“Just received my white-dialed Orient Mako USA II. The watch looks as good in person as in the online photos. A couple of drawbacks, though. First, the bezel is difficult to get a solid purchase on and the action is stiff. This makes it a little tough to turn. (On the flip side, there's no play, so that's good.) The biggest minus to me, though, is the bracelet. It's far more jingly than I would have expected. It even has a slight *ring* to it at times. At first I thought it was the loose safety clasp. While it is loose, and does rattle, I taped it down yet still got he same rattle when I shook my wrist. I then wondered if the sound was coming from the movement. I put the watch on a NATO strap and the rattle and ring disappeared. When I put the bracelet back on, the rattle was back. Best I can tell, it's just the links. But at ~$200, I guess I should temper my expectations.”
“I was so impressed buy the Orient Triton when Marc offered it earlier this year that when he made the video of the Mako USA II I just had to have it. While the white dial may not be for everyone, it was an easy choice for me. It gives the watch that different look and I think adds a dressier look to it. It has all the features you come to expect from Orient, a sapphire crystal, winding and hacking movement and a very nice IEM bracelet even with push pins instead of stews. The price was a great deal at the time, although the early Black Friday sale going on now makes buying this watch a no brainer.”
“I've purchased several watches from Long Island Watch and have been extremely satisfied on each occasion. The selection is great and every watch has been delivered quickly and with no issues. The quality of their service and selection makes it easy for me to recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable seller of reasonably priced watches.”
“I was hesitant at first, so accustomed to either black or blue faced divers... well let me tell you the risk for me highly paid off.. Orient in general is under rated..or I should really say underestimated.. which in and of itself is not always a bad place to be..what I can tell you is the Mako USA 2 white is an absolute stunner.. and has the build quality and specs to match its beauty.. I have a 7 inch wrist so 41.5 is perfect I prefer 38-40 this Mako USA 2 wears like a 40 due to its lug end to end... sapphire crystal -- this cannot be stated enough just how much added value this gives to a watch.. .. this is one of my best purchases.. and as always happy I purchased this with Marc -- his older videos when he was rocking this on his wrist --oh man I knew eventually I had to get this.. This is a great place to purchase watches and accessories.. cannot say enough good things.”
“Recently ordered and received this watch along with a polished coin edge bezel and lumed ceramic bezel insert. Did the mod myself. In my opinion, it elevates both the look and durability of the watch. I'm very happy with it. Service from LIW was A+ as usual.”
