Affordable Watch Straps for Orient
Orient is one of the best values in mechanical watches — the dressy Bambino, the dive-ready Mako, Kamasu, and Ray II, and the upscale Orient Star. Because Orient is already affordable, you won't be paying boutique strap prices, but the stock straps and bracelets are often the weakest part of the package. Other sites carry leather, rubber, and bracelet alternatives for $5–$22 that dramatically upgrade the look. The key quirk is lug width: the Bambino uses an unusual 21mm, while the Mako, Kamasu, and Ray II divers use 22mm. Match the width and you transform the watch for the price of lunch.
Price context
Orient stock straps: included. Aftermarket upgrades: $10–$40. Other sites: $5–$22.
Lug widths
- 21mm (Bambino)
- 22mm (Mako, Kamasu, Ray II)
- 20mm (Orient Star Classic)
- 22mm (Orient Star Sport)
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Buying tips
- 01The Bambino uses an odd 21mm lug width — a frequent mistake is buying 20mm or 22mm, which won't fit; search specifically for 21mm.
- 02The Mako, Kamasu, and Ray II all use 22mm, a very common size with a huge selection of dive straps and bracelets on other sites.
- 03Upgrading the stock folded-link bracelet on a Mako or Ray to a solid-link or beads-of-rice bracelet is the single biggest perceived-quality boost.
- 04A simple leather strap in 21mm transforms the Bambino from a budget piece into a convincing dress watch.
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What lug width does the Orient Bambino use?
The Orient Bambino uses a 21mm lug width across its main versions — an unusual size that trips up many first-time buyers who assume it's 20mm or 22mm. A 20mm strap will leave gaps and a 22mm strap won't fit at all, so search specifically for 21mm. Because the Bambino is a dress watch, a slim leather strap in brown or black is the ideal pairing, and other sites stock 21mm leather for $5–$20. The 21mm size is shared with some Seiko and Piaget models, so demand keeps it reasonably available despite being off-standard.
What size strap do the Orient Mako, Kamasu, and Ray II use?
The Orient Mako (including Mako II and III), the Kamasu, and the Ray II all use a 22mm lug width — a very common, well-supported size. That gives you an enormous range of dive-ready options on other sites: FKM rubber, tropic straps, NATOs, and solid-link or beads-of-rice bracelets, all for $5–$22. Since these are 200m divers, an FKM rubber strap or a quality steel bracelet suits them best. Upgrading from the stock bracelet to a solid-link 22mm bracelet is one of the most popular and impactful changes Orient diver owners make.
Should I upgrade the bracelet on my Orient diver?
Many owners do. The stock bracelets on the Mako, Kamasu, and Ray II use folded end-links and lighter construction that feel less premium than the watch deserves. Swapping to a solid-link, beads-of-rice, or oyster-style 22mm bracelet from other sites — typically $12–$25 — gives a noticeable jump in heft and finish for very little money. Look for one with solid end-links and a milled clasp. You'll need a basic bracelet tool to size it by removing links, which costs around $5. It's the highest-impact upgrade for an Orient diver.
Are aftermarket straps worth it on an affordable Orient?
Absolutely. Because Orient watches are inexpensive, the factory sometimes economizes on the strap or bracelet, which is the part you actually touch and see most. A $5–$22 strap or bracelet from other sites can transform the watch's wrist presence — a leather strap dresses up a Bambino, while a solid bracelet or FKM rubber elevates a Mako. Since the watches themselves punch well above their price, a small strap investment lets the rest of the watch shine. Just match the correct lug width: 21mm for the Bambino, 22mm for the divers.