At launch, the Kano already came in quite a few different flavours and certain variants have been added and removed along the way. Today this watch currently comes in the following variants: According to the manufacturer, this movement has a precision of -15 to +25 seconds per day, but many users have reported that their watches are much more accurate, with a range of -1 to +5 seconds per day. Furthermore, as we’ll see below, the build quality and materials are on par with the best Japanese dive watches, something Orient has ample experience in. ➤ Case Inside the Kano beats the Orient F6922 caliber, a precise, reliable, and in-house automatic mechanical movement.

The crystal on this Orient diver is mineral glass and is slightly recessed into the bezel, providing good protection. Basically, the differences lie in the combination of colors and the strap in some cases. Here are all the models: Would I wear it? I’d want to see how the bracelet is, but from what I’m seeing here, sure, I would. This provides a better grip, even with the crown guards flanking it, whose mission is to protect it from damage.

While not an essential element for diving, having the day of the week and date visible is quite useful in daily use.

It’s not a bad thing that this watch bears a resemblance to past successes, as it’s intended to resemble retro diving watches from other times. Maybe you\'re interested: Orient 3 Star (Tristar), the most economical Japanese automatic watch ➤ Dial The crystal is flat mineral glass. It sits a fraction lower than the edge of the bezel. This may provide some protection if the watch ended up face down on a smooth flat surface. It’s not just the big, high-end brands that are on a roll releasing all manner of new watches. Some of your favorite affordable brands are also getting in on that game. In the Orient Kamasu release, the brand teased that it was just the first of their new divers. We didn’t have to wait long until we found out what the next one is – the Orient Kano was just released yesterday.

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What I’d change: Why not play around with some wilder color combos, if not on the dial, on the bezel insert? Much like its smaller brother, the sides and bottom of the case are mirror polished while the top of the lugs are circular brushed giving it a tool like aesthetic. The case design is pretty basic with no intricate bevelling between the two surfaces which is expected for an entry-level automatic. The Seiko SKX007 has been the go-to watch for modders for the longest time. It's a no brainer - no other watch model has as many compatible mod parts. The day and date window on the watch does not have a frame but is separated from the rest of the dial by a pair of thin lines above and below it.