The Orient Three Star collection represents Japan's accessible automatic watch segment by utilizing a functional calibre engineered for daily reliability. The 'Three Star' designation identifies this piece as a staple of Orient’s durable and high-volume production history, emphasizing value over complication. This particular reference featured a masculine Tank-shaped case design with a unique revolving day-display that could roughly be similarized to the Sky Dweller's revolving annual calendar display.
Founded in Tokyo in 1950, Orient is one of Japan’s most significant and long-standing watch manufacturers, highly regarded for its unwavering focus on producing mechanical timepieces with in-house movements. Unlike many watchmakers in its price segment, Orient's production is vertically integrated, meaning the brand manufactures its own calibres, cases, and other components, ensuring a high degree of quality control.
Its diverse catalogue includes iconic model families such as the Bambino for classic dress watches, the Mako and Kamasu for robust dive watches, and the more premium, highly finished Orient Star line. Though part of the Seiko Epson corporation, Orient maintains its independent manufacturing heritage, cementing its distinct identity as a pillar of Japanese watchmaking.
Overall Grade: 8 / 10 | Old Display Stock, Visible Wear Production: est. 1999 Contents: Full-set Genre: Neo-Vintage Dress Watch
Size: 35x40mm Thickness: approx. 10mm Lug Width: approx. 18mm
Case: Steel rectangular case, visible wear due to prolonged display in store Bezel: Plain steel bezel, visible wear due to prolonged display Dial: Black dial, applied markers, circular center day-display Hands: Skeleton syringe hands
Crown: Functional and original pull-down steel crown Crystal: Mineral crystal, like new condition Bracelet: Original steel bracelet and clasp, visible wear Caseback: Solid steel snap caseback, stickered, visible wear Movement: Automatic Caliber: 59941