“Was looking for an inexpensive but quality dive watch and after trying to decide between the SKX, the Mako USA II, and the Ray II, I went with the Ray II.
Overall, the watch is gorgeous, especially considering the price.
Love:
Classic design that is not an homage to the Submariner, but rather it's own thing or own take (i.e., no Mercedes hand.) The hands on the watch are very nice, the second hand sweeps nicely, and I love the red on the end of the second hand. Face is easy to read and overall, a totally classic watch that is great with a tee shirt, casual, or a suit.
Okay:
Bezel and the crown are tight but usable. The bracelet looks great and is easy to adjust, but is a tad on the cheap side (to be expected, a replacement stainless bracelet is going to run near $100).
Meh:
Bracelet is a tad "sharp" on the edges.
Conclusion:
Great watch; could not be happier. Marc runs a great store; would not hesitate to order from him again.”
“This is now by far my favorite watch, and I feel guilty about neglecting my other automatics that were orders of magnitude more expensive. Most people confuse it with an Omega. Most product reviews I read ranked it objectively above the Submariner. For the price, this is an absolute no brainer. It has the quality and look of a watch well over $1000, but you won't worry about damaging or losing it for the actual price.”
“Love the watch. The 2nd Orient I've purchased from Island Watch. The customer service was outstanding. Marc was most helpful. Shipping was fast. I will surely order from them again. Great website. Thanks!”
“Great alternative to my blue Mako II. Put the black dial on a James Bond NATO and it looks great! As always, top notch customer service from Mark and Long Island Watch.”
“I purchased this watch a few months ago and wanted to really wait until I've put it through it's paces before writing a review.
I'm proud to say that this watch is has not let me down in any regard. Keeps great time, is quite rugged and definitely receives lots of looks and compliments.
I'm glad I found Long Island Watch, this site along with their youtube channel has been invaluable in teaching me the ropes when it comes to buying serious time pieces. Already looking forward to my next purchase.”
