2024 Orient Mako Series Chronograph & 20th Anniversary Limited Edition

The unidirectional rotating bezel with six grooves common to all Orient Mako models, is coupled with a two-toned blue and black aluminium plate with the colours separating at the triangular and 20-minute markers for the anniversary model.

Solar battery charging is achieved through three subdials; a 24-hour indicator at 3 o’clock, a 60-minute counter at 6 o’clock, and a small second subdial at 9 o’clock. An Arabic numeral inspired by the first Orient No2 Mako model adorns the 12 o’clock position, and Luminous Light is used for the numeral, indices and hands, allowing the time to be read even in the dark.

The dial with metallic texture comes in three colours: the 20th anniversary model’s blue gradation, as well as sky blue and red. All three colours come with black subdials, and each of the colourways enhance the sporty design that characterises chronograph watches. The glass is made of sapphire crystal for scratch-resistance, and the screw down crown and case back offer high water resistance to 20 bar.

The 20th anniversary Orient Mako model with chronograph functions is available in a limited edition of 3,000 pieces. The model is ideal for both established fans and collectors, as well as casual users seeking to enjoy the Mako watches everyday. The vibrant sky blue and red models also bring together the two design elements of Mako and chronograph. Equipped with the convenience of solar-powered battery, they are perfectly suited for any style or occasion.

Orient Mako 40 brings a new dimension to the diver designed models, which is popular both as a fashionable item and for everyday use, with a compact, simple and light new style. The first difference is the case size: the new model has a more compact 39.9 mm case compared to the 41.8 mm diameter of its predecessor, and is also 1.6 mm thinner at 11.2 mm.

Inside these compact cases, the in-house solar movement converts energy from light sources into electrical power providing accuracy of +20 to -20 seconds per month and power reserve of about 12 months at full charge. The dials with sunburst finishing and three-dimensional indices enhance the sporty design and come in four colours: green, baby blue, ivory, and cocoa brown. The lustrous colour dials are beautifully enhanced by the contrast of the rotating bezel with a grey anodized aluminium ring. Luminous Light is used for the indices and hands, allowing the wearer to read the time even in the dark.

With a compact size for wearing comfort, casual dial colours, and convenient solar-powered movement, Orient Mako 40 solar-powered model is appealing in new ways and is an ideal diver designed watch suitable for any style or occasion.

Orient has launched three Orient Mako* with chronograph functions, in a variety of colours for its iconic Orient Mako series. These include a 20th anniversary limited model featuring a blue gradation dial evoking the ocean.

Orient’s Mako models are an important part of Orient’s history and have represented everything that the brand stands for since their launch in the 1960s. This series has a dolphin icon engraved on the case back and is affectionately known as Orient Mako. Since its launch in 2004, the model has been released in a wide variety of dial colours and details. Since April 2023, the lineup includes solar-powered chronograph models alongside the existing mechanical watches. They are powered by converting energy obtained from sunlight and other light sources into electrical energy, so there is no need to replace batteries on a regular basis. This makes them convenient for daily use and outdoor activities when the chronograph function is used.

A highlight feature of the limited-edition 20th anniversary model is the blue gradation from 12 o’clock to 6 o’clock representing the beautiful ocean surrounding Japan, while the dial’s stamped wave pattern, coupled with the words “Anniversary Edition” at 4 o’clock and spectacular gold-coloured hands, highlight the celebratory feel of the 20th anniversary model.

Orient has launched four new Orient Mako 40* models to its iconic diver designed series. The latest models feature a sporty diver style with a compact 39.9 mm case and simple design. Additionally, they are powered by a convenient solar-powered movement and come in colours evoking the gentle sunshine.

Orient’s diver design models are an important part of its history and have represented everything that the brand stands for since their launch in the 1960s. The model affectionately known as Orient Mako, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, has maintained features such as a sporty design and water resistance to 20 bar. The new models introduce colour variations to the Orient Mako 40 solar-powered, which was developed alongside existing mechanical watches for fans seeking added convenience.

*Not an ISO standard mako’s watch.

*Not an ISO standard diver’s watch.