This diver series is the most popular collection that Orient has
to offer. A feature that makes this model into a professional
diver watch is its water-resistance of up to 200 meters. This is
perfect for you if you enjoy scuba diving on your vacations to
Hawaii. You will notice that this watch combines the timeless
design of the dial with the sporty look of the bezel to create a
work of art.
This collection of diver watch is all mechanical. What this
means is that it runs on the spring of the watch. When the diver
watch is worn, it will automatically store power in the spring.
Hence the name, automatic watches.
The dial for this watch comes with both day and date indicators
located at the 3 oclock position. The day indicator is adjusted
by unscrewing the push-button, located on the 2 oclock position,
and pushing the button for the specific day. The date indicator
is adjusted by the crown (time-setting piece) located on the 3
oclock position.
This watch has a two-level crown which adjusts both the time and
the date. The 1st level corresponds to the time while the 2nd
level corresponds to the date. To adjust either level, you must
first loosen the screw-down crown. The purpose of a screw-down
crown is so that water does not enter the case. Not only does the
crown have shoulders for added protection, but it also has the
official orient logo engraved on the crown.
Another attribute that adds to the value of this watch is its
unidirectional bezel. The purpose of this feature is so that you
can adjust the time bezel to the minute hand to see how many
minutes have gone by. The time hands, as well as the hour
indicators, are both luminescent. This allows for the owner to
view the time during the evening.
The band for this series comes in either stainless steel metal
or black urethane. In the metal band variation, the links come in
matte finish. You will notice the
fold-over-push-button-clasp-with-safety and how it gives added
protection so that the watch does not come off inadvertently.
Unlike the metal band, the urethane variation comes in a buckle
clasp.
Since this collection is so popular, Orient offers a total of 8
variations to this watch: 4 with metal bands and 4 with urethane
bands. Within the metal bands, there are different dial and bezel
colors: black dial on black bezel, blue dial on blue bezel, blue
dial on blue/orange bezel, and orange dial on black bezel.
Likewise, the urethane band variation has different dial and
bezel colors: black dial on black bezel, blue dial on blue/orange
bezel, blue dial on blue bezel, and orange dial on black bezel.
With its roots dating back to 1901, Orient Watch has specialized
in the manufacture and growth of mechanical timepieces. Since
1950, Orient has been at the forefront of the production of
mechanical watches in Japan. When it comes to watchmaking, Orient
does not have an obscure history: Orient has been producing
mechanical watches for more than 60 years. It is one of the top
three watch manufacturers from Japan and produces 2 million
watches per year. Frankly, it may be the biggest watch brand
you’ve never heard of. All of Orient’s movements are exclusively
made in Japan and no iteration in manufacturing is outsourced.
The implicit value of possessing an Orient watch is that the only
way to enjoy its tremendous quality is through ownership.
Orient prides itself on the premise that its timepieces are a
“watchmaker’s watch”-- a no frills mechanical watch that is
robust and trustworthy.
* Our online reputation suggests that an Orient watch is
reliable out of the box. This can be attributed to Orient’s
undying dedication to mechanical watches.
* In the eye of the Quartz Revolution in the 1970s, the other
top Japanese brands went on to predominantly manufacture quartz,
while Orient remained focused on its mechanical movements. And
while Orient does produce quartz watches, all movements are
supplied by its parent company.
* So what’s the difference between quartz and mechanical?
Despite the obvious difference in moving parts, the short answer
is seen in the smooth sweeping second hand of a mechanical watch
versus the choppy tick of a quartz movement.
As an in-house movement producer, Orient joins a short list of
watch companies that actually manufacture their movements
in-house and exclusively for their own use. In the industry, it
is highly uncommon that a company produces their own movements
in-house, and by doing so Orient Watch can ensure that the
quality of their wristwatches are held to the highest standards—
Orient’s watches have often been lauded for their rich styling,
dependability, and tremendous value.