“This watch is very nice. The pictures do not do the blue dial justice - it's a darker, navy blue with a sunburst effect. In dim lighting it appears nearly black. In bright sunshine, it shines beautifully.
The bracelet is solid, much nicer than I was expecting. The hacking/hand winding movement is great as well.
The only issue I have is with the crown action - it's a screw-down crown, and you screw it clockwise to screw it down. You also screw the crown clockwise to hand wind the movement. The threads on the screw-down are very fine, and it seems very easy to accidentally cross the threads. Plus the crown is a bit small so it's hard to grip.
This is a minor gripe of an otherwise excellent watch.”
“This was my first purchase from Long Island Watch. I have been enjoying Mark's informative videos for a couple years. This Mako USA 2 has certainly not disappointed. It is very versatile and accurate. Everything lines up perfectly and the bracelet is quiet and comfortable. The blue sunburst dial is very attractive. Lastly, the service from Long Island is excellent. Was happy to support this business.”
“The bezel on the Mako USA II is very difficult, almost impossible, to move in a counter clockwise direction. I believe that ultimately I will have to remove the bezel and lubricate it.”
“I recently ordered this watch as a gift. It is beautiful and functional. The face is easy to read, even for someone with limited vision. Love the automatic winding feature and the strength of the sapphire crystal. My son has one and he loves it for all those reasons. My husband will love it.”
“I started wearing a watch again about 1 year ago. I had some fairly inexpensive watches that had worn for years. Mark's Videos got me excited about watches again and I started looking for a Blue Dial watch.
His review of the Orient Mako USA was exactly what I was looking for and the price was very reasonable - especially once you have the watch in your hands.
I have worn it almost everyday since I received it and many of my friends have asked about it.
Simply put - I couldn't be happier with my Orient - Long Island Watch and Mark
Chris”
“Great watch for the price and surprisingly comfortable to wear given the size. Fast and easy experience buying from LIW. Would definitely buy from again.”
