tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34916739338638609542024-02-19T20:35:51.555+13:00Anzac's Orient & Vintage WatchesThe blogspot for all things related to Orient watches.. plus a look at vintage watches..anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-8558596540191476532015-10-09T17:31:00.000+13:002015-10-09T17:31:05.168+13:00West End Watch Co. Queen Anne Trench StyleJust scored this very nice watch from the 1920s.<br />
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41mm including crown.. case made from what is referred to as nickel silver..<br />
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Advertising from 1920s is interesting as no verification that these watches were issued, but certainly plenty were bought by the officers and soldiers to be worn during the Great War..anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-29180430762610565412014-04-19T15:08:00.000+12:002014-04-19T15:10:02.512+12:00Vintage watch collecting - a new directionMy watch collecting has taken a turn in direction of late starting with the vintage Royal Orient Calendar..<br />
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I have been finding an interest in vintages watches in general..<br />
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So now I will start to post about some of these watches..anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-64799405086048674252013-01-16T20:30:00.002+13:002013-01-16T20:30:59.475+13:00Orient do yellow so well..Scored this Orient that I had my eye for a while now.. The yellow on the dial really 'pops'..
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anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-40978501324799918362013-01-05T15:35:00.000+13:002013-01-05T15:45:27.507+13:00New strap for the M-ForceI had a friend make this great leather strap for my M-Force.
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After removing the dial from the watch you can clearly see from the photo below that the dial was in need of a relume..<br />
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I removed the old lume using a very small jewellers screwdriver and a steady hand..</div>
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Then using a watch oiler, I carefully dropped lume onto the markers and left it to dry for a while..<br />
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Then I slowly built up the lume drop by drop..<br />
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Here is shot to give an idea of the lume colour..<br />
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Just in from Malaysia is this new Orient Classic Automatic.. classic style.. bigger watch.. pie pan dial.. gorgeous..</div>
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Diameter - 43mm incl crown 40mm without<br />
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Mechanical Movement : ORIENT caliber 48743 Made in Japan<br />
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Size comparison against the Royal Calendar Orient from 1961..<br />
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Picked this one up from an online auction. Uses Orient HFA00 quartz movement which is the rebranded Seiko 7T32. As with the Seiko 7T32 the second hand sweeps at 5 beats per second when activated.</div>
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The Royal Orients were introduced in 1958. The Orient Watch Company produced their first watches with a calendar complication in 1961. This is the Royal Calendar Orient.</div>
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Case diameter with crown is 37mm<br />
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Handwind</div>anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-67684164293380033162011-12-28T12:03:00.005+13:002012-03-12T18:25:18.165+13:00Orient Mako modding continued..<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Still working on the Orient Mako mod.. </div> <p> </p> <p>Had this Orient that I never wear.. Didn't really like the bezel on it..</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic060-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline; display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 557px; height: 799px; " /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p> <p> </p> <p>Same handset as these M-Force models..</p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><img src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic011-6.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 799px; height: 637px; " /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic096-7.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 795px; height: 800px; " /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>So here is the movement transplanted into my Orient Mako case..</div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic106-5.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 667px; height: 799px; " /><span style="font-size: 100%; ">I am liking this better than the others mainly because of the nice clean dial..</span></p><p><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic096-8.jpg"><img src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic096-8.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 729px; height: 799px; " /></a></p><div>and finally, with new seconds hand and strap..</div>anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-11712259047347749782011-11-09T19:34:00.003+13:002011-11-09T19:37:19.255+13:00My first Orient Mako Mod..<a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic012-15.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 779px;" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic012-15.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Orient Black Mako with custom dial and on a black leather strap with red stitching..<div><br /></div><div><br /></div>anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-17163359792876371712011-08-09T19:41:00.003+12:002011-08-09T19:43:59.084+12:00New shoes make a difference..Put a leather strap on the Orient M-Force 200m Air Diver. Quite a different look.
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<br />anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-36106737233161647842011-07-27T10:33:00.004+12:002011-07-27T20:11:38.260+12:00Return of the M-Force - WV0011EL 200m Air DiverWhat a great come back for the Orient M-Force range. A 200m ISO certified Air Diver with great wrist presence.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 503px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 799px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic061-10.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 788px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 800px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic064-10.jpg" /><br /><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic073-2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 799px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic073-2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic075.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 799px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 712px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic075.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic074-3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 799px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 649px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic074-3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic077-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 799px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 636px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic077-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic043-7.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic043-7.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic069-2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 798px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 457px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic069-2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic072-4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 798px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic072-4.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic068-6.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 798px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 262px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic068-6.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic070-5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 590px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic070-5.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic071-5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 668px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic071-5.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Specifications<br /><br />Mechanical Movement : ORIENT caliber 40N5A Made in Japan<br />Self-winding movement<br />Hacking & Hand-winding<br />Enhanced shock proof<br />22 jewels21600/hour vibrations<br />Power reserve indicator<br />Date indicator<br />Stainless steel case and bracelet<br />One-way rotating bezel<br />Sapphire crystal<br />Screw caseback<br />Screwed-down crown<br />Diameter 46.00mm<br />Thickness 13.30mm<br />Water resistant to 200m(Certificated by ISO 6425 diver’ s watches, ISO 764 antimagnetic watches and ISO 1413 shock-resistant watches)<br /><br />Despite the size and heft of this watch it sits very comfortably on the wrist, even my small one. It doesn't leave you feeling as if you have been lifting weights all day as some other watches do. The bracelet is wide enough to help with this. For those that have worn an Orient Beast you will know what I mean by this as the bracelet on the Beast, in my opinion, was not wide enough for the size of the watch.<br /><br />The bracelet is made of solid links and is attached to the watch using wide spring bars. The end links are not solid and there is not divers extension on the clasp, but I don't believe this detracts from the watch, as if I was going diving with it, I would put it on a rubber or silicon strap. Uses the same pin and collrs as the Seiko Monster bracelet.<br /><br />The lume is good and lasts all night. Maybe not on a par with the Seiko Monster, but good enough for the job.<br /><br />As with all the newer Orient automatics, this one has hacking and handwinding. A useful feature and it is nice to see the Power Reserve indicator moving towards 40 as you wind the ultrasmooth mechanism.<br /><br />The bezel is easy to rotate but not as free as the Orient Star Revolver. It is unidirectional and has 120 clicks.<br /><br />A recommended buy.anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-76044306009659248802011-07-13T17:50:00.002+12:002011-07-13T18:00:40.372+12:00Orient M-Force World Time WZ0021EY<div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><br /><div>This is another Japanese Domestic Market model from around 1998 (warranty card shows a purchase date of Sept 2001). Part of the Orient M-Force history. First released in 1997, the M-Force range stands for 'Mechanical Force'. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 567px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 799px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic026-6.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 781px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic020-15.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 712px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 800px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic024-10.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 778px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 799px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic014-8.jpg" /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 744px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic013-16.jpg" /><br /><strong>Specifications:</strong><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>Orient WZ0021EY<br />Orient in house 21 jewel automatic movement<br />Non hacking or handwinding<br />Diameter: 40.5 (Approx)<br />Thickness: 15mm<br />Lug Width: N/A<br />Lug to lug: N/A<br />Stainless Steel case and bracelet (18mm at clasp)<br />Clam Shell style clasp with safety clasp<br />Screw Down Case back<br />Water Resistance: 100m<br />Crystal: Hardened Mineral<br /><br /><strong>Impressions:</strong><br /><br />The first impression that this watch gives is of being solidly built. A tool watch look with brushed stainless steel bezel and bracelet. The bracelet is solid links with pins and is of good quality. However, the bracelet is let down by the standard clasp fitted. These clasps were common at the time the watch produced. A clasp similar to the Beast would have been more appropriate in my opinion. That aside the watch wears well and is comfortable on the wrist.<br /><br />The crown at 4 o'clock is used to set the time, date and 24 hour rotating ring. The 24 hour ring turns counterclockwise as the hands move clockwise, meaning that the time elsewhere in the world can be seen at a glance (apart from daylight saving).<br /><br />The dial is nice blue with a textured middle.<br /><br />Another wonderful part of the Orient M-Force history. </div></div></div></div></div>anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-24880777215983230382011-06-30T12:08:00.005+12:002012-06-03T18:32:35.210+12:00Orient M-Force WZ0221EXJust in this Orient M-Force from 1998 or thereabouts. A Japanese Domestic Market model.<br />
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Orient In House automatic. Non-hand wind and non-hacking movement.<br />
Power Reserve approx: 40 hrs<br />
Diameter: approx: 40.8mm<br />
Thickness: approx 14.4mm<br />
Water Resistance: 100m<br />
Power Reserve Feature<br />
Date Window at 4pm<br />
Rotating Compass Ring<br />
Integrated Style Bracelet<br />
Screw Down Case Back<br />
Safety Clasp on Bracelet<br />
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Beautiful tangerine orange dial. Comfortable on the wrist.anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-18852334475737853502011-06-02T14:43:00.003+12:002011-06-02T14:52:32.796+12:00A couple of vintage Orient handcrankers..There are some nice vintage Orient watches out there. Found these two. Both feature 17 jewel handwind movements.<br /><br />First up, the Orient Fineness which uses the 20326 movement. As far as I can work out, made around 1967.<br /><br /><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic050-7.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 558px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 799px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic050-7.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic003-15.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 757px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 800px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic003-15.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic005-9.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 784px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 800px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic005-9.jpg" /></a><br />Next up is the Orient Jaguar which uses the 20620 movement. Probably made around the same time as the Fineness.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic060-4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 543px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 799px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic060-4.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic058-7.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 702px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 800px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic058-7.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic056-8.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 707px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 799px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic056-8.jpg" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div>anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-22292820756928149022011-05-24T19:30:00.002+12:002011-05-24T19:36:30.558+12:00Orient Quartz Alarm Chronograph CTD09001B<a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic010-9.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic010-9.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div>Analogue Quartz Movement : caliber KFA00<br />Alarm chronograph in 1/5 second<br />Chronograph hands (minute & 1/5 second), alarm hands, small second hand, date<br />Stainless steel case and bracelet<br />Sapphire crystal glass<br />Water Resistant 100m<br /><br />The alarm subdial can be used for a second time zone as well as for setting an alarm. Chrono hand sweeps at 5 beats per second.anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-74321736319354255652011-04-29T20:54:00.002+12:002011-04-29T20:59:33.765+12:00Orient 2EV03004WPicked up this President style Orient from an online auction. The crest had fallen off and had to be glued back into place. It uses the 46E40 calibre movement.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 678px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 799px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic008-14.jpg" /><br /><br />Decided to put it on a nice brown leather strap which I think adds to its style.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic009-10.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 629px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 799px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic009-10.jpg" /></a>anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-89509619115722055352011-04-03T16:38:00.006+12:002011-04-21T14:48:04.645+12:00Orient M-Force is back..<a href="http://www.orient-watch.jp/parts/image.php/67.png?height=500&image=/imgs/press/67.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 351px; height: 500px;" src="http://www.orient-watch.jp/parts/image.php/67.png?height=500&image=/imgs/press/67.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Orient Japan website picture<br /><br />Check out these links from Orient..<br /> <br /><a href="http://www.orient-watch.com/press_release/20110331.pdf">http://www.orient-watch.com/press_release/20110331.pdf</a> <br /><br /><a href="http://www.orient-watch.com/feature/m-force/">http://www.orient-watch.com/feature/m-force/</a>anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-4175997731754833572011-02-05T18:42:00.006+13:002011-02-05T18:54:25.317+13:00Orient M-Force 300m 50th Anniversary World Time LEWell I saw this one reviewed a while back and commented that if the owner ever wanted to part with it that they should PM me. Last week, I was offered the chance to own this part of Orient history. This is one stunning watch and despite its overall size and the convex back, it wears very well despite the size of my small wrist.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic033-5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 799px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 710px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic033-5.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic035-9.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 613px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 800px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic035-9.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic037-8.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 726px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 800px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic037-8.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic034-9.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 682px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 799px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic034-9.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic024-9.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic024-9.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic029-12.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic029-12.jpg" /></a><br />So here are the specs for this lovely watch:</div><div></div><div><br />* Model Number: CEY00004C<br />* Orient automatic house movement (non hacking and non handwinding)<br />* Limited edition to 1000 pieces<br />* Accuracy: +25 to -15 seconds daily<br />* Water Resistance: 300m<br />* Date and Seconds sub dials<br />* Power Reserve Display<br />* 40 hours power reserve<br />* Interlocking adjustable GMT ring<br />* Screw down crown and case back<br />* Diameter 44mm (not including crown)<br />* Thickness: 16mm<br />* Lug to Lug: 48mm<br />* Lug Width: 21mm<br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-69735620441689267742010-12-23T19:22:00.002+13:002010-12-23T19:27:15.336+13:00Orient M-Force Mini-Beast<div>I had the orange dial version of this watch and sold it to buy another watch..</div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 606px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic143.jpg" /><br /><br />Then a month ago this black/grey dial became available in a watch trade, so I jumped at the chance.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 798px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/PictureorVideo017.jpg" /><br />The dial had been replaced by Orient Japan and it was in great condition.<br /><div></div>anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-63757151165873625252010-10-15T08:55:00.003+13:002010-11-12T18:21:53.442+13:00Orient Star 200m Air Diver WZ0391FDAlso known as the Orient Star Revolver, this is one really nice watch. I wasn't sure about the bezel style when I first saw them on the net, but after holding one in my hand I decided I really liked it. Features a solid link SS bracelet with solid end links and diver extension. These watches also are available with a rubber strap instead and in blue and black dials.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic006-11.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic004.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 799px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 666px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic015-7.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 649px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic017-9.jpg" /><br /><strong>Specifications</strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>Model WZ0371FD<br />Orient in house automatic movement<br />Non hand-winding & non-hacking.<br />Power Reserve of 40 hours<br />Static accuracy +25 to -15 seconds daily<br />Stainless Steel Case with screw in crown and caseback<br />Calendar<br />Water Resistance of 200m<br />Diameter: 43.5mm<br />Thickness: 14.8<br />Lug Width: 22mm<br />Power Reserve Feature<br />Urethane Strap<br />Uni-directional bezel<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-20001386686971477762010-09-04T10:54:00.007+12:002010-09-04T13:38:06.592+12:00Orient Sports Diver FEM76001B<strong>Specifications:</strong><br /><br />Black dial<br />Silver tone with luminous hands and markers<br />Stainless steel case and bracelet<br />Uni-directional rotating bezel (60 clicks)<br />Water resist 100m (10bar)<br /><br />Approximate measurements:<br />Case diameter: 44mm(including crown)<br />Case diameter: 41mm(excluding crown)<br />Case diameter: 47mm (lug to lug)<br />Lug width: 24mm. (bracelet tapers to 22mm)<br /><br />The bracelet looks and feels solid but is actually folded links joined with pins.. I have a 7.5 in wrist and removed four links to fit..<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxum4M76ztpgpHo59ADo6L99jXcZ1P8m6HqpPCQJZ303zrBgV9N2WdSmkab-QcsJNnS9lZcTq_qQ5-4H_aDa0t4zWZsrXJSYf1poRlsMhY0mm-YsgqYA_FfKJOj2vWoM1qcqW3fpAD64/s1600/Pic+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 378px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512827060635135650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxum4M76ztpgpHo59ADo6L99jXcZ1P8m6HqpPCQJZ303zrBgV9N2WdSmkab-QcsJNnS9lZcTq_qQ5-4H_aDa0t4zWZsrXJSYf1poRlsMhY0mm-YsgqYA_FfKJOj2vWoM1qcqW3fpAD64/s400/Pic+002.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbj3Ihpz-x78-EjPAaJSchUF06AMdI74sDrF-6tccnxQOmOGmFlXFN-lq3MYHRMp_uNIDGs39rKyhPM_0IJy7JUzYQ8DKaO8a-ne9Hb4DORNiubN3itHIwlnghxKhKX17HHN8TDCs024g/s1600/Pic+003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 166px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512827046316700722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbj3Ihpz-x78-EjPAaJSchUF06AMdI74sDrF-6tccnxQOmOGmFlXFN-lq3MYHRMp_uNIDGs39rKyhPM_0IJy7JUzYQ8DKaO8a-ne9Hb4DORNiubN3itHIwlnghxKhKX17HHN8TDCs024g/s400/Pic+003.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfXYV2WetlXKsk3lMopA8Fm__ufIVc7zXfM5_0c5AbND8ClG-rMaxv6aUVNITC0dO1O2fJ-FfDeKyA9U3gxIrIdbsqaVE8QDNRaBYIffFrl2FiLrRhMDekWrIKhPALQVDEomSAAB5kPw/s1600/Pic+006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512827039006818466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfXYV2WetlXKsk3lMopA8Fm__ufIVc7zXfM5_0c5AbND8ClG-rMaxv6aUVNITC0dO1O2fJ-FfDeKyA9U3gxIrIdbsqaVE8QDNRaBYIffFrl2FiLrRhMDekWrIKhPALQVDEomSAAB5kPw/s400/Pic+006.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQUteDPo3Cu1jj0dAyHcxMWXxIIVKjqDgfQGqhBA2to_l33CAAtE4gp1dY0z9SY3uWgVXY16jf6crHFEte1bxyWebhR9b13EOIpx3NqlUpRvXS4oK_S7LJ4TyHk8ASSpZLSdnAP-t9wZs/s1600/Pic+005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 273px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512827033456879490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQUteDPo3Cu1jj0dAyHcxMWXxIIVKjqDgfQGqhBA2to_l33CAAtE4gp1dY0z9SY3uWgVXY16jf6crHFEte1bxyWebhR9b13EOIpx3NqlUpRvXS4oK_S7LJ4TyHk8ASSpZLSdnAP-t9wZs/s400/Pic+005.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8CI8gLSrq9B0PwEqwzzbWrAhlqb5338rdwNBpu7nHT9F2JHGjy9OtiYy00lyIAB96OMTAT2Tukv99YsT42SjhKIzN-t7FDwVfVJxkFSsAcKMfoeXmWuu7CD5GEcJxLt6G9scdo2B2qZI/s1600/Pic+025.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512826758612056850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8CI8gLSrq9B0PwEqwzzbWrAhlqb5338rdwNBpu7nHT9F2JHGjy9OtiYy00lyIAB96OMTAT2Tukv99YsT42SjhKIzN-t7FDwVfVJxkFSsAcKMfoeXmWuu7CD5GEcJxLt6G9scdo2B2qZI/s400/Pic+025.JPG" /></a> </div></div>anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-37948885231564109632010-07-24T17:03:00.006+12:002010-07-24T17:15:17.144+12:00Orient 2ER0F000B Sports DiverBought this one on a New Zealand auction site. Only reference I can find for it is a picture on the Orient Russia website. Lume is not good, but I like the case style. I also really like the waffle design on the dial which in some lighting disappears and then the dial looks jet black. Movement in this one is the 48743. <div></div><div><div><br /><div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 652px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 799px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic089-4.jpg" />Uses the mercedes style hands, which I didn't like so much, so I put on some Omega style hands instead.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 635px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 800px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic093-3.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 664px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 800px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic094-4.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 741px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 800px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic096-6.jpg" /></div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491673933863860954.post-71786755980939671242010-07-04T19:09:00.005+12:002010-07-07T12:20:39.131+12:00Orient Star Classic Gold IP - WZ0111EL<div><div><div><div><div><div>Very nice Orient Classic Automatic that uses the newer handwinding and hacking 40N50 movement. First released in October 2008 on the Japanese Domestic Market. Classic styling and elegance.<br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 548px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 799px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic047-10.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 799px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 476px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic041-7.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 799px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 622px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic043-5.jpg" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic018-13.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 799px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 618px; CURSOR: pointer" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic018-13.jpg" /></a> </div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic028-5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 637px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 800px; CURSOR: pointer" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic028-5.jpg" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic029-9.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 615px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 799px; CURSOR: pointer" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic029-9.jpg" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic008-10.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: pointer" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic008-10.jpg" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic035-7.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 604px; CURSOR: pointer" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic035-7.jpg" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic007-10.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: pointer" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic007-10.jpg" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic013-14.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 699px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 799px; CURSOR: pointer" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic013-14.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic011-5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 588px; CURSOR: pointer" border="0" alt="" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/anzac1957/Pic011-5.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Specs:</b><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(64,128,0)">Model Orient Star Classic WZ0111EL</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(64,128,0)">Orient Automatic Movement. </span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(64,128,0)">Handwinding and Hacking.</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(64,128,0)">Accuracy: +25 to -15 seconds daily</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(64,128,0)">Sapphire Crystal with A.R. inner coating</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(64,128,0)">See-thru screw down caseback</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(64,128,0)">40mm diameter without crown</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(64,128,0)">12.5mm thick</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(64,128,0)">110gms in weight</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(64,128,0)">100m water resistance</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(64,128,0)">40 hours power reserve</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(64,128,0)">Date Window</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(64,128,0)">Power Reserve Feature</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(64,128,0)">Luminous Hands and indexes</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(64,128,0)">Stainless Steel Case with Rose Gold IP (plating)</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(64,128,0)">Leather Padded Strap with rose gold IP buckle</span></div></div></div></div></div>anzac1957http://www.blogger.com/profile/05177365849128609103noreply@blogger.com0