Orient announces today the upcoming release of a new model: a faithful
reissue of the 70's Orient SK (which was reviewed
here on the blog a few weeks ago)
The new Orient SK reissue will be launched in June 2019 (very soon!) and
production is planned to continue for less than a year, until March 2020. In
other words, this will be a limited production.
Orient
will be making three versions of the new SK – one (ref. RN-AA0B02R) in
the radiant purple color very much associated with the original SK, another (ref.
RN-AA0B01G) in greyish-green (also a well-loved original) and the third (ref.
RN-AA0B03L) in dark navy blue.
All versions seem to be externally almost identical to the original,
while internally the model will use an up-to-date movement, cal. 46 series F6,
which hacks and hand-winds.
The case has the original model's asymmetrical shape, rounded on the
left and straight lines on the right side, where the two crowns are – one for
setting the time and date, the other for turning in the inner bezel. The
classic's push button at 2, used for setting the day, is omitted here as it is
not supported by the new caliber.
Case measures a healthy 45mm wide and 46mm lug to lug, and prices would
be around 270 USD.
The blog's verdict: we like it! It is a fun, pure original Orient stuff,
sporty and oozing with character. What do you think of the new SK re-issue?
Can't wait. Where does the line form?
ReplyDeleteLooks like the line starts here :) ...but really, I'd start hunting for it on Japanese online stores in about 2 weeks time.
DeleteHas anyone spotted these on sale anywhere still? Interested about purple radiant.
ReplyDeleteThere are a few now on Ebay with fairly highly-rated sellers (just search for the ref. RN-AA0B02R) and on Rakuten.
DeleteThanks for the tip I ordered one and this will my first Orient watch. Great looking piece.
ReplyDeleteGreat! I hope you enjoy it. You're welcome to post your opinion of it here after you've received it!
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