Orient Watches – $133.00
| $241.50
| $129.41
Many thanks to Dappered.com reader Aliotsy who has successfully brought all of our attention to one of the lesser known, higher quality affordable watch makers on the market.
Founded in Japan more than half a century ago, Orient Watches
Aliotsy wrote in his email that he discovered them about 18 months ago, and it was a real surprise to hear that many of their models don’t depend on a quartz Movement. They’re mechanical.
Y’know, how they used to make em. They make all their own parts that go in their watches as well. They’re unique, have a ton of different styles, and get rave reviews on the internet.
The model that identifies the brand is the Blue Mako
Another model to consider include the leather banded Power Reserve Blue Automatic
Want to try something a little more substantial? Their coin edge bezel chrono
The date is magnified at the 3 o’clock position, and the sub-dials are curved edge rectangles. The Orient Watch Company’s motto seems to be that they’re “profoundly unique.” This is just one of 247 models available through Amazon
Thanks again to Dappered.com reader Aliotsy who clued us in on this watch brand with a ton of potential.
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I don’t think I’ll ever understand the appeal of $100+ men’s watches. They’re pretty, certainly, but I think that money put into any other item of attire would go further. Every time I see a two page spread in Esquire about watches, I can’t help but think it wouldn’t be there if those watch companies weren’t heavy advertisers of the magazine. To me, it’s a (genius) industry marketing strategy.
I say this as someone whose watch is his most valued possession, because it was my grandfather’s. But if I didn’t have that, I imagine I would be happy with a cheap watch a la http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/Geneva-Platinum-Mens-Leather-Band-Watch/2980036/product.html
Perhaps it’s just personal taste.
Sixteen Bucks? Good Grief that’s cheap. The subdials don’t apparently work either which, is kinda lame. Rather no subdials than non-functioning fake ones. But it’s 16 bucks. You’re right about the watch features and them being big advertisers. That’s what I’ve always figured too. I think there is a nice middle ground between that $16.00 piece of… uh… something… and a $1000 Rolex or Omega. Do you buy expensive shoes? Shirts? Anything? Or do you keep it bare minimum? I think it’s just whatever floats your boat.
I just linked to the first decent looking one I found. I’m sure you could find better. I think the only thing I spend real money on is tailoring. Most of my shirts cost less than the price to have them taken in. I guess everyone values different things.
I rock a Timex. battery powered, greenish bluish face with nice indiglo feature. understated. looks just like twenty thousand dollar watches i see featured in GQ. see pic: http://cl.ly/eMJ
My father has an Orient watch from about 30 years ago, when he got it in Indonesia. It’s been through rough times, good times, it’s always there, and it still is staying strong.
I’ve got to say, from my own experience, Orient watches are just brutally durable, and stylish to boot.