New model: Orient Star "Basic Date"

Eran · Feb 14, 2020

New Orient Star model announced today in Europe... Quite unusually, before the Japanese announcement, as far as I know.

What do you think about it?

http://orientplace.blogspot.com/2020/02/new-model-announced-orient-star-basic.html

Dennis K · Feb 14, 2020

I stopped reading at, '42mm'.

Banzai · Feb 14, 2020

a grand seiko ripoff.. in a good way

raistlin · Feb 15, 2020

It would be much more enticing for me at sub 38mm. But it does have the 50h power reserve. Why can't they lose the PR though?

356746 · Feb 15, 2020

It would have been nice without the PR

jenyang · Feb 15, 2020

Re: New model: Orient Star "Basic Date"

Eran said:
New Orient Star model announced today in Europe... Quite unusually, before the Japanese announcement, as far as I know.

What do you think about it?

http://orientplace.blogspot.com/2020/02/new-model-announced-orient-star-basic.html

Looks like a repackaged version of the Orient Curator II.
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^Gurthang54 · Feb 15, 2020

Beautiful! Orient's take on the Seiko SARB/Y/X. I like the P.R. indicator. Sapphire crystal I'm hoping.

Any details on other colorways? Love to see a black sunburst, cream white, and gray sunburst.

StufflerMike · Feb 15, 2020

Saw them in the flesh today at the Inhorgenta Jewelery and Watch Fair in Munich. Will post some pics after I had a goodnight‘s rest.

Eran · Feb 16, 2020

A lot of complaints about the 42mm diameter... I get that, but then again - these aren't really dress watches, they are elegant sport / everyday watches on a bracelet. Orient Star has already got a fair selection of sub-40mm classic dress pieces. This one look more like a dressed up version of the "outdoor" for the office - so I think we can call it the "indoor"

StufflerMike · Feb 16, 2020

Feeling blue today. Greetings from the Inhorgenta in Munich.

StufflerMike · Feb 16, 2020

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Eran · Feb 16, 2020

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Seeing the blue one... looks nice enough. Am I right that they actually matched the date wheel color? it looks blue!

Ticktocker · Feb 16, 2020

Looks good. Orient is tapping me on the shoulder! It should be able to compete with other similar offerings from a variety of companies. For me, it all comes down to long lasting luminescence since I need to see the time in total darkness.

StufflerMike · Feb 16, 2020

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Eran said:
Seeing the blue one... looks nice enough. Am I right that they actually matched the date wheel color? it looks blue!

Huh, clicking on attachment I get this...

v1triol · Feb 17, 2020

Those are really good looking watches!

v1triol · Feb 17, 2020

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stuffler said:
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Photo of a blue watch works fine.

Any guess do they come with SAR coating? and what about price tag?

^Gurthang54 · Feb 17, 2020

Thanks for the colorway shots. The green dial is a surprise, I didn't expect Orient to go w/ another green model following the commuter and outdoor models. The silver/gray dial is outstanding.

cdnguyen729 · Feb 17, 2020

Whats up with the 42mm... Its looks good but man this size is a turnoff..

^Gurthang54 · Feb 18, 2020

Just found more details..... AARGH! 21 mm band. To quote Master Yoda, "20 or 22, there is no 21."

https://masterhorologer.com/2020/02/15/orient-star-basic-date-automatic/

AceRimmer · Feb 18, 2020

I'm just excited to see something without Roman numerals. Sort of feel like Orient has been stuck in (Roman) rut for a while.

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