Which is better for you the Orient Triton vs Kamasu – In-Depth Comparison
James Elliott
20 May 2022 | 5 min read
If you’re in the market for a new budget diver watch, there’s no better brand on the market than Orient. The Japanese brand, owned by Seiko, is a powerhouse of watchmaking and in today’s article, we’ll put two of its best side by side when we compare the Orient Triton vs Kamasu.
As we go through, we’ll compare each watch on a number of factors, including design, case, bracelet, movement, and of course, price. That way you’ll have all the information you need to make an informed decision and work out whether the Triton or the Kamasu is right for you.
Note – The naming of Orient watches varies from region to region. As such, we’ll be comparing the following references: Orient Triton (Ref: RA-AC0K01B10B) and the Orient Kamasu (Ref: RA-AA0002L)
Quick Links:
- Orient Triton vs Orient Kamasu
Design Compaison
When you put the Orient Triton and the Orient Kamasu side-by-side, the similarities are there for all to see. But they aren’t identical, with both watches having slight difference which set them apart.
Starting with the Orient Triton, we see a traditional dive watch combination of large dot hour markers and thick arrow hands. This standard black/silver model works really well, with that high level of contrast making it easy to read even when you’re diving to the depths. A red-tipped seconds hand rounds off the catch face, with a small date window found at the 4 o’clock position, something that you don’t see all that often!
With the Kamasu, the markers change slightly as the 12 o’clock marker becomes more pointed, with the rest of the hour markings coming in rectangles rather than circles. The hand design is identical to the Triton but weirdly those rectangular hour markers give the watch an overall more sporty feel rather than a pure diver. At 3 o’clock the Kamasu features a day/date window which again adds to the sports watch stylings.
The bezels on both watches match black and silver colorings to create classic dive watch vibes. There are some very slight differences though – the Triton’s bezel numbering is a little bolder than the Kamasu’s, with the latter holding more detail around the entirety of the bezel versus the Triton.
In these sorts of comparisons, the design largely comes down to personal preference. If you want a quintessential dive watch, the Triton definitely leans more that way with the circle hour markers and 0-10 marked bezel. On the other hand, the Kamasu undoubtedly carries sports watch characteristics, while also sporting a day/date for added functionality.
Case & Bracelet Comparison
At a quick glance you may be mistaken for thinking the case and bracelets on these two watches are exactly the same, but you’d be wrong – let’s take a look in more detail!
Firstly, the sizes. The Triton is the larger of the two watches at 43mm whereas the Kamasu is just 41.8mm. The case thicknesses follow, with the Triton coming in at 13mm and the Kamasu slightly thinner at 12.8mm. These will appeal differently depending on wrist size but again aligns the Triton to the slightly larger, dive watch classification.
From a bracelet perspective, there’s nothing to choose from between the two. As you can see below, they’re completed identical with both bracelets fitting into a 22m lug width and each sporting a fold-over clasp.
But the two stand-out differences between these two watches come in the crown and the crystal.
In line with that off-center date window, the Triton’s crown also sits at the 4 o’clock position also making it stand out from the crowd. The Kamasu’s crown is at the usual 3 o’clock position and is a little more slender in its shape and size.
On the crystal front, the Triton definitely edges it by sporting a sapphire crystal compared to the Kamasu’s mineral glass. In truth, you’d expect a sapphire crystal from a dive watch, given its susceptibility to knocks and scrapes, so it feels like the Kamasu’s really dropped the ball here!
In all honesty, it’s going to come down to size and robustness in this category. Those with smaller wrists will lean towards the Kamasu and its slimmed-down size, but it’s really hard to ignore the sapphire crystal on the Triton for that extra durability.
Movement Comparison
When it comes to the movement, there’s absolutely nothing to choose between the two (Triton – F6722, Kanasu – F6922), except the difference in date vs day/date complications we saw earlier.
Each movement delivers the following key specs:
- In house movement
- 22 jewels
- Hand-winding
- Hacking movement type
- 40 hours of power reserve
- 21,600 bhp
- Accurate to -15/+25 seconds per day
There’s nothing to choose between them in this round, so we’re onto the next one!
Dive Features
As we said at the top of this article, both the Triton and the Kamasu are branded as dive watches, so it’s only right we take a specific look at which is the best diver. Here’s a comparison of the key dive watch features of both watches.
| Orient Triton | Orient Kamasu | |
| Water Resistance | 200m (20 Bar) | 200m (20 Bar) |
| Lume | Yes | Yes |
| Bezel | Uni-directional | Uni-directional |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Mineral |
But as we’ve seen so often throughout this comparison, there really isn’t much to choose. Both watches are rated down to 200m of water resistance, feature strong lume, and have a uni-directional bezel for additional time tracking.
It may come down to the crystal, which as we covered earlier on, is one of the key differences here. If you’re looking for a stronger glass, the Triton’s sapphire crystal might just edge it over the Kamasu’s mineral.
Orient Triton vs Orient Kamasu: Price Comparison
And of course, no watch comparison is ever complete without looking at the price.
The good news is, there’s a clear difference here and it goes in the favor of the Triton which retails at $185 vs the Kamasu’s $260. In the context of these two watches, that’s a huge difference and one which we think is quite hard to justify.
With the key differences between these watches coming in their size (of which the Triton is bigger), the crystal (sapphire vs mineral), and the complication (Kamasu leads the way with a day/date) it’s hard to understand where the $75 extra comes from for the Kamasu.
Ultimately, if a day/date complication is a must-have and you like the sportier look and feel of the Kamasu, you’ll likely be comfortable paying the extra!
Orient Triton vs Orient Kamasu: Summary
It’s easy to see why dive watch fans go back and forth when comparing the Triton and the Kamasu. Both watches are super similar in their design, specs, and movement that it’s the fine details that really make the difference.
If you’re looking for a classic dive watch, the Triton is an absolute no-brainer here. It’s bigger, has a more classic dive watch design, and features a sapphire crystal for just $185 which is an absolute bargain.
The Kamasu is a great watch as well, but definitely one for those that like a dive/sports hybrid. It’s a little bit leaner, features a day/date complication, and has a sportier design on the face and the bezel. You do pay a little more for the pleasure though at $260.
But ultimately, whichever Orient you go for, you’ll be getting a fantastic watch that’ll keep you going through a dive expedition and keep you looking fresh when you’re on dry land too!