Orient is following up on the earlier announcement of the new Stretto
model, with a few more limited editions of familiar watches.
Orient Star
Here's a combo Orient loves: delivering their semi-skeleton trio with a
new color. They did it in 2022
and 2024
(skipped 2023 in favor of announcing the "M-Collection"). It went
well then, so here goes one more, this time with blue-grey gradation dials.
Combined with the stainless steel cases and bracelets, Orient Star fine
finishing and no gold or other flashy components, the result is very solid,
mature- looking and versatile.
The references are RE-AV0132L modern
skeleton, limited to 1,000 pieces; RE-AT0021L semi
skeleton, limited to 900; and RE-ND0022L ladies'
classic semi skeleton, of which only 600 will be made. While limited, these
watches are not designated as "75th anniversary models"
and do not get the anniversary packaging.
"Revival" World Map
Orient's original 1969
World Map diver was a real gem, which is nowadays a highly collectible
rarity. The "revival"
edition from 2021 was equally desirable (though not nearly as expensive)
and the limited production was probably sold out rather quickly. So, it only
makes sense for Orient to deliver another run of this iconic watch for its 75th
anniversary.
The new version, ref. RA-AA0E08Y, differs from the previous version
slightly but noticeably. It borrows the golden bezel and crowns from the ivory
dial reference RA-AA0E01S, and features the vintage-style cursive font for the
Orient logo and other text, on both dial and case back. Note the 1969 version
actually had the modern logo on the dial…
The new world map model has the anniversary packaging and is limited to 1,500 units. Prices were not announced, but they will probably be similar to the previous world map edition, and the Orient Star models' prices will likewise probably be similar to their familiar base models.
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