Japanese watch brand Orient Star expands its Sports Collection by introducing two new Avant-garde Skeleton models. These new watches come with Orient Star’s first automatic movement with a silicon escapement wheel.
Alongside other Skeleton models from the Orient Star Classic and Contemporary collections, the Avant-garde Skeleton from the Sports Collection is known for its dynamic designs and bold openwork. The latest models have evolved to a new level with advanced precision processing technology on the dial and movement.
The new Avant-garde Skeleton spotlights a precision-moulded openwork dial. The complex two-layer dial layout has been skilfully calculated for a seamless look.
The upper plate with indices features a different colour and finish to the lower plate. The well arranged hands stand out from the upper plate, giving a sense of depth and dimension to the distinct skeleton structure. The SAR-coated sapphire crystal glass offers clear view of every facet of the design.
The new Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton watches house the caliber F8F64 automatic movement with silicon escapement wheel.
This movement boasts Geneva stripes on the surface. It has a partially hollowed-out base plate revealing a blue silicon escapement wheel near the small second of the 6 o’clock position. This was created using a cutting-edge high precision manufacturing technology which has been registered for Japanese and international patents.
The caliber F8F64 has a 60-hour power reserve – a first for Orient Star’s automatic movement. Moreover, it offers high accuracy of +15 seconds to -5 seconds per day.
The high-quality stainless steel case and bezel with hexagonal screws have a delicate brushed finish, while the mirror finish achieved with Sallaz polishing enhances the elegance.
Among the new models, the first one comes with a stainless steel bracelet. The second version combines a black-plated case and dial with a Cordura Ballistic Nylon strap.
Technical details
Model: Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton
Collection: Sports
References
RE-BZ0001S: Steel version
RE-BZ0002B: Black steel version
Movement
Automatic (with hand winding) mechanical in-house calibre F8F64 made in Japan
Power reserve: 60 hours
Accuracy: ＋15 seconds ～ －5 seconds per day
Power reserve indicator
Second hand hacking
24 jewels
Case
Stainless steel SUS316L
Stainless steel SUS316L, black plated
Case height: 50.0 mm
Width: 42.3 mm
Thickness: 2.4 mm
Glass: Sapphire crystal with super anti-reflective coating
Case-back: Sapphire crystal
Water resistance to 10 bar (100 m)
Dial
Silver or black
Bracelet
Stainless steel (SUS316L) with trifold deployant buckle with push button, width 21 mm
Cordura ballistic nylon (black) with trifold deployant buckle with push button, width 21 mm
Suggested retail price
RE-BZ0001S: ¥242,000
RE-BZ0002B: ¥242,000
RE-BZ0003S: ¥253,000 (prestige shop edition)
