In this collection, you will be fascinated with the exceptional
designs that are inspired by the industrial age of the 1950’s.
Just from looking at the face of this watch, you will notice the
airplane motif of this watch and how it is cleverly put together
to make a wonderful timepiece. This watch is perfect for you if
you enjoy the limitless freedom of the skies or if you appreciate
the inventive craft of an airplane.
The instruments of an airplane are well reflected in the dial
(face) of the watch. The middle of the dial looks like a cross
landing strip. When looking at the dial itself, you can imagine
the exhilarating thrill of a pilot just before landing on a
runway. Even the power reserve indicator embodies a fuel gauge of
a plane.
What you are looking at is a mechanical watch. This means that
there are no battery capacitors and that the watch is powered by
motion. Pilots are able to identify how much power is left in
their plane by their fuel gauge. Likewise, the power reserve
indicator tells the owner how much power is left in the watch in
units of hours.
Notice how the design integrates a second-hand indicator like an
altitude meter. Furthermore, Orient designed this watch so that
the stainless steel piece on the center of the dial comes out of
the crystal glass to emphasize the nose of an airplane. As a
result, the hour and minute indicator bear a resemblance to
propellers. The hour and minute indicators, as well as the time
indicator, are luminescent so that you are able view the time in
the dark. Since the case is a semi-skeleton, the owner is able to
look into the mechanics of the watch just as an engineer can view
the engine of a plane. The font for this watch is very industrial
to emphasize the thriving industrial era of the 1950’s.
On the side of the watch, you will see that the bezel (the
grooved ring of the watch) is matte finished while the rest of
the case comes in finished metal. What sets apart this watch from
the rest of the watches is the turbine-engine look of the crown.
The crown is basically the piece on the side of the watch that
allows the owner to set the time. The exhibition caseback (glass
piece located on the back of the case) also follows the
turbine-engine look. Another interesting feature that you will
notice about the dressing of the caseback followed by dot linings
depicts the surface plating of a plane. There are a total of 3
variations to this collection. The only difference amongst the
three is the color on the dials: orange, navy blue, and black.
The clasp of this watch is a deployment clasp, which guarantees
that the watch will stay on and not come off unintentionally. The
first two links of the stainless steel metal band are tapered
followed by untapered links. This particular watch has a
remarkable looking design on its band links. The watch has a
blend of matte and finished metal links to symbolize the
combination of steel plating used on a 1950’s airplane. Notice
that the watch’s band is very intriguing in its design. This is
intended to reflect that mechanical look of the pre-modern
airplane model into the design of the watch. Not only does this
look offer a creative side, but the combination of the blended
links with the stainless steel construction gives a 3-dimensional
effect.
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.
