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)

Japanese watch brand Orient has launched four new models to its best-selling Classic and Simple Style series in the Classic Collection. The new models add day-date and 24-hour indicators, as well as new dial colour options, combining classical and casual styles that convey the charm of mechanical watches.

The Classic and Simple Style series is known for its traditional classical face, a domed glass with a retro feel, and delicate case design with slender lugs.

The new models feature an entirely new design adopting the popular Roman numeral indices in six positions. The dial indicates the day at 10 o’clock, a 24-hour indicator at 5 o’clock, and a date window at 3 o’clock. The five hands of the multi-hand display and dual markers on the outer rim of the dial result in a dynamic design adding a new charm to the Classic and Simple Style series.

In addition, four dial colour variations enhance the appeal of these new models. The traditional, classical look of the white and ivory dials, coupled with blue hands, can be paired with any occasion or style.

In contrast are the grey and bordeaux-coloured dials that give a casual impression. The stylish bordeaux dial, coupled with yellow gold-coloured hands and indices, creates an especially eye-catching presence on the wearer’s wrist.

These updated Classic and Simple Style models feature an automatic in-house calibre F6B22 with hand-winding and hacking seconds hand functions. Displaying the time as well as calendar, this 22 jewel movement has a 40-hour power reserve.

Technical details

Model: Orient Classic and Simple Style

References

• RA-AK0701S: White dial with black strap
• RA-AK0702Y: Ivory dial with brown strap
• RA-AK0704N: Grey dial with grey strap
• RA-AK0705R: Bordeaux dial with Bordeaux strap

Movement
Automatic (with hand winding) mechanical in-house calibre F6B22 made in Japan
Power reserve: 40 hours
Accuracy: ＋25 seconds ～ －15 seconds per day
Second hands hacking
22 jewels

Functions
Date, day and 24-hour indicator

Case
Stainless steel
Case size: Length 46.5 mm / width 40.5 mm / thickness 12.6 mm
Front glass: Domed crystal glass
Back: See-through exhibition case back in crystal glass
Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m)

Dial
White, Ivory, Grey or Bordeaux

Strap
Leather
Pin buckle
Strap width: 21 mm

Japanese watch brand Orient has added four new models to its Diver design series. The new Orient Mako Arabic dial models have been upgraded with sapphire crystal glass and are ideal for sports and outdoor activities or casual wear.

Orient’s Diver design models are an important part of its 70-plus year history, representing everything that it stands for since their launch in the 1960s. This series has a dolphin icon engraved on the case back and is popularly known as Orient Mako since its launch in 2004.

Orient Diver Design aka “Mako” New Models

Water resistance to 20-bar, the Orient Diver design models with sapphire crystal glass originally featured bar or dot indices, but the new models have Arabic numerals at 12, 6 and 9 o’clock. Moreover, the Arabic numerals lend a more casual feel compared to the bar or dot indices reminiscent of traditional, authentic divers’ watches.

The colour of the dial is reminiscent of a beachside view, with the day-date window and Luminous Light hands and indices allow the time to be read even in the dark.

The new line-up includes four models; light blue and ivory evoking beach views during the day, and bordeaux and grey evoking the beach in twilight. The yellow accent on tip of the second hand on the light blue and bordeaux dials, and the orange accent on the hand of the ivory and grey dials, suggest the sun’s rays.

The bezel plate with six grooves, common to all Diver design models, is colour-coordinated to match the dial, and on the aluminium plate of the bezel, two different colours share borders separated at the triangular and 15-minute markers: light blue and blue, light grey and grey, bordeaux and brown and beige and green.

Lastly, these new Orient Mako models are powered by the automatic in-house calibre F6922 (with hand winding) with a 40-hour power reserve.

Technical details

Model: Orient Diver Design “Mako”
Collection: Sports

References
RA-AA0818L: Steel case, Light blue dial
RA-AA0819N: Steel case, Grey dial
RA-AA0820R: Steel case, Bordeaux dial
RA-AA0821S: Steel case, Ivory dial

Movement
Automatic (with hand winding) mechanical in-house calibre F6922 made in Japan
Second hands hacking
22 jewels
Power reserve: 40 hours
Accuracy: ＋25 seconds ～ －15 seconds per day

Case
Material: Stainless steel
Height: 46.8 mm
Width: 41.8 mm
Thickness: 12.8 mm
Uni-directional rotating bezel
Sapphire crystal glass
Screw down crown
Stainless steel case back with Dolphin icon
Water resistance: 20 bar/200 m (not an ISO standard diver’s watch)

Dial
Colour of dial: Light blue, Grey, Bordeaux, Ivory
Luminous Light
Day date window at 3 o’clock

Bracelet
Stainless steel (SUS316L)
Trifold deployant buckle with push button and security latch
Strap width: 22 mm

Other versions (with dot and index markers)
RA-AA0810N: Steel case, Grey gradient dial
RA-AA0811E: Steel case, Blue-green gradient dial
RA-AA0812L: Steel case, Blue gradient dial
RA-AA0813R: Bronze colored steel case, Burgundy gradient dial
RA-AA0814R: Steel case, Burgundy gradient dial
RA-AA0815L: Steel case, Blue gradient dial

Orient Star has added two new Layered Skeleton models to its Contemporary Collection. The dial designs are inspired by textile patterns and enhanced by light blue colouring.

Orient Star’s Layered Skeleton watch features an original dial composed of two layers and takes its inspiration from the elegant layering of suit textiles. The upper layer dial representing the outer material of a suit is designed with a herringbone pattern, while the lower layer dial has a paisley pattern with a luster reminiscent of a cupra lining.

The contrasting fabrics provide a unique accent to the overall look of the watch. The large semi-skeleton opening on the dial is paisley shaped, and the open-work design of the power reserve display also reveals the inner workings of the mechanical movement. This sense of depth combined with the textile patterns creates an eye-catching look.

The latest Orient Star Layered Skeleton models feature a refreshing blue colour on the herringbone-patterned upper layer dial and paisley-patterned lower layer dial. In contrast to the previous white or dark coloured models, the subtly different smoky light blue tones of the new models emphasize each layer and add a colourful accent to the metallic feel of the dial.

Orient Star Layered Skeleton Limited Edition

The limited-edition model of 1,000 pieces worldwide, does not feature the textile pattern on the dial, but the grey upper layer and blue bottom layers create a sophisticated two-toned colour scheme that can be matched to a range of styles from blue to grey. In addition to a metal bracelet, the limited-edition model comes with a grey calf leather strap to change the look of the watch.

The textile motif extends to the gentle curves of the case’s lugs that evoke drapes of fabric. Furthermore, the dual-curved sapphire crystal with non-reflective coating for increased legibility also complements the model’s unique design. The metal bracelet with short five-piece links adds an elegant touch as well as comfort for the wearer.

The mechanical automatic in-house calibre F6F44 movement offers a 50-hour power reserve and stable high accuracy.

The highly sophisticated mechanism is visible beneath the Layered Skeleton, complete with Orient Star’s power reserve indicator.

Technical details

Model: Orient Star Layered Skeleton
Collection: Contemporary
References: RE-AV0B08L and RE-AV0B09N

Movement
Automatic (with hand winding) mechanical in-house calibre F6F44 made in Japan
Power reserve: 50 hours
Accuracy: ＋25 seconds ～ －15 seconds per day
Power reserve indicator
Second hand hacking
24 jewels

Case
Stainless steel case
Case size: Length 48.3 mm / width 41.0 mm / thickness 13.6 mm
Glass: Dual curved sapphire crystal (AR (anti-reflective) coating),
Case back: See-through exhibition case back, limited edition and serial number engraving in case of RE-AV0B09N
Water resistance to 100m (10 bar)

Bracelet
RE-AV0B08L: Stainless steel (SUS316L) / trifold deployant buckle with push button / width 20 mm
RE-AV0B09N: Stainless steel (SUS316L) / trifold deployant buckle with push button / width 20mm / exchangeable leather strap

Dial
RE-AV0B08L: Light blue
RE-AV0B09N: Silver grey

Edition
Silver grey dial version is limited to 1,000 pieces

Other Orient Star Layered Skeleton models

RK-AV0B06N: Steel case with greige (combination of grey and beige) color dial, available only at the official Orient Star online store
RK-AV0B07E: Steel case with olive color dial, available only at the official Orient Star online store
RE-AV0B01S (RK-AV0B01S): Steel case with white color dial
RE-AV0B02Y (RK-AV0B02Y): Steel case with brown color dial
RE-AV0B03B (RK-AV0B03B): Steel case with black color dial
RE-AV0B05E (RE-AV0B05E): Steel case with green color dial
RK-AV0B04S: Steel case with white color dial, Prestige Shop Edition

Orient Star has announced the launch of three limited-edition watches inspired by the colours of the sky and sea that connect the world. The new series includes three new models: Modern Skeleton and Semi Skeleton from the Orient Star Contemporary Collection and Semi Skeleton for her from the Classic Collection.

Each watch features a new design reminiscent of the sea at dawn and is engraved with a limited-edition serial number on the case back.

Inspired by the seaside at dawn, the three models depict beautiful sea and sky scenes just after the sun has risen. The pink gold colour on the bezel, hands, and indices symbolises the warm light of the sun, while the gradation from green in the center of the dial to navy blue on the outer edges symbolises the emerald green of the lapping waves and the dark blue of the sky.

The Modern Skeleton from the Contemporary Collection combines shades of green enhancing the distinct dial indicators, adding a touch of elegance to the sporty design. The Orient Star Contemporary Modern Skeleton watch is limited to 900 pieces worldwide.

The combination of green and pink gold colours makes the simple Semi Skeleton look even more stylish. This timepiece is limited to 600 pieces worldwide.

Limited to 300 pieces worldwide, the new Orient Star Classic Semi Skeleton watch features a 30.5 mm and Green gradation dial.

Technical details

Collection: Contemporary
Model: Orient Star Modern Skeleton, Reference RE-AV0120L

Movement
Automatic (with hand winding) mechanical in-house caliber F6F44 made in Japan
Accuracy: ＋25 seconds ～ －15 seconds per day
Second hand hacking, 24 jewels
Power reserve: 50 hours

Case
Stainless steel case, rose gold colour plated bezel
Length: 49.0 mm / width: 41.0 mm / thickness: 12.0 mm
Glass: Sapphire crystal glass with AR (anti-reflective) coating
Caseback: Crystal glass, case-back ring with limited edition and serial number engraving
Water resistance to 10 bar (100 m)

Dial
Green gradation dial with open-heart at 9 o’clock
Hour and minutes
Small seconds at 6 o’clock
Power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock
Luminous Light

Strap
Stainless steel (SUS316L) bracelet
Trifold deployant buckle with push button
Width: 21 mm

Edition
Limited edition of 900 pieces

Collection: Contemporary
Model: Orient Star Modern Semi Skeleton, Reference RE-AT0015L

Movement
Automatic (with hand winding) mechanical in-house caliber F6R42 made in Japan
Accuracy: ＋25 seconds ～ －15 seconds per day
Second hand hacking, 22 jewels

Case
Material: Stainless steel case, rose gold colour plated bezel
Length: 46.2mm / width: 39.3 mm / thickness: 12.2 mm
Caseback: Crystal glass, case-back ring with limited edition and serial number engraving
Water resistance to 10 bar (100 m)

Strap
Leather (navy) strap
Trifold deployant buckle with push button
Width: 20 mm

Dial
Green gradation dial with open-heart at 9 o’clock
Hour, minute and centre seconds
Power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock
Luminous Light

Edition
Limited edition of 600 pieces

Collection: Classic
Model: Orient Star Classic Semi Skeleton, Reference RE-ND0017L

Movement
Automatic (with hand winding) mechanical in-house caliber 55C22 made in Japan
Power reserve: 40 hours
Accuracy: ＋40 seconds ～ －30 seconds per day

Case
Material: Stainless steel (Rose gold colour plated bezel)
Length: 36.6mm / width: 30.5 mm / thickness: 11.0 mm
Domed crystal glass
Case back: Crystal glass, limited edition and serial number engraving
Water resistance to 5 bar (50 m), 20 jewels

Strap
Stainless steel (SUS316L) bracelet
Butterfly deployant buckle
Width: 14 mm

Dial
Green gradation dial with open-heart at 9 o’clock
Hour and minutes

Edition
Limited edition of 300 pieces

Orient Star has launched a new Moon Phase model from its Classis collection. Popular for its original mechanical watch design and high-performance in-house movement, the Orient Star Classic Mechanical Moon Phase unveils a new simple moon phase design featuring a coloured dial by omitting the openwork.

The much acclaimed Mechanical Moon Phase watch stands out with ingenious design elements such as Orient Star’s iconic power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock, semi-skeleton window at 9 o’clock that shows the inner workings of the mechanical movement, and the moon phase mechanism at 6 o’clock with a date hand and date display.

In 2021 celebrating the 70th anniversary, Orient Star released Mechanical Moon Phase featuring an elegant and subdued ivory dial without openwork, while inheriting classical design codes such as the Roman numerals, railway track scale and highly legible leaf-shaped hands. This model made by requests of fans preferring a dial without openwork was available exclusively in Japan for the first time.

The theme of this new model evokes the elegance of time flowing in Japanese nature and features a beautifully coloured dial inspired by the moon reflected on Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture. Incorporating white mother-of-pearl and grey gradation, this model is available in a limited edition of 200 pieces.

The dial features a silvery moon in the night sky and a grey date indicator ring, three-dimensional printed Roman numerals, a black ring separating the dial and the transparent OS logo printed on the dial like a watermark.

The dual curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides allows the wearer to view all these details clearly.

The automatic mechanical in-house caliber F7M65 offers a power reserve of 50 hours as well as stable high accuracy of +15 seconds to -5 seconds per day. The beautiful finishing of the 46-F7 series movement can be admired through the sapphire crystal see-through case back.

Technical details

Collection: Classic
Series name: Orient Star Classic Mechanical Moon Phase
Reference: RE-AY0116A

Movement
Automatic (with hand winding) mechanical in-house caliber F7M65 made in Japan
Accuracy: ＋15 seconds ～ －5 seconds per day
Second hand hacking
22 jewels
Power reserve: 50 hours

Functions
Hour, minutes and seconds
Moon phase function (moon phase adjusting device attached)
Power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock
Date at 6 o’ clock

Case
Material: Stainless steel (SUS316L)
Length: 49.0 mm
Width: 41.0 mm
Thickness: 13.8 mm
Dual curved sapphire crystal glass with super anti-reflective coating
Sapphire crystal exhibition case back
Case back ring with limited edition and serial number engraving
Water resistance to 5 bar (50 m)

Dial
Mother of pearl (Grey) dial

Edition
Limited edition of 200 pieces

Strap
Stainless steel (SUS316L) bracelet
Butterfly deployant buckle with push button
Width: 20 mm