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Orient Kamasu

The brand’s do-everything diver, and the only one here with a sapphire crystal.

The verdict on 5 criteria4.1 / 5

Score weighted for a dive watch

Movement

Crystal

Water resistance

Finish

Fair price

Where to pay lessChecked 12 November 2026

Only one retailer checked so far. More are on the way.

See the offer at Tempus · €399

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Who it is for

Anyone who wants a single watch for everything, swimming included.

Who it is not for

Anyone looking for a slim watch to slip under a cuff.

The real flaw

A steel bracelet whose quality does not match the case.

Investigation

What you need to know

The best-equipped diver in the range, with a sapphire crystal.

  • Sapphire crystal
  • Water resistant to 200 m, rotating bezel
  • Steel bracelet below the standard of the rest

Desk research, without handling the watch.

Read the Orient file →

Reference
RA-AA0001B
Movement
Automatic, designed by Orient
Diameter
41.8 mm
Crystal
Sapphire
Water resistance
200 m
Hand winding
Yes

Questions

The short answers

Is the Orient Kamasu a good watch?

The brand’s do-everything diver, and the only one here with a sapphire crystal. It scores 4.1 out of 5, weighted for a dive watch.

Can you swim with the Orient Kamasu?

Yes. It is water resistant to 200 m, which covers swimming.

Which movement powers the Orient Kamasu?

An automatic movement designed by Orient. It can also be wound by hand, and the seconds hand stops when you set the time.

Does the Orient Kamasu’s crystal scratch?

It has a sapphire crystal, the most scratch-resistant at this price level.

What size is the Orient Kamasu?

Its case measures 41.8 mm in diameter.

Where can you buy the Orient Kamasu at the best price?

At our check on 12 November 2026, the lowest price was €399 at Tempus.