“The bracelet that comes with the Orient Mako II is *pretty* good... except that it connects to the watch lugs and the bracelet all with the same spring bar, which is then "held" in place against each edge of the watch by hollow end links.
This Islander bracelet fits very snugly to the watch and the solid end link feels very sturdy and accommodates the spring bar so that there is less stress on it. The fact that the other end of the end link connects to the bracelet via a separate pin allows normal movement from wearing the watch to dissipate stress so that hopefully I won't have to replace the spring bar all the time like I had to do with the stock bracelet that came with my Mako II.
As far as looks (other than the lack of the imprinted Orient logo on the buckle) the Islander 22mm bracelet is nearly identical to the one it is replacing. It looks great and fits seamlessly as it should.
It also shipped with a small screwdriver to adjust the sizing screws. Which was a nice touch and very useful.”
“I haven't put the bracelet on the watch yet but it is definitely going to be an upgrade on the stock Orient bracelet. The milled clasp, taper in the bracelet and the included screwdriver for removing links are all great touches. Now to put it on the watch.”
