First Look at the Orient Kano, the Japanese Brand’s Latest Value-Packed Diver
As far as value-packed, mechanical watches go, Orient makes some of the best out there. Their newest model, the Kano, is a vintage-inspired diver with a distinct look from the rest of the brand?s catalog, and some new finishing techniques and a simplified design result in a capable diver that?s great for everyday wear. Let?s take a closer look at the specs.Â
If you?re searching for a slightly larger watch, the Kano fits the bill. At 44mm wide, the stainless steel case is on the larger side, but given the 12.9mm case thickness, the proportions are well-balanced. That said, while I like the watch quite a bit at 44mm, I think if they shrunk it down to 40-42mm it would be perfect.
Regardless, the 44mm case fits well on a 7″ wrist.
You?ll find a screw-down crown on the side at 3:00, and a mineral crystal up top. The Kano is rated for 200m of water resistance ? more than enough for water activities.
Orient is particularly proud of their case finishing on this model. The Kano features highly polished sides and a brushed top along the lugs, which transforms the look of the watch depending on the angle from which you?re viewing it.
The 120-click unidirectional bezel has a matte insert with alternating hashmarks and numerals, and there are sharp teeth running around the side of the bezel for extra grip. The teeth look more like a coin edge than the scalloped execution found on Orient?s other divers, and I like that the detailing here is more subtle when viewing the ...
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