A dial that actually impresses
There are watches that impress at trade shows and watches that impress in everyday life. The Orient Mako 40 belongs to the latter category — and that is really the bigger compliment.
I have had the light-green variant (RA-AC0Q13E) on the wrist for a while now, and the simple truth is: the green sunburst dial is genuinely good-looking. Not in an “it’s okay for the price” way, but genuinely good-looking. The gradient running from light in the centre out toward darker edges gives the dial a depth you rarely see in this price category. In sunlight, things happen with this dial.
Design that works for real
The design overall is clean and well balanced. At 39.9 mm (46.5 mm lug-to-lug, 12.8 mm thick) it is a format that works on most wrists without shouting “sports diver” — it actually sits just as well under a shirt as on the beach. The brushed stainless steel bezel feels solid, the crown guard has been removed for a freer, more pared-back expression, and the curved sapphire crystal protects against scratches without compromising legibility.
The movement – honest numbers
The movement is Orient’s own calibre F6722 — bidirectional automatic winding, hand winding, hacking seconds, 22 jewels, and around 40 hours of power reserve. Accuracy of +25/−15 seconds per day is an honest set of numbers that Orient does not try to dress up. It stays on the right side of what is acceptable for an automatic in this price class, and in practice my example has run well.
The one thing I wish were better
The bracelet loses a few points. It is well built in SUS316L steel and the clasp works fine, but the bracelet does not taper toward the clasp — it keeps its full width all the way, which can feel a little clunky at the wrist. It is a detail you notice more the longer you wear the watch, and it is really the only thing I wish Orient had fine-tuned. A bracelet that lost a few millimetres between the lugs and the clasp would have lifted the whole considerably.
Conclusion – hard to complain
Water resistance of 200 metres, a screw-down crown, a screw-down caseback with the dolphin engraving — Orient delivers substance without charging for the brand name. The light green with sunburst is my favourite of the five new gradient colours (green, navy, brown, grey, and copper), and the watch typically lands in the €350–400 range depending on market and variant. If you are looking for a well-built, handsome everyday watch at a reasonable sum — look here. For another strong-value Japanese pick, see our take on the Seiko 5 Sports GMT.
How big is the Orient Mako 40?
39.9 mm in diameter, 46.5 mm lug-to-lug, and 12.8 mm thick — a compact diver format that works on most wrists.
What movement does it use?
Orient’s in-house calibre F6722: automatic with hand winding and hacking seconds, 22 jewels, around 40 hours of power reserve, and a stated accuracy of +25/−15 seconds per day.
Is it water resistant?
Yes — 200 metres (20 bar), with a screw-down crown and a screw-down caseback bearing Orient’s dolphin engraving, plus a sapphire crystal.
What colours does the 2026 Mako 40 come in?
Five gradient sunburst dials: green (RA-AC0Q13E), navy blue, brown, grey, and copper — all transitioning from light in the centre to darker edges.
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