{"id":54,"date":"2018-02-19T09:45:11","date_gmt":"2018-02-19T09:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bridge162.qodeinteractive.com\/?p=54"},"modified":"2022-11-06T20:28:04","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T01:28:04","slug":"orient-mako-usa-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/orient-mako-usa-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Orient Mako USA II"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>#kt-layout-id_eebcc4-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_eebcc4-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_eebcc4-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_eebcc4-cb > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_eebcc4-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_eebcc4-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_eebcc4-cb\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_eebcc4-cb\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_98de1d-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_98de1d-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_98de1d-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_98de1d-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_98de1d-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_98de1d-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_98de1d-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_98de1d-10{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_98de1d-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_98de1d-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_98de1d-10\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong><em>The Orient Mako USA II absolutely gives all these microbrand divers a run for the money when it comes to features and value. You have to think twice before spending more money!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_86cf47-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_86cf47-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_86cf47-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_86cf47-ea > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_86cf47-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_86cf47-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_86cf47-ea\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_86cf47-ea\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_b99f08-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_b99f08-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_b99f08-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_b99f08-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_b99f08-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_b99f08-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_b99f08-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_b99f08-cb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_b99f08-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_b99f08-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_b99f08-cb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_948b69-f8.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_948b69-f8 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_948b69-f8.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_948b69-f8 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_948b69-f8 figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_948b69-f8 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_948b69-f8 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_948b69-f8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_948b69-f8\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-White-Dial-Watch-Review.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-9789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-White-Dial-Watch-Review.jpg 900w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-White-Dial-Watch-Review-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-White-Dial-Watch-Review-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-White-Dial-Watch-Review-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-White-Dial-Watch-Review-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-White-Dial-Watch-Review-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In my watch collection, I have several Orient watches: a few dress pieces, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BvU6Ig6hzVl\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orient Defender<\/a>, and a few divers. You could say that I\u2019m a fan. They consistently put out solid watches at more-than-fair prices. That right there is a huge, driving factor in what I think of watches and how I rate them: bang for the buck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I received the white dial Mako USA II as a birthday gift from my kids, the black dial in the pictures was a recent addition. I had been looking at if for several months and was just waiting for Orient to drop a coupon so I could snag it. (That\u2019s one thing to remember with Orient. Several times a year they have a decent sale and that\u2019s the time to score a watch if you\u2019re buying it directly from their website.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talking about buying direct, up until very recently, you couldn\u2019t purchase this watch anywhere buy their website because it wasn\u2019t part of their wholesale distribution network. Starting sometime in October 2019, it looks like a few additional retailers will be stocking the watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a basic diver watch with all the trimmings, but there are a few upgrades that sets this apart from the regular Mako, namely a sapphire crystal, drilled lugs, better lume, and a different bezel. It also comes on a decent bracelet, but I\u2019m not always a bracelet guy and quickly removed it. A note here, the Strapcode aftermarket bracelets for the Orient Mako &amp; Ray do not fit the USA II version. I found this out the hard way.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_8f2973-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_8f2973-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_8f2973-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_8f2973-6a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_8f2973-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_8f2973-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_8f2973-6a\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_8f2973-6a\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_ce26b5-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_ce26b5-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_ce26b5-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_ce26b5-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_ce26b5-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_ce26b5-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_ce26b5-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_ce26b5-c6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_ce26b5-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_ce26b5-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_ce26b5-c6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_d6bf98-00.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_d6bf98-00 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_d6bf98-00.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_d6bf98-00 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_d6bf98-00 figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_d6bf98-00 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_d6bf98-00 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_d6bf98-00 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_d6bf98-00\"><figure class=\"aligncenter kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Best-Dive-Watch-For-300-Dollars.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><figcaption><strong>The Orient Mako USA II with a white dial<br>on a Clockwork Synergy nato strap.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After spending more than a few weeks with this, I just might claim the Mako USA to be the ultimate automatic dive watch around the $300 mark. I say around because the price fluctuates so much, the retail price on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orientwatchusa.com\/collections\/sport\/products\/saa0200ab9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OrientUSA.com<\/a>&nbsp;is $450, but the watch seems to always be on sale in the low $300\u2019s. Now, I know there\u2019s stiff competition at this price point, but I don\u2019t see many other dive watches coming close in specs. The two things that push this watch up a notch (past most competitors) are the drilled lugs and the sapphire crystal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking about the crystal and bezel, this is the big difference in construction between the standard Mako &amp; Ray and the Mako USA II. The crystal is inset below the bezel. In the standard version, the crystal is flush with the bezel. Personally, I like the look of bezel inset, but I understand the argument about scratching and banging the watch and I know that the bezel is easier to replace than the crystal. This may be true, but none the less, I still like the bezel design on the Mako USA II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reiterate, this is a great watch. In my opinion, it wears awesome, has perfect, modern dimensions for a variety of occasions, and looks fantastic to boot! It also highlights how amazing the regular Mako &amp; Ray are. I know all those SKX zealots out there will disagree, but for $150 or less (depending on where you find it) the standard Orient Mako blows away any other comparable dive watch. I love my SKX, but, to me, the standard Mako &amp; Ray are, bottom line, superior.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_1c98b4-03 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_1c98b4-03\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-USA-II-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-8570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-USA-II-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-USA-II-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-USA-II-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-USA-II-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-USA-II-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-USA-II-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>As a side note talking about having an original watch on the wrist, I can count on four fingers how many times I\u2019ve actually seen a SKX, Turtle, or even a Samurai out in the wild.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, what makes a watch great can be very subjective, hence, there are very many snarky comments on YouTube and Instagram! However, my prime point of evaluating all this gear comes down to a few things, but the main foundation is value and that\u2019s where the Orient Mako USA II shines! It delivers a solid punch to the gut in the value category. When compared to many microbrand divers, you would have to spend close to $200 more just to get a kickstarter or some trendy microbrand on the wrist. Nothing against those at all. I myself don\u2019t always want to wear what everyone else is wearing, but it\u2019s still important to note the price point. I guess that\u2019s where the charm of all the microbrands come in to play, having something that most other people don\u2019t. Being ahead of the curve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, if you\u2019re looking for a full-featured, good looking dive watch with the specs and pedigree to claim some wrist time, the Orient Mako USA II is fantastic.&nbsp; At 40mm wide, with 22mm lugs, the watch fits almost everyone\u2019s wrists.&nbsp; Its 13mm height is still slim enough to slide under a shirt cuff and overall it will draw attention for its good looks, not because you have a giant piece of metal on your wrist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For sure, it has my \u201cbuy recommendation.\u201d Either for yourself or a gift, you will not be disappointed. The standard version is also ideal for those just getting into watches who want something with lots of looks but without costing a fortune.<ins><\/ins><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_7e463d-7b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_7e463d-7b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_7e463d-7b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_7e463d-7b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_7e463d-7b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_7e463d-7b > 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class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:400px\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit\" style=\"padding-bottom:125%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-USA-II-White-Dial.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-USA-II-White-Dial.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-USA-II-White-Dial.jpg\" data-id=\"379\" data-link=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/orient-mako-usa-review\/makerldate2017-9-23ver5lenskan03actkan02e-y-18\/\" data-custom-link=\"\" data-custom-link-target=\"\" data-sponsored=\"\" class=\"wp-image-379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-USA-II-White-Dial.jpg 400w, 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width=\"400\" height=\"500\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-USA-II-Review.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Orient-Mako-USA-II-Review.jpg\" data-id=\"244\" data-link=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/orient-mako-usa-review\/orient-mako-usa-ii-review\/\" data-custom-link=\"\" data-custom-link-target=\"\" data-sponsored=\"\" class=\"wp-image-244\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/How-Good-Is-The-Lume-On-An-Orient-Mako.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:400px\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit\" style=\"padding-bottom:125%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/How-Good-Is-The-Lume-On-An-Orient-Mako.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/How-Good-Is-The-Lume-On-An-Orient-Mako.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/How-Good-Is-The-Lume-On-An-Orient-Mako.jpg\" data-id=\"377\" data-link=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/orient-mako-usa-review\/makerldate2017-9-23ver5lenskan03actkan02e-y-16\/\" data-custom-link=\"\" data-custom-link-target=\"\" data-sponsored=\"\" class=\"wp-image-377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/How-Good-Is-The-Lume-On-An-Orient-Mako.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/How-Good-Is-The-Lume-On-An-Orient-Mako-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Maker:L,Date:2017-9-23,Ver:5,Lens:Kan03,Act:Kan02,E-Y<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Best-Orient-Diving-Watch.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:400px\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit\" style=\"padding-bottom:125%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Best-Orient-Diving-Watch.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Best-Orient-Diving-Watch.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Best-Orient-Diving-Watch.jpg\" data-id=\"376\" data-link=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/orient-mako-usa-review\/best-orient-diving-watch\/\" data-custom-link=\"\" data-custom-link-target=\"\" data-sponsored=\"\" class=\"wp-image-376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Best-Orient-Diving-Watch.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Best-Orient-Diving-Watch-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/orient-Mako-USA-II-Black-Dial.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:400px\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit\" style=\"padding-bottom:125%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/orient-Mako-USA-II-Black-Dial.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/orient-Mako-USA-II-Black-Dial.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/orient-Mako-USA-II-Black-Dial.jpg\" data-id=\"378\" data-link=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/orient-mako-usa-review\/makerldate2017-9-23ver5lenskan03actkan02e-y-17\/\" data-custom-link=\"\" data-custom-link-target=\"\" data-sponsored=\"\" class=\"wp-image-378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/orient-Mako-USA-II-Black-Dial.jpg 400w, 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