
- No
- Style
- Diver · Sport · Everyday
- Recommended wrist
- Medium · Large
- Country of origin
- Japan
- Released
- 2019
- Selection Score
- 85 / 100
Score Breakdown
- 25%23.8
Value
- 20%17.2
Movement
- 15%12.3
Build Quality
- 15%12.0
Design
- 10%8.0
Wearability
- 10%8.0
Features
- 5%3.8
Brand & Ownership
Seven pillars, each rated 0–10 and weighted as shown. The total is the sum of the weighted ratings — the headline number can never disagree with its own breakdown.
Ratings are demo data pending editorial review.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is the difference between the Mako III and the Kamasu?
The Kamasu has a sapphire crystal and more detailed dial furniture. Movement, case dimensions, water resistance and bracelet construction are shared.