# Wristmetric

> Watch reviews, head-to-head comparisons and buying guides for people who wear their watches. Mechanical, dive, dress and Japanese watches, judged on the specs.

Wristmetric is an independent watch publication. It publishes reviews, head-to-head comparisons, buying guides, news and essays on watch culture, with particular depth on value watches and Japanese watchmaking (Orient, Seiko, Grand Seiko, Citizen, Casio) alongside Swiss, German, British and American makers.

How to use this content:

- Specifications are checked against manufacturer sources at publication, and each article lists its sources.
- Prices are in US dollars, the regular price each maker charges in the United States at publication. Orient prices are those of Orient Watch USA (https://www.orientwatchusa.com/).
- Comparisons mark the stronger watch row by row and end with awards and a verdict. Verdicts are editorial judgments.
- Each article link below points to a plain Markdown version. The HTML page is at the same address without ".md".
- Editorial policy: https://wristmetric.com/editorial-policy/

## Reviews

- [Orient Kamasu Review: Sapphire and 200m for $375](https://wristmetric.com/reviews/orient-kamasu-review.md): Orient Kamasu review. Sapphire, 200m, a screw-down crown and the F6922 day-date for $375, plus what it lacks and who should buy it.
- [Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38 Review: The Case for Winding Your Watch](https://wristmetric.com/reviews/hamilton-khaki-field-mechanical-38-review.md): Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38 review. An 80-hour hand-wound H-50, a 9.5mm case and sapphire for $675, and where it falls short of rivals.
- [Orient Bambino Review: Still the Default First Mechanical Dress Watch](https://wristmetric.com/reviews/orient-bambino-review.md): Orient Bambino 38 review. A hacking in-house automatic, a domed crystal and a convex dial for $295, and the compromises that come with the price.
- [Citizen Tsuyosa Review: An Integrated Bracelet for Under $500](https://wristmetric.com/reviews/citizen-tsuyosa-review.md): Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150-56E review. Sapphire, an integrated bracelet and a 5-year warranty for under $500, set against the Tissot PRX and Orient Kamasu.

## Comparisons

- [Orient Bambino vs. Seiko Presage: Which Automatic Dress Watch Offers More?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-bambino-vs-seiko-presage.md): The $295 Orient Bambino 38 against the $475 Seiko Presage Cocktail Time 38.5, compared on movement, finishing, dimensions, accuracy and value.
- [Orient Bambino vs. Timex Marlin Draper: Two Retro Automatics Near $300](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-bambino-vs-timex-marlin-draper.md): The $295 Orient Bambino 38 against the $309 Timex Marlin Draper Automatic, compared on movement, case, dial, water resistance, warranty and value.
- [Orient Kamasu vs. Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba: How Much Watch Does an Extra $600 Buy?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-kamasu-vs-hamilton-khaki-navy-scuba.md): Orient's $375 Kamasu against Hamilton's $975 Khaki Navy Scuba Auto 40, compared on movement, power reserve, crystal, depth rating and warranty.
- [Orient Kamasu vs. Seiko 5 Sports: Which Is the Better Buy Under $500?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-kamasu-vs-seiko-5-sports.md): The Orient Kamasu and Seiko 5 Sports SKX Series compared on price, movement, crystal, water resistance and size, plus the $350 Seiko SRPD.
- [Orient Bambino vs. Citizen Tsuyosa: Which Makes the Better Only Watch?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-bambino-vs-citizen-tsuyosa.md): The $330 Orient Bambino 38 on bracelet against the $495 Citizen Tsuyosa, a dress watch and an integrated sports watch, judged as a single daily watch.
- [Orient Mako vs. Citizen Promaster: The Better Everyday Dive Watch?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-mako-vs-citizen-promaster.md): Orient's Mako-3 and Citizen's Promaster Dive Automatic compared on price, size, movement, accuracy, ISO claims, warranty and value.
- [Orient Stretto vs. Citizen Tsuyosa: Is the Integrated Bracelet Worth the Extra?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-stretto-vs-citizen-tsuyosa.md): Orient's $315 Stretto Date against Citizen's $495 Tsuyosa in blue, compared on size, movement, accuracy, bracelet, warranty and value.
- [Orient Bambino vs. Tissot Everytime: Mechanical Character Against Swiss Minimalism](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-bambino-vs-tissot-everytime.md): Orient's $295 automatic Bambino 40.5 against the slim Swiss quartz Tissot Everytime 40mm, compared on movement, build, accuracy and value.
- [Orient TX02 vs. Citizen Endeavor Chrono: Which Solar Chronograph Earns Its Price?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-tx02-vs-citizen-endeavor-chrono.md): Orient's $350 TX02 Solar Chronograph against Citizen's $650 Eco-Drive Endeavor Chrono, compared on movement, accuracy, case, warranty and value.
- [Orient AC0Q Diver vs. Citizen Tsuyosa Shore: The Better 40mm Sports Watch?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-ac0q-diver-vs-citizen-tsuyosa-shore.md): Orient's $370 AC0Q Diver against Citizen's $525 Tsuyosa Shore, compared on size, movement, accuracy, water resistance, finishing, warranty and value.
- [Orient AC0Q Diver II vs. Seiko Prospex SPB177: What Does an Extra $530 Buy?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-ac0q-diver-ii-vs-seiko-prospex-spb177.md): Orient's $370 AC0Q Diver II against Seiko's $900 Prospex SPB177, compared on dive rating, power reserve, accuracy, case size and value.
- [Orient Kamasu vs. Seiko Prospex SRPF03: The Sapphire Crystal or the Diver's Rating?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-kamasu-vs-seiko-prospex-srpf03.md): Orient's $375 Kamasu against Seiko's $550 Prospex SRPF03, compared on dive rating, crystal, size, accuracy, movement and value.
- [Orient Mako vs. Seiko King Turtle: Water Resistant, or Rated for Diving?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-mako-vs-seiko-king-turtle.md): Orient's $390 Mako AA08 gradient against Seiko's Prospex King Turtle SRPE03, compared on dive rating, bezel, size, accuracy and availability.
- [Orient Mako vs. Seiko 5 Sports 38mm: Is Smaller the Better Buy?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-mako-vs-seiko-5-sports-38mm.md): The 41.8mm Orient Mako-3 against Seiko's 38mm mid-size 5 Sports SKX on price, size, crystal, water resistance, accuracy and value.
- [Orient AC0Q Diver vs. Seiko 5 Sports SKX: The Smaller Diver or the Day-Date?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-ac0q-diver-vs-seiko-5-sports-skx.md): Orient's 39.9mm AC0Q Diver and Seiko's 42.5mm 5 Sports SKX SRPK97 compared on price, size, crystal, water resistance, day-date and value.
- [Orient Ray vs. Seiko 5 Sports: The Best Automatic Diver Under $350?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-ray-vs-seiko-5-sports.md): Orient's $290 AA02 Diver, the current Ray, against Seiko's $350 5 Sports SRPD on price, movement, crystal, water resistance, size and value.

## Buying Guides

- [The Best Automatic Watches Under $500](https://wristmetric.com/buying-guides/best-automatic-watches-under-500.md): Seven automatic watches under $500 from Orient, Seiko, Citizen and Timex, picked on movement, crystal, water resistance and real US price.
- [Seven Watches That Make a Strong Case Against Quartz](https://wristmetric.com/buying-guides/seven-watches-that-make-a-strong-case-against-quartz.md): Quartz is more accurate, thinner and cheaper. Here are seven mechanical watches, from $295 to $5,800, that each make one honest argument against it.
- [The Watches We'd Actually Buy Under $1,000](https://wristmetric.com/buying-guides/the-watches-we-would-actually-buy-under-1000.md): Seven mechanical watches under $1,000 from Hamilton, Tissot, Seiko, Christopher Ward, Citizen and Orient, chosen on specs and real US prices.

## News

- [Grand Seiko SBGW325 "Arabic Blue" Ships This Month in a 600-Piece Edition](https://wristmetric.com/news/grand-seiko-sbgw325-arabic-blue.md): Grand Seiko's 600-piece SBGW325 pairs the hand-wound 9S64 with a matte blue dial and Arabic numerals. Specs, price and October shipping.
- [Longines Adds Blue Dials to the Spirit Pilot and Spirit Pilot Flyback](https://wristmetric.com/news/longines-spirit-pilot-blue.md): Longines puts matte blue dials on the 39mm Spirit Pilot and the 39.5mm Spirit Pilot Flyback. Both are COSC certified and available now from $2,700.
- [Hamilton Announces a Call of Duty Version of the Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm](https://wristmetric.com/news/hamilton-khaki-field-mechanical-modern-warfare-4.md): Hamilton's Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm Modern Warfare 4 version adds black PVD, a grained dial and yellow accents to the H-50 field watch for $795.
- [Tissot Launches the PRX Quartz Chronograph at $525](https://wristmetric.com/news/tissot-prx-quartz-chronograph.md): Tissot's PRX Quartz Chronograph is 41mm by 11.65mm with a 1/10 second register, split timing, sapphire and 100m. It costs $525 on the bracelet.
- [The Citizen Gets Handmade Tosa Washi Dials in Two Limited Editions](https://wristmetric.com/news/citizen-the-citizen-tosa-washi-limited-editions.md): Citizen's AQ4100-65X and AQ4106-00B pair Tosa washi paper dials with a 38.3mm Super Titanium case and the ±5 seconds a year Eco-Drive A060.

## Watch Culture

- [Why Orient Keeps Showing Up in the Value Conversation](https://wristmetric.com/culture/why-orient-keeps-showing-up-in-the-value-conversation.md): Orient makes its own calibers inside Seiko Epson, rates them tightly and fits sapphire to a $375 diver. Why it keeps making the shortlist.
- [Why the Orient Bambino Still Matters](https://wristmetric.com/culture/why-the-orient-bambino-still-matters.md): An inexpensive Japanese dress watch keeps showing new collectors what a mechanical watch is. Why the Orient Bambino still matters to watch culture.
- [The Quiet Return of the 38mm Watch](https://wristmetric.com/culture/the-quiet-return-of-the-38mm-watch.md): From the 38.4mm Bambino to Seiko's new 38.5mm Presage and Grand Seiko's 37.3mm SBGW325, smaller cases are back. Why it matters, and what to measure.
- [Inside Orient's In-House Mechanical Movements](https://wristmetric.com/culture/inside-orients-in-house-mechanical-movements.md): From the 46943 to the F6922 and the silicon-wheeled Orient Star F8, a guide to the calibers Orient builds in Akita and what in-house means.
- [How Spring Drive Works](https://wristmetric.com/culture/spring-drive-explained.md): How Spring Drive works, from mainspring to glide wheel to quartz reference, who invented it, how accurate it is, and why the mechanical debate persists.
- [How to Read a Watch Spec Sheet](https://wristmetric.com/culture/how-to-read-a-watch-spec-sheet.md): Caliber, jewels, beat rate, power reserve, accuracy, crystals, water resistance and case sizes, explained with real watches and real numbers.
- [Why Japanese Mechanical Watches Keep Winning New Collectors](https://wristmetric.com/culture/why-japanese-mechanical-watches-keep-winning-new-collectors.md): Seiko, Epson and Citizen build their own movements, sell a ladder from under $300 to Grand Seiko and treat the dial as the main event. Here is the math.
- [Can a $300 Mechanical Watch Be a Serious Watch?](https://wristmetric.com/culture/can-a-300-mechanical-watch-be-a-serious-watch.md): What makes a watch serious is honest specs, a serviceable movement and a design with a point of view. Four watches near $300 put that to the test.

## Orient watches covered

Each link goes to the watch's page at Orient Watch USA, the brand's official US store.

- [Orient Bambino 38](https://www.orientwatchusa.com/products/ra-ac0m03s30b): RA-AC0M03S30B. $295 at Orient Watch USA. Orient F6724 automatic, 38.4mm, domed mineral crystal, 30m water resistance, power reserve about 40 hours, rated +25/−15 sec/day. Covered in [Orient Bambino vs. Seiko Presage: Which Automatic Dress Watch Offers More?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-bambino-vs-seiko-presage.md), [Orient Bambino vs. Timex Marlin Draper: Two Retro Automatics Near $300](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-bambino-vs-timex-marlin-draper.md), [The Best Automatic Watches Under $500](https://wristmetric.com/buying-guides/best-automatic-watches-under-500.md), [Seven Watches That Make a Strong Case Against Quartz](https://wristmetric.com/buying-guides/seven-watches-that-make-a-strong-case-against-quartz.md), [Orient Bambino Review: Still the Default First Mechanical Dress Watch](https://wristmetric.com/reviews/orient-bambino-review.md).
- [Orient Bambino 40.5](https://www.orientwatchusa.com/products/ra-ac0029e30b): RA-AC0029E30B. $295 at Orient Watch USA. Orient F6724 automatic, 40.5mm, domed mineral crystal, 30m water resistance, power reserve about 40 hours, rated +25/−15 sec/day. Covered in [Orient Bambino vs. Tissot Everytime: Mechanical Character Against Swiss Minimalism](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-bambino-vs-tissot-everytime.md).
- [Orient Kamasu](https://www.orientwatchusa.com/products/ra-aa0003r39b): RA-AA0003R39B. $375 at Orient Watch USA. Orient F6922 automatic, 41.8mm, sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, power reserve about 40 hours, rated +25/−15 sec/day. Covered in [Orient Kamasu Review: Sapphire and 200m for $375](https://wristmetric.com/reviews/orient-kamasu-review.md), [Orient Kamasu vs. Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba: How Much Watch Does an Extra $600 Buy?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-kamasu-vs-hamilton-khaki-navy-scuba.md), [Orient Kamasu vs. Seiko 5 Sports: Which Is the Better Buy Under $500?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-kamasu-vs-seiko-5-sports.md), [The Best Automatic Watches Under $500](https://wristmetric.com/buying-guides/best-automatic-watches-under-500.md), [The Watches We'd Actually Buy Under $1,000](https://wristmetric.com/buying-guides/the-watches-we-would-actually-buy-under-1000.md), [Orient Kamasu vs. Seiko Prospex SRPF03: The Sapphire Crystal or the Diver's Rating?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-kamasu-vs-seiko-prospex-srpf03.md).
- [Orient Mako (Mako-3)](https://www.orientwatchusa.com/products/ra-aa0820r39b): RA-AA0820R39B. $375 at Orient Watch USA. Orient F6922 automatic, 41.8mm, sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, power reserve about 40 hours, rated +25/−15 sec/day. Covered in [Orient Mako vs. Citizen Promaster: The Better Everyday Dive Watch?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-mako-vs-citizen-promaster.md), [Orient Mako vs. Seiko 5 Sports 38mm: Is Smaller the Better Buy?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-mako-vs-seiko-5-sports-38mm.md).
- [Orient AA02 Diver](https://www.orientwatchusa.com/products/taa02004b9): TAA02004B9. $290 at Orient Watch USA. Orient F6922 automatic, 41.5mm, mineral crystal, 200m water resistance, power reserve about 40 hours, rated +25/−15 sec/day. Covered in [The Best Automatic Watches Under $500](https://wristmetric.com/buying-guides/best-automatic-watches-under-500.md), [Orient Ray vs. Seiko 5 Sports: The Best Automatic Diver Under $350?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-ray-vs-seiko-5-sports.md).
- [Orient Star Classic Semi Skeleton](https://www.orientwatchusa.com/products/re-at0202e00b): RE-AT0202E00B. $450 at Orient Watch USA. Orient Star F6R42 automatic, 40.4mm, 50m water resistance, power reserve 50 hours, with indicator. Covered in [Seven Watches That Make a Strong Case Against Quartz](https://wristmetric.com/buying-guides/seven-watches-that-make-a-strong-case-against-quartz.md), [The Watches We'd Actually Buy Under $1,000](https://wristmetric.com/buying-guides/the-watches-we-would-actually-buy-under-1000.md).
- [Orient AC0Q Diver](https://www.orientwatchusa.com/products/ra-ac0q02l30b): RA-AC0Q02L30B. $370 at Orient Watch USA. Orient F6722 automatic, 39.9mm, sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, power reserve about 40 hours, rated +25/−15 sec/day. Covered in [Orient AC0Q Diver vs. Citizen Tsuyosa Shore: The Better 40mm Sports Watch?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-ac0q-diver-vs-citizen-tsuyosa-shore.md), [Orient AC0Q Diver vs. Seiko 5 Sports SKX: The Smaller Diver or the Day-Date?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-ac0q-diver-vs-seiko-5-sports-skx.md).
- [Orient AC0Q Diver II](https://www.orientwatchusa.com/products/ra-ac0q13e30b): RA-AC0Q13E30B. $370 at Orient Watch USA. Orient F6722 automatic, 39.9mm, flat sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, power reserve about 40 hours, rated +25/−15 sec/day. Covered in [Orient AC0Q Diver II vs. Seiko Prospex SPB177: What Does an Extra $530 Buy?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-ac0q-diver-ii-vs-seiko-prospex-spb177.md).
- [Orient Mako (AA08, gradient dial)](https://www.orientwatchusa.com/products/ra-aa0810n39b): RA-AA0810N39B. $390 at Orient Watch USA. Orient F6922 automatic, 41.8mm, sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, power reserve about 40 hours, rated +25/−15 sec/day. Covered in [Orient Mako vs. Seiko King Turtle: Water Resistant, or Rated for Diving?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-mako-vs-seiko-king-turtle.md).
- [Orient Bambino 38 on bracelet](https://www.orientwatchusa.com/products/ra-ac0m09e30b): RA-AC0M09E30B. $330 at Orient Watch USA. Orient F6724 automatic, 38.4mm, domed mineral crystal, 30m water resistance, power reserve about 40 hours, rated +25/−15 sec/day. Covered in [Orient Bambino vs. Citizen Tsuyosa: Which Makes the Better Only Watch?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-bambino-vs-citizen-tsuyosa.md).
- [Orient TX02 Solar Chronograph](https://www.orientwatchusa.com/products/ra-tx0203s10b): RA-TX0203S10B. $350 at Orient Watch USA. Orient VS752 solar quartz chronograph, 42.8mm, flat sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, power reserve about 6 months when fully charged, rated ±20 sec/month. Covered in [Orient TX02 vs. Citizen Endeavor Chrono: Which Solar Chronograph Earns Its Price?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-tx02-vs-citizen-endeavor-chrono.md).
- [Orient Stretto Date](https://www.orientwatchusa.com/products/ra-ac0r02l30b): RA-AC0R02L30B. $315 at Orient Watch USA. Orient F6722 automatic, 38.5mm, sapphire crystal, 50m water resistance, power reserve about 40 hours, rated +25/−15 sec/day. Covered in [Orient Stretto vs. Citizen Tsuyosa: Is the Integrated Bracelet Worth the Extra?](https://wristmetric.com/comparisons/orient-stretto-vs-citizen-tsuyosa.md).

## Brands

- [Orient](https://wristmetric.com/brands/orient): founded 1950 in Hino, Tokyo. In-house automatic calibers at accessible prices.
- [Seiko](https://wristmetric.com/brands/seiko): founded 1881 in Tokyo. The 4R calibers, Seiko 5 Sports, Presage and Prospex.
- [Citizen](https://wristmetric.com/brands/citizen): founded 1930 in Tokyo. Eco-Drive, Promaster divers, Miyota movements.
- [Tissot](https://wristmetric.com/brands/tissot): founded 1853 in Le Locle. PRX, Powermatic 80, Swiss quartz.
- [Hamilton](https://wristmetric.com/brands/hamilton): founded 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Khaki Field, Khaki Navy Scuba, 80-hour calibers.
- [Longines](https://wristmetric.com/brands/longines): founded 1832 in Saint-Imier. Spirit, HydroConquest, heritage reissues.
- [Omega](https://wristmetric.com/brands/omega): founded 1848 in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Speedmaster, Seamaster, Master Chronometer.
- [Rolex](https://wristmetric.com/brands/rolex): founded 1905 in London. Submariner, Explorer, Datejust.
- [Tudor](https://wristmetric.com/brands/tudor): founded 1926 in Geneva. Black Bay, Pelagos, manufacture calibers.
- [Grand Seiko](https://wristmetric.com/brands/grand-seiko): founded 1960 in Suwa, Nagano. Spring Drive, 9S calibers, Zaratsu polishing.
- [Casio](https://wristmetric.com/brands/casio): founded 1946 in Mitaka, Tokyo. G-Shock, Tough Solar, Multi-Band 6.
- [Bulova](https://wristmetric.com/brands/bulova): founded 1875 in New York City. Precisionist, Lunar Pilot, Accutron heritage.
- [Timex](https://wristmetric.com/brands/timex): founded 1854 in Waterbury, Connecticut. Marlin, Q Timex, field watches.
- [Christopher Ward](https://wristmetric.com/brands/christopher-ward): founded 2004 in Maidenhead. C60 Trident, C63 Sealander, direct pricing.
- [Nomos](https://wristmetric.com/brands/nomos): founded 1990 in Glashütte. Tangente, Club, in-house DUW calibers.

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