Orient has given its long-running Mako sports watch a GMT function for the first time. Five references have appeared for the Autumn/Winter 2026 collection, comprising four regular models and one 4,000-piece limited edition.
The watches were listed as in stock by an authorised UK retailer on 20 August 2026. Orient’s own global catalogue and press archive had not yet added them at the time of writing, so broader regional availability remains unconfirmed.
A Larger Mako With Familiar Equipment
The Mako GMT uses a 42.8 mm case made from brushed and polished 316L stainless steel. It measures 49.5 mm from lug to lug and 13.4 mm thick, making this a substantial watch rather than a compact travel companion. Each version has a sapphire crystal, a solid caseback and 20 bar, or 200 metres, of water resistance.
The three-link steel bracelet has solid end pieces and a deployant clasp. Around the dial is a 120-notch unidirectional bezel carrying a 24-hour scale instead of the usual elapsed-time markings.
The New F6P22 Automatic GMT Calibre
Inside is Orient’s F6P22 automatic GMT movement. The current listings state a power reserve of approximately 40 hours, hacking seconds and an accuracy range of +25 to -15 seconds per day. The movement drives the normal hour, minute and seconds hands, the date at 3 o’clock and a fourth central hand that completes one turn every 24 hours.
There is an important limitation. The GMT hand cannot be adjusted independently on this first version. To show another time zone, the wearer rotates the bezel to place the required offset against the fixed 24-hour hand. It works, but travellers who frequently change the local hour may prefer a movement with an independently adjustable hand.
Five References, Five Personalities
All five watches share the same case, movement and bracelet, but the colour changes give each one a noticeably different character.
Black RA-BC0001B30B
The black model is the quietest and most versatile of the five. Its black dial and black and grey bezel keep the watch restrained, while the red GMT hand supplies a useful flash of colour. This is the easiest reference to imagine wearing every day.
Green RA-BC0002E30B
The green RA-BC0002E30B is richer without becoming overly bright. Its deep green dial works with the coordinating bezel section and the red GMT hand remains easy to identify. It offers more personality than black while still looking like a traditional steel sports watch.
Blue RA-BC0003L30B
The regular blue RA-BC0003L30B feels closest to the familiar Mako formula. The blue dial and matching bezel section give it a classic aquatic look, with the red GMT hand adding contrast. It is the safest colourful choice for anyone who already associates the Mako with blue.
Orange RA-BC0004Y30B
The orange RA-BC0004Y30B is easily the boldest regular model. Its warm dial changes the personality of the watch completely, and the gold-coloured GMT hand feels better integrated than a red one would have. The black and grey bezel also keeps the orange from overwhelming the design.
Limited Edition RA-BC0005L30B
The RA-BC0005L30B Limited Edition is more than another blue option. It receives a graduated blue dial, a blue and grey bezel, a blue GMT hand and a contrasting black crown. Production is limited to 4,000 pieces worldwide, giving it a separate identity from the regular blue reference.
Price and Availability
Each regular reference has a stated RRP of £425 and a current EU price of €531.95. The limited edition increases to an RRP of £450 and a current price of €562.95. These prices were available on 20 August 2026 and may change. No confirmed United States price was available.
I own more than five Orient watches and the orange model is easily my favourite here. I have made my decision: I will buy the RA-BC0004Y30B. The 42.8 mm case and 49.5 mm lug-to-lug length should work well on my roughly eight-inch wrist. Its non-independent GMT hand is a compromise, but it has not changed my choice.
The prices and availability above were checked at WatchNation on 20 August 2026. WatchNation is an authorised Orient retailer, and its listings showed all five watches in stock with a three-year international Orient manufacturer warranty at the time of writing.
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