New posts Japanese Watches http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/forum Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:13:21 +0000 20 http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/forum/index.php?/topic/9035-poor-mans-skxa35/
http://orientwatchusa.com/mens/diver-watches/un9p002y


I wasn't a huge fan of the Orient 100m quartz diver I picked up a couple years ago, but this one looks kinda fun.  This UN9P002Y they claim is 200m.  Orient USA lists it at $170.00 but one should be able to get it for half off, no?

And I know as a quartz it is no comparison to the SKXA35 but the overall look is similar and it should be quite a bit easier on the wallet!

Now go ahead and tell me its rubbish.]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/forum/index.php?/topic/9035-poor-mans-skxa35/ http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/forum/index.php?/topic/9033-orient-fem65007b9/









Sapphire and hands to follow shortly! ]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:21:05 +0000 http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/forum/index.php?/topic/9033-orient-fem65007b9/ http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/forum/index.php?/topic/8997-orient-royalty-from-1961/


The back polished up a bit more with Cape Cod cloth but hard to actually photograph.. Number on back but not visible in pic is F.92006..



Found an old Orient box to put it in..



A quick wrist shot..



This is one classy watch that pictures don't really do justice..]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:40:40 +0000 http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/forum/index.php?/topic/8997-orient-royalty-from-1961/ http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/forum/index.php?/topic/8993-a-good-old-seiko-as-an-option/
Ok, here's my problem...
I'm in love with the Seiko Sarb031

But I just cannot pull the trigger on the $600 + price tag.
Things I love about it: domed crystal, saber hands, simple uncluttered face (no numerals, just hashes), small diameter (by standards these days). It's a retro watch.

So, if I can't get that, what should I get? Hmmmm.
Not many options. There's this from Orient:

Not bad looking....& very affordable, but it's quartz.

So now I'm wondering about a vintage Seiko.... something from the 60s or 70s. If I do an ebay search on the word "diashock," it's amazing how many beautiful possibilities pop up.
To be clear, what's important is:  domed crystal, clean number-less face, white face/silver hands, dauphine/saber style hands.... and as a minor preference, the dial at the 3:00 position.

That said, I'm scared to death to plunk down $$ on a "vintage/classic" watch cuz I don't know what I'm doing. I have no point of reference re expectations. if I buy a brand new 7s26 I know *exactly what I'm getting & what to expect. But I assume not all of these older modles were created equally. What about reliability? What about durability? How do I know if it's hand-wind mechanical vs automatic? Blah blah blah.

So anyway, I know some of you guys have been collecting watches since Noah built the ark, so gimme the benefit of your vast knowledge, please.

TM]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:53:33 +0000 http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/forum/index.php?/topic/8993-a-good-old-seiko-as-an-option/ http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/forum/index.php?/topic/8990-belated-christmas-present/


I've had my eye on these for a LONG time & they're getting harder to find.
I sent off to Amazon.co.uk for this one.

I LOVE IT.
Solid bracelet, 200m, great lume.... it's built like a tank. You can get 'em with the cloth strap, but I was for bracelet all the way.

Suddenly Citizen has overtaken the Orient & Sako count in my box.
Hmmmmm, gonna have to do something about that.

Cheers,


TM]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:05:05 +0000 http://www.orientalwatchsite.com/forum/index.php?/topic/8990-belated-christmas-present/