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A couple of shots of the M42 Diver19641st Edition from Orient (Seiko's oft forgotten sister brand)

I'm enjoying this M42s vintage style (with admittedly, Omega Seamaster 300-esque homage hands), wearable size (41mm) and a sufficient power reserve of ca. 50 hours. Lume on the hands and markers is quick to brightness, and winding on the wrist is surprisi
10d
By: pkonos
16
Larrykelley11
739

Taking a cue from our friend MarcO and in the interests of more detailed information,

this piece’s 39.5mm x 11.9mm case is SS, WR is 30m and, according to Orient Star, the movement's 70-hr. power reserve was made possible in part due to the use of a silicon escape wheel.
3M
By: pkonos
25
pkonos
1240

A manually wound Moon Phase from Japan’s “other” (sometimes forgotten) manufacture

Since getting it the other day, I’ve been enjoying the charm of the mother-of-pearl moon that waxes and wanes against the monochromatic, charcoal gray, gradient dial and sky. Orient Star M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase Hand Winding
3M
By: pkonos
25
pkonos
1240

Major brands and common mouvements. What are your thoughts on this?

Errors mentions, notes and additions welcome. Brand Company Movement Source Audemars Piguet Audemars Piguet Audemars Piguet, Vaucher Baume & Mercier Richemont ETA Blancpain Swatch Blancpain, ETA, Frederic Piguet Breguet Swatch Breguet, Frederic Piguet, ET
1Y
By: Bill
17
hora12reborn
6157

Orient re-creates its 1964 diver

The newly released Orient Star 1964 replicates the design of its 1964 predecessor but comes with a modern in house automatic movement. A steel watch, this version at slightly over 40 mm is not much bigger than the original. But its water resistance of 200
4Y
By: penang1974
4
penang1974
1116

My new Timex Waterbury GMT

I wasn’t planning on buying a new watch but I kept watching YouTube videos on this model and had to pull the trigger. Funny thing was I got it on the bracelet for the same MSRP it usually sells for on the strap. Plus I was looking for a Quartz GMT I do ha
4Y
By: kevinc1001
5
penang1974
1412

I need advice to up my watch game.

I usually don’t like to make my personal life public but when it comes to watch buying I can be well cheap believe me I’m not talking like Submariner vs Fifty Fathoms I’m talking more like Casio vs Timex cheap 😂. But at times I do on occasion spend more t
4Y
By: kevinc1001
11
kevinc1001
1806

Three are ROLEX so I decided to post here...

Got this box today, super happy! Never had a presentation box before. The Orient Star Ivory Dail is my Son's... had to borrow it to fill the last spot!
6Y
By: jcroberts1972
3
Bill
859

Orient Star for today ..........

Had some good sushi last night and thought I'd take a shot. Might as well set it and wear it today. Bob
8Y
By: Tony.A.
24
remarque
3651

Not too bad,,,

Hi JML, i find the thickness didn't bother me much....the diameter of the watch is pretty good for me in a dress watch. The bracelet doesn't cost more over the leather straps but I do find the quality a little on the low side compared to my other seiko an
8Y
By: YM
15
YM
3446