Dr No[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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Well, I just spent an hour researching Orient . . .
Nov 26, 2009,12:23 PM
. . . after reading your review, Graham; I was aware of Orient, but didn't realize the breadth of their line-up until just now. They've just released a pocket watch with a manual winding hacking (!) movement, and power reserve indicator at 9:00. When that gets loaded into a wristwatch, there will be one on my left wrist . . . chocolate brown dial, too, please ;-). Many thanks for the fascinating read, Graham . . . best regards, Art
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Very nice review
By: tee530 : November 25th, 2009-11:29
Thanks Graham for the detailed writeup. I was not familiar with the brand, and you efforts to place it in context with Seiko are much appreciated. Although you say the display back isn't a highlight of the watch, would you mind posting a photo of the back...
here you go Tom. ...
By: G99 : November 25th, 2009-11:51
here you go Tom. a couple to help you see. sadly its dark and my house is full of spotlights and its rained for at least 2 weeks so no outside shots taken. if it rains anymore i'll take an underwater shot :) best Graham...
Not bad...
By: tee530 : November 25th, 2009-12:04
...agreed that the movement doesn't grab you by the lapels, but it has a clean, functional, workmanlike aesthetic that reminds me in spirit of the old 1960s Eterna-Matics. The proof is in the running: if these movements have the reliability and durability...
Excellent review
By: AFSG : November 25th, 2009-19:59
very nice review - love the "quartz movements of which i have no wish to speak" comment - I can imagine you frowning typing this. The strap looks amazing - love the buckle... Orient isn’t a brand I’ve had much interest in but I must say this o...
Excellent review as usual, Graham..
By: BDLJ : November 25th, 2009-14:07
...always appreciate your perspective. That is a handsome watch. Only issues I have are that I'm not too keen on the Power Reserve indicator (though it seems to be a bit of an Orient signature, and I don't really like ANY PRs..), nor the font on the sub-s...
i was going to thank...
By: G99 : November 25th, 2009-14:15
i was going to thank you Ben, but i've read all of your post and now i'm in tears over your brutal criticism :))) i do agree with you over the display back. totally unnessesary. power reserves on auto's not nessesary, but useful on handwinds perhaps. it i...
Robust watch, Graham
By: ling5hk : November 25th, 2009-14:37
Thanks for the review. From the pic, I personally feel that the strap is a bit too thick. Regards Ling
Looks tough as nails...
By: fernando : November 25th, 2009-18:09
Graham and with a killer brown strap to match the dial! The movement looks clean and tidy and as you say reliable & accurate-what more do you want? I am sure you will not have any issues with this watch and will grow to respect it for what it delivers...
Nice acquisition and excellent review!
By: Ginger : November 25th, 2009-20:03
This watch really suits you. Thank you for taking the time to write it up. While on the subject of Japanese watches - The hunt can bring happy surprises - I have been out of touch for a while and with 2 hrs to spare logged on for the first time in weeks a...
you have the luck of...
By: G99 : November 26th, 2009-01:43
you have the luck of the gods Ginger. i've been after a Citizen chronometer ever since i started down the japanese watch route and never seen one in a condition or at a price i'd be prepared to pay. look forward to seeing it best Graham
ahhh.
By: BDLJ : November 26th, 2009-18:48
I just missed out on a 36000 Citizen Leopard...ridiculously low price. But in a gold-plated case which made me back off a bit..
Well, I just spent an hour researching Orient . . .
By: Dr No : November 26th, 2009-12:23
. . . after reading your review, Graham; I was aware of Orient, but didn't realize the breadth of their line-up until just now. They've just released a pocket watch with a manual winding hacking (!) movement, and power reserve indicator at 9:00. When that...