Orient Mako Kamasu RA-AA0827V39B Watch - Purple Gradient Dial

Orient Mako Kamasu RA-AA0827V39B Watch

The Orient Mako Kamasu RA-AA0827V39B is a men's automatic dive watch with a 41.8 mm diameter, part of a limited edition. Its 316L stainless steel case, with brushed and polished finishes, features a screw-down crown at 3 o'clock and a screwed solid case back with a dolphin engraving. The unidirectional 120-click bezel with a 60-minute scale and black aluminum insert contrasts with the purple gradient dial.

The purple dial features a gradient finish that intensifies in the centre and darkens towards the edges, with a sunburst texture. It has baton indices and silver-tone hands with luminous material, a gold-tone seconds hand and a day and date window at 3 o'clock. The sapphire crystal protects the dial from scratches. The three-link stainless steel bracelet fastens with a deployant clasp with push-buttons and safety lock, and tapers from 22 mm at the lugs to 20 mm at the clasp.

The Orient F6922 in-house movement offers 22 jewels, a 40-hour power reserve and a declared accuracy of +25 to -15 seconds per day. It includes manual winding and hacking. Water resistance is 200 m (20 bar) and magnetic resistance is 4,800 A/m. Reference RA-AA0827V39B identifies this purple dial variant within the Mako Kamasu collection, also known as Kamasu III.

F6922 Automatic Sapphire 200 m Black Aluminum Bezel Purple Gradient Dial Limited Edition

Why choose this watch?

The Orient RA-AA0827V39B is aimed at those looking for an automatic men's watch with real dive specifications. Its status as a 200 m dive watch with a screw-down crown and a unidirectional 120-click bezel places it among functional divers. The sapphire crystal and the declared accuracy of +25 to -15 seconds per day set it apart from direct rivals. The 41.8 mm case is contained. The F6922 movement, with manual winding and hacking, brings the versatility of a complete automatic calibre.

Technical specifications

Movement

• Type: automatic (mechanical self-winding).
• Calibre: Orient F6922, in-house.
• Jewels: 22.
• Power reserve: 40 hours.
• Declared accuracy: +25 to -15 seconds per day.
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, day and date. Manual winding and hacking.

Case and dimensions

• Reference: RA-AA0827V39B.
• Brand: Orient.
• Collection: Mako Kamasu (Kamasu III).
• Edition: limited.
• Case material: 316L stainless steel.
• Finish: brushed and polished.
• Diameter: 41.8 mm.
• Thickness: 12.8 mm.
• Lug to lug: 46.8 mm.
• Lug width: 22 mm.
• Weight: 169 g (approximate).
• Crown: screw-down, at 3 o'clock.
• Case back: screwed, solid, with dolphin engraving.
• Water resistance: 200 m (20 bar).
• Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m.

Dial, bezel, crystal and bracelet

• Dial: purple with gradient and sunburst texture, with baton indices.
• Hands: silver-tone, with gold-tone seconds hand.
• Luminescence: on hands and hour markers.
• Bezel: unidirectional, 120 clicks, 60-minute scale, black aluminum insert.
• Crystal: sapphire.
• Bracelet: SUS316L stainless steel, three links.
• Clasp width: 20 mm.
• Clasp: deployant with push-buttons and safety lock.
• Gender: men.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Orient Kamasu and the Seiko Prospex Turtle?

Both are 200 m dive watches with a screw-down crown, unidirectional bezel and Japanese movements with hacking and manual winding. The differences lie in their approach. The Kamasu uses a sapphire crystal, declares an accuracy of +25 to -15 seconds per day and offers a more contained 41.8 mm case. The Turtle uses Hardlex crystal, declares -35 to +45 seconds per day and uses a 45 mm cushion-shaped case. The Kamasu wins on specifications and size versatility; the Turtle wins on lume, design character and resale value.

Is the purple colour of the dial uniform or does it change with the light?

The dial has a gradient finish that intensifies in the centre and darkens towards the edges, with a sunburst texture that reflects light differently depending on the angle. Under direct light it shows a more vivid purple, while indoors it tends towards a deeper, darker tone. It is not a flat colour: the variation is part of the intended effect and is appreciated depending on the light.