Orient

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Orient

15 mentions from real owners

• #1Dec 30, 2025

  Watch recommendations for class and comfort

  I really like my Orient Mako 2. But if you are looking for a dressier watch than a dive style watch than I would suggest checking out the Orient Bambino line.

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• #2Dec 30, 2025

  Watch recommendations for class and comfort

  Completely fair, there's a lot to love about quartz watches. Seiko and orient have solar watches, but the king of solar quartz really is Citizen, can't beat it.

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• #3Dec 30, 2025

  Watch recommendations for class and comfort

  Also Orient, Seiko, Citizen are all "adult" watches. They're extremely well made and are respected by most people that know anything.

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• #4Dec 30, 2025

  Watch recommendations for class and comfort

  Seikos (and I'll add orient in there as well) are great watches. The only thing about them is that they are mechanical so they need a little maintenance every five years or so (costs about $160 for the entry level watches. The other thing with mechanicals is they are not accurate. And they need to be wound frequently. So you're probably gonna wind up setting the time every couple of days. With that said I'm totally hooked on mechanicals, but they are far from low maintenance and can be a pain in the ass

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• #5Nov 8, 2025

  Most Durable Everyday Watch in 2025?

  Birth year Seiko tuna is awesome. I wish I had the money to own every single one. Someday! I currently have the Casio, Citizen Eco, Orient Bambino, and BB58. Consider the Oris or Longines next. Or another Tudor if I’m feeling frisky.

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• #6Nov 8, 2025

  Most Durable Everyday Watch in 2025?

  Funny I came to basically say the exact same thing. I started with an Orient bambino. Graduated to an Oris Big Crown. Added an orient gmt to have something with a little smarter look. Got interested in divers and was lucky enough to find a birth year Seiko tuna.

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• #7Nov 8, 2025

  Most Durable Everyday Watch in 2025?

  Casio and Citizen eco drive are awesome recos. Another affordable option is any Orient Diver or Bambino. Like an Orient Kamasu. A bit pricier I’d go with anything Hamilton. Like a Khaki. More pricier would look at anything Oris or Longines. Like a Oris big crown. Or a longines conquest. Even more pricier would look at Tudor. Like a BB58, Ranger, or Pelegos. Any of those would survive generations.

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• #8Sep 5, 2025

  Buy one vintage watch, whatever brand - keep it for life!

  Batteries are bad for the environment - this is my psychological problem. So I use cheap mechanical watch (orient).

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• #9Apr 6, 2025

  BIFL Automatic women’s watch?

  In that price range, check out whether you like a Seiko! (Orient, Citizen too.) Automatic is nice though... Yeah, you may have to vring it to service in a few years and they are not as exact, but it just feels good to have something that doesn't need electicity. 

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• #10Apr 6, 2025

  BIFL Automatic women’s watch?

  You may need to narrow down a price range. A Rolex Datejust is definitely BIFL (they become heirlooms for a reason), but I suspect you aren't looking to spend that kind of money. Seiko, Orient, and Citizen all make respectable automatic watches well below $1000. The issue with mechanical/automatic watches is that they need to be serviced eventually, even if it is 5-10 years down the road, and cheaper automatic watches like this aren't really worth servicing, as the service costs more than the watch. A Citizen Eco-drive is also a nice alternative.

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• #11Feb 10, 2025

  Do you think BIFL is actually cost effective?

  For me, it comes down warranty and reputation of the company. Areas I have invested in: \- F&T Wax trucker jacket - last you a life time and then some. \- Kanto speaker system for computer. I switched out already 3 cheapy speakers within 5 years. I know this one will last me as long as I can take care of them. \- Computer desk from Flexispot this thing wont collapse on itself. (I have seen desks do that) \- Bombas underwear/socks - I wouldnt call them BIFL but buy them to be comfortable for X amount of years. Sure I can buy 300 shitty socks and underwear that would last me my life time. Knowing every day my ass and feet will be uncomfortable is not something I am okay with. The underwear is pretty good and creates a nice visual presentation. The socks no comparing to any other socks. \- Travel pro carry on suit case - I travel alot and having a suit case where it can hold 10-15lb backpack on top without tipping over is a major plus for me. \- Seiko or Orient watches or traditional watches in general - I personally think every man needs an actual watch. Smart watches are cool I own one. They are obsolete within a few years and materials are subpar for price. You pair a nice watch with your outfit I guarantee people will notice. In addition, watches are miniature art pieces. Coop sleep pillow - Best pillow I ever owned and since I have to sleep every night it is a no brainer. Overall, I dont think everything is BIFL I think somethings should be buy because its good quality and comfortable. Sure I can spam buy socks, pillows, or buy the subpar suit case. At the end of the day those things will still work. I tell you this my feet are comfortable. My sleep is set up for maximum quality. My travel journeys wont be as frustrating knowing whether my suitcase will get checked or fall flat forward when you have to take a shit at the airport.

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• #12Jan 7, 2025

  Any recommendations for wind up or self winding wrist watches?

  The thing with watches is that the more you spend, the more you'll be required to pay to have it serviced if you want it too last. I recommend looking for something with a tried and true, inexpensive, workhorse movement. Think Seiko NH35, NH 34 GMT, Miyota 9000 series, and the movement Orient uses in its dive watches (YN55?). Some brands to consider are San Martin, Seiko, and Orient, off the top of my head. There are a number of Chinese brands that mostly copy (but not counterfeit) famous, expensive Swiss watches such as Rolex and Omega, that are very good. If you want to spend more for an "original" design, there are many microbrand out there such as Nodus and Lorier. You are going to be getting the same movements that can be inexpensive to replace in all of these watches. If you move up to watches with Swiss movements, entry level look for ETA 2894 or Selita SW200. These movements are more costly to replace, but less expensive to get serviced than a luxury watch. You can find these in some Chinese brands, higher end microbrands, and Swiss brands such as Hamilton and Tissot. If you would like a specific recommendation for a watch, there is a lot of information you would need to provide: wrist size, your preference for case size, type of watch, dial color, strap vs. bracelet etc.

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• #13Jan 7, 2025

  Any recommendations for wind up or self winding wrist watches?

  I got my first Orient a couple of years ago and I love it! I regularly get compliments on it.

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• #14Jan 7, 2025

  Any recommendations for wind up or self winding wrist watches?

  You can find decent manual or automatic watches anywhere from $100 to over $100,000. You want something as cheap as possible but still meets your prompt? Citizen, Seiko, or Orient are your options. You want the high end stuff? Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, FP Journe, A Lange, etc. and there are hundreds/thousands of options in between. Specify the look you want and the budget and we can narrow it down significantly

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• #15Jan 6, 2025

  Any recommendations for wind up or self winding wrist watches?

  I have an orient one and its working great so far, around 170€

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