Sunday, February 21, 2010

Orient Star & Somes WZ0061FR

This is one really nice cushioned cased watch. It has a beautiful green dial that has proven to be difficult to photograph due to reflection from the domed crystal. The leather strap is nice and thick, but comfortable, and is made by Somes for Orient. Somes are a company that make leather harnesses and other products for horses.




Specifications:

Automatic winding. Non Hacking. Non hand-winding
21 Jewel automatic movement
Power Reserve Indicator
40 hours reserve
Accuracy +25 seconds ~ -15 seconds
43mm case diameter, 45mm including crown
14mm width from case back to top of crystal
47mm tip of lug at 12 position to tip of lug at 6 position
33mm crystal diameter
20mm wide honey coloured strap. 4mm thick. Sewn in keeper loop
Weight of 94 grams.
Spherical domed Sapphire glass crystal with non-reflective coating
See through case back (composition of back crystal unknown)
Screw-down case back
Waterproof 100 metres
Luminescent hour, minute and power reserve hands and (hour) indices

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Orient Sapphire World Time Tonneau WV0031FA

Something a little different in design from Orient Japan. This World Time with Tonneau style case and Roman numerals.



Specs:

  • Orient Non hacking and non hand winding automatic movement
  • Adjustable interlocking world time feature
  • Power Reserve Indicator at 6 position
  • Date subdial at 12 position
  • Crown at 9 position
  • Accuracy of +25 to -15 seconds per day
  • Sapphire Crystal
  • Display Screw down case back
  • Diameter: 39mm
  • Lug to Lug: 50mm
  • Thickness: 15mm
  • Lug Width: 20mm
  • 20mm thick solid stainless steel bracelet with butterfly clasp
  • Water Resistance: 50m