Seiko Mod vs Orient Kamasu
The Orient Kamasu is a popular, affordable automatic diver with sapphire crystal from the factory. A Seiko mod is the custom-built alternative on a Seiko base. Here is how they differ:
| Aspect | Seiko Mod | Orient Kamasu |
|---|---|---|
| Concept | Individuell gebaut, built to order | Fertiges Serienprodukt |
| Movement | Seiko NH35/NH36 Automatik | Orient F6922 Automatik (Hacking, Handaufzug) |
| Crystal | Saphirglas Standard | Saphirglas ab Werk |
| Customisation | Voll konfigurierbar | Feste Varianten |
| Price | ca. 150–350 € | ca. 150–250 € |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM (alltagstauglich) | 200 m |
Verdict
The Orient Kamasu is an excellent series diver with genuine 200 m for little money. A Seiko mod wins when you want to define the look yourself and own a custom-built watch. For pure diving the Kamasu is tougher; for personal style, the mod.
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