Orient Automatic Men's Open Heart Dial Watch

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I have found it very difficult to find an automatic watch with time reserve and an open heart for such a reasonable price. The watch is beautiful and even has a clear back (not mentioned in the description). Great delivery and timing. Purchase the watch for the Best Man in my wedding and Groomsman - both loved the gift! Pros: Power reserve indicator, open heart, automatic watch, stylish design that can be worn with a suit or jeans. Cons: Can't wind the watch with the dial: only through kinetic movement; low-end clasp - add on clasp connecting the leather strap. The clasp works well new but hese ttypically only last a couple years. Based on looks and features I would definitely recommend this watch. Note: I have never purchased or owned an Orient watch in the past. Lastly, the watch face is slightly larger than typical watches.

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My husband is a fan of the automatic watch--he was looking for something with a high end look in a respectable brand. This delivered. The only negative is the band is a little complicated at first.

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Orient is almost unknown in the states, but they've been around since 1950. The ad may say "Orient by Seiko" but rest assured -- Orient makes their own movements (the bits inside the watch) and sell them to *no* one. All seiko does is make sure Orient is in good financial health, and supply little bits like hands, maybe crowns and the like. On to the watch -- this one, a "tonneau" or "barrel" design, is magnificently constructed. Solid stainless case with an almost liquid polished look, with brushed lugs, heavy arched crystal (may be sapphire? Literature is unclear on that..) The 46S50 movement in it hails from the higher-grade Orient Star watches. The dial is exquisite, with a (faux) guillioched dial surrounded by a brushed sunburst. It plays with light in a most delightful manner. In short, this watch is allready a classic watch, but I suspect in 20, 30, 40+ years, it will be regarded as a Japanese classic. My only nitpick is with the lack of original Orient packaging, paperwork and warranty. While what was provided is certainly adequate, it is a little bit odd to have a new watch with no factory packaging, papers or warranty. Overstock warrants the piece, and I suppose they'll stand behind it if it breaks. But from what I hear about Orient, that day may never come.. I love it. I'm thinking of getting another, as they're kinda scarce here in the States. After having it for a couple of weeks, and obtaining rates on it (-6s per 24 hours when on the wrist), I can say this is an amazing watch for not much cash. I don't think it's "entry level". It may not have a big flashy heart-stopping name, but the little machine that beats within has, I feel, even more desire to excel than those from Switzerland. It's a very crazy, very slick little machine from the Land of the Rising Sun

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