Watch Straps for the Orient Mako
The Orient Mako is the internet's favorite budget dive watch — a Japanese automatic diver with all the right features at under $150. The Mako II (RA-AA0001 series) uses a 22mm lug width. The Orient Ray II also uses 22mm. The Mako's sporty dive character suits rubber, NATO, and tropic straps perfectly. Premium alternatives run $40–$100. AliExpress has dive-ready options starting at $3.
Popular strap styles for the Orient Mako
Buying tips
- 01Mako II and Ray II both use 22mm — a common size with massive AliExpress selection.
- 02Rubber straps are the most popular Mako upgrade — search 'FKM rubber strap 22mm quick release'.
- 03The Mako's crown-at-3-o'clock (not 4) means most NATO pass-through straps work fine without crown interference.
- 04The Mako's blue dial pairs beautifully with navy rubber or a navy-black NATO stripe.
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What lug width is the Orient Mako?
The Orient Mako II (RA-AA0001, RA-AA0002, RA-AA0004 series) uses a 22mm lug width. The Orient Ray II (RA-AA0002, RA-AA0302, RA-AA0001 series) also uses 22mm. The original Mako (CEM65 series) uses 22mm. The Mako USA (FEM65 series) uses 22mm. 22mm is one of the most common dive-watch lug widths with excellent AliExpress coverage in rubber, NATO, tropic, sailcloth, and leather. The Mako's case uses standard spring bars — quick-release straps in 22mm install and remove in seconds without tools.
What's the best cheap rubber strap for the Orient Mako?
The Orient Mako is a budget dive watch beloved for its honest value — and a rubber strap is the most natural upgrade. FKM rubber dive straps in 22mm are available on AliExpress for $8–$15 from sellers with 4.5+ ratings. Search 'FKM rubber strap 22mm quick release dive'. The Mako's blue dial pairs best with navy or midnight blue rubber; the black-dial Mako suits any dark rubber. For a vintage dive character that suits the Mako's retro crown-at-3-position, a tropic-style perforated rubber at $5–$10 is excellent. The Mako is often the first automatic dive watch for new collectors — AliExpress rubber straps at $8–$15 are particularly well-matched to the Mako's $120–$150 price point.
Does the Orient Mako look good on a NATO strap?
Yes — the Orient Mako on a NATO is a classic budget-watch strap combo, particularly popular in the r/Watches and r/SeikoMods communities (where Orient is discussed alongside Seiko). The Mako's 42mm case handles the extra height of a NATO strap well without looking disproportionate. Blue-black striped NATOs or solid navy NATOs are the most popular pairings for the blue Mako; solid olive or black for the black dial. AliExpress G10 NATO straps in 22mm run $3–$8 — a particularly strong value proposition on a watch that cost under $150 new.