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Orient RA-TX0207R10B Mako Solar Chronograph Bracelet Watch - W2993
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The Mako name has been central to Orient's sports catalogue since the 1960s, and this chronograph represents its most capable iteration — pairing the dive-ready case architecture with solar power and a stopwatch function that the original never had. The VS752 movement comes from Seiko Epson's supply chain and carries one of the better reputations in solar quartz: it charges from artificial indoor light as readily as direct sun, and a full reserve runs for six months without seeing either. What makes the case work better than its 42.8mm footprint might suggest is the 48.1mm lug-to-lug span — unusually compact for a diver of this rating, and the reason the curved lugs settle onto the wrist rather than bridging it. The red sunburst dial is arranged as a reverse panda, with black subdials pulling contrast away from the main field; in angled light the red shifts depth considerably. At 167 grams on the bracelet it is a watch you are aware of, though the clasp's micro-adjustment facility on the folding mechanism means fit is easier to dial in than on most steel sports bracelets.
- Reference
- RA-TX0207R10B
- Brand
- Orient
- Collection
- Sports
- Case size
- 42.8mm
- Case thickness
- 13.1mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Red
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Unidirectional rotating
- Movement
- Solar
- Calibre
- VS752
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date, Solar powered
- Water resistance
- 200m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Three-fold clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 48.1mm
Learn more about Orient
Orient began in 1950 as Tama Keiki, successor to a Tokyo watch business Shogoro Yoshida had started in 1901. It became Orient Watch Company the following year and set out to do something few companies attempt: build complete mechanical movements in-house, at prices aimed at ordinary buyers.
That is still the point of the brand. Orient designs and manufactures its own calibres rather than buying Swiss ébauches, which is why an Orient automatic can cost less than a quartz watch from a fashion label while containing a movement the company made itself.
The Bambino made the case to a wider audience — a domed-crystal dress automatic at a price that embarrassed a lot of more expensive watches — and the Kamasu and Mako divers did the same for tool watches.
Orient Star sits above the main line, with higher finishing, power-reserve indicators and in-house calibres of greater complexity.
The company became a subsidiary of Seiko Epson in 2009 and remains one, which gives it manufacturing depth while leaving the identity distinct from Seiko's own.
- 1901
- Shogoro Yoshida opens a watch business in Tokyo.
- 1950
- The company is refounded as Tama Keiki.
- 1951
- Renamed Orient Watch Company.
- 1964
- Orient Star establishes the upper collection.
- 2009
- Becomes a subsidiary of Seiko Epson.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (4,683), Stainless Steel Watches (3,109), Chronograph Watches (1,219), Sports Watches (800), Dive Watches (568) and Solar & Kinetic Watches (208).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A watch built to be worn hard and got wet.
Strengths
- 200m water resistance, rated for actual diving
- 48.1mm lug-to-lug keeps the 42.8mm case wearable
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Orient RA-TX0207R10B Mako Solar alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | RA-TX0207R10B | GST-B1000D-1AER | BN0262-59W |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £299 | £299 |
| Case size | 42.8mm | 44.2mm | 41mm |
| Water resistance | 200m | 200m | 200m |
| Movement | Solar | Solar | Solar |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched |
|
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 200m it is rated for swimming, snorkelling and recreational diving.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
No. It charges from light, and the cell behind that is designed to last a decade or more.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
22mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 48.1mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16.5cm (6½ inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
How to size a watch to your wristIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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