New Orient Star 75th Anniversary Watches Released

Orient has just unveiled three new watches to celebrate the 75^th anniversary of its Orient Star brand. These are new versions of familiar product lines.

 

M45 F8 Moon Phase

First up is this lovely new dial variant of the brilliant M45 F8 Mechanical Moonphase Hand Winding, a model reviewed on the blog last year.

The new watch, reference RE-BW0008B, looks just as fantastic as the one reviewed, while leaning less into clean simplicity and more into elaborate intricacy. In the words of Orient, the new dial captures the quiet beauty of “the moon drifting through clouds,” inspired by moonlight breaking through a clear autumn sky. Its richly layered dial combines nanoparticle metal multilayering, dimensional printing, and a three-layer moon phase display with mother-of-pearl, creating remarkable depth and the impression of moonlight naturally emerging through the clouds.

Mechanically, it is the same as last year's moonphase release: at its heart is the in-house caliber F8A62, a hand-wound movement with a 70-hour power reserve. The 39.5 mm stainless-steel case is paired with a black cordovan leather strap, while the caseback bears the Orient Star 75th Anniversary inscription and an individual limited-edition serial number.

The watch will be limited to just 140 pieces worldwide.

 

Open Heart Pair

In addition, a pair of matching open-heart Orient Star watches was introduced: a women's Classic Semi-Skeleton, and a Modern Skeleton. Both feature a similar dial finish, which appears bluish in the images but which Orient describes as a green-gradient dial inspired by the changing colors of the aurora, transitioning from a lighter center to darker tones around the edge.

The Modern Skeleton combines this gradation with expanded openwork, a larger small-seconds display, and a new sandblasted finish, revealing more of the mechanical movement beneath the dial. The more compact Classic Semi Skeleton uses the same aurora-inspired palette, complemented by rose gold-colored accents around the openwork, crown, Roman numeral markers, and Orient Star logo. Both models also feature the serial number and the 75th-anniversary mark on their case backs.

The Modern Skeleton, reference RE-AV0140E, features the cut-out design presented earlier this year. Mechanically, it is the same, 41mm case housing the brand's automatic caliber F6F44. It will be limited to 1,600 pieces worldwide.

The Classic Semi-Skeleton, ref. RE-ND0024E, uses the old (but apparently still fitting) small cal. 55C22. This automatic movement features a 40-hour power reserve. This one is limited to just 800 pieces.

 

Orient's Textured Dials

Textured dials have long been a hallmark of thoughtful watch design, one that goes beyond the basics. Texture can be subtle or flagrant, it can overpower the dial or take the backseat, but it always has an impact.

The appeal isn’t just aesthetic. Textures originated as a practical solution to glare, particularly in the mid-20th century, when both dress watches and field watches relied on matte or grained surfaces to enhance legibility. Over time, these finishes evolved toward more decorative expressions: stamped linen patterns in the 1960s, crisp radial brushing in the 1970s, and more elaborate machine-cut motifs once CNC tooling became widely available. Each era brought its own take on how a dial could play with light.

Traditional crafts also played a role. Guilloché and other machine-turned patterns – once reserved for high-end dress watches – demonstrated how texture could elevate a dial through pure geometry and light. Even when used sparingly, these classic techniques helped establish texture as a legitimate design element rather than just a technical necessity.

The modern resurgence of textured dials owes a great deal to brands that have leaned into nature-inspired surfaces. Grand Seiko’s “Snowflake” is often credited with kicking off the trend; its finely layered, almost paper-like texture showed just how expressive a dial could be without resorting to bold colors or busy layouts. Coupled with the novel spring-drive movement, that watch gave the premium brand a serious boost, and no wonder Grand Seikos kept boasting unique dials ever after.

What makes this design direction especially compelling is that it bridges the gap between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary watchmaking. Stamped textures, laser finishing, and powdered lacquers all coexist today, each offering a distinct visual nuance. And for collectors, especially those who enjoy discovering small details, textured dials offer the perfect blend of subtlety and richness: quiet at a glance, rewarding under the loupe.

Orient, as a brand that's always happy to add a bit of flair to its designs, dipped its toes in the texture pool as well. Considering it is a visual element that requires no changes to the mechanical parts of the watch, it's a trend that aligns perfectly with its watchmaking preferences.

Take, for instance, the 1970 Orient GM. Containing one of Orient's rare high-beat movements (borrowed from Seiko), but housed in a modest case, most GMs were presented with unique dial textures – possibly hinting that something special is ticking inside. The two samples above show one GM with a linen dial (a style that I see as the true ancestor of the snowflake) and one with simpler, but not any less attractive, geometric finishing.

Royal Orient, of course, would also feature plenty of unusual dials, fitting for a high-end product. Pictured below are just two of many, my favorite polka-dot dial and a more obscure model with a dial that looks like a stamped gold leaf.

Modern Royal Orient watches, while they lasted, also had some standout dials. These were largely inspired by classic machine-turning patterns such as Guilloché and tapisserie. While similar patterns can be found on other Orient watches, the "Royal" versions were generally finished to higher standards.

In the 1980s and 1990s, Orient turned much of its attention to quartz watches. These, too, were often adorned with textured dials. Below, for instance, is a golden ladies' watch featuring a pressed pattern resembling linen dials.

In the second half of the 1990s the focus returned to automatic watches. With the renewed interest, proper dial decorations made their comeback – both to the standard models, and to the reintroduced Orient Star label.

Over the past 30 years or so, Orient and Orient Star dials have featured numerous patterns and textures. Only a few examples can be listed here… two of those are shown below, in the Orient Polaris GMT's Guilloché-like weave pattern, and the "Clous de Paris" finishing of the FD series Orient Star.

Even when Orient does semi-skeleton dials, where the open heart aperture is already taking much of the attention (and space) given to the dial, there's always room for a bit of texture. The layered skeleton is one extreme example, where Orient had put together a few bold patterns.

Another example is the classic moon-phase watch, which has a particularly complex dial structure. Here, the center of the dial features a repeated pattern of Orient Star symbols.

Today, I see two new trends in the application of textured dials by Orient. First, in regular Orient models, these are typically offered to highlight limited edition models – such as this 75^th anniversary limited edition Mako 40mm, shown below.

A completely different approach is taken at the very high end of the Orient Star range. The new M34 F8 Date models were given unique dial finishes and colors, which, along with the fine polishing and premium specs, convey an unmistakable Grand Seiko vibe. Which is fair enough, given how many different brands (including the 3^rd major Japanese brand, Citizen) are attempting the same.

 

Some photos were taken from Orient publications and sale ads, or other classic watch sales ads; photos of blue GM, gold Royal Orient, moonphase, layered skeleton, sun & moon, blue FD-series model, and polka-dot Royal Orient are copyrighted by the blog.

 

Orient's Use of Silicon in Watchmaking

Silicon is not new to watchmaking anymore. Brands have been experimenting with it for nearly two decades, mainly in the heart of the movement: the escapement. Some use it to achieve higher accuracy, others to improve long-term reliability. Orient entered the field in 2021, introducing silicon parts into its new F8 family of movements.

Silicon can be applied in different ways. Perhaps the most demanding is the hairspring, where silicon replaces traditional alloy and greatly improves resistance to magnetism. This has allowed some watchmakers to offer chronometer-certified models, emphasizing precision as their headline achievement. But producing a silicon hairspring is technically complex and costly, and the benefits mostly target accuracy.

Another path is the escape wheel. Here, silicon’s light weight reduces inertia, and its smooth surfaces lower friction. The result is greater efficiency and stability, helping the watch run longer between windings while also reducing wear. Escape wheels are less challenging to produce than hairsprings but still require precise manufacturing and surface treatment to avoid brittleness. Their advantage lies less in chronometer scores and more in resilience and convenience.

Orient chose this latter approach. Using Epson’s micro-engineering expertise, it designed and treated a silicon escape wheel robust enough for daily use. The outcome was the F8 family, first seen in skeletonized Orient Star models of 2021. Thanks to the lighter and more efficient escapement, these calibers achieved a 70-hour power reserve, a notable leap from the 40–50 hours typical of earlier families. That makes them “weekend proof”: left aside on Friday, still ticking on Monday.

Different watchmakers pursue different goals. In some places, silicon is all about accuracy and COSC certificates. In others, it is used to bolster tool-watch toughness, even if power reserves remain conventional. Orient’s approach is distinctive in that it delivers both durability and a clear performance upgrade in running time, all at prices well below those usually associated with silicon parts.

The F8 family today includes several calibers, each with its own functions:

·         Cal. F8B61, F8B62, and F8B63 (reference prefix AZ) are variations of a hand-winding 22 jewel skeleton movement, having a 70-hour power reserve. They differ in the color of certain visible elements.

·         Cal. F8F64 (prefix BZ) is an automatic 24 jewel skeleton movement, offering 60 hours of power reserve.

·         Cal. F8N64 (prefix BX) is an automatic 24 jewel time and date movement, offering 60 hours of power reserve.

·         Cal. F8A62 (prefix BW) is a hand-winding 20 jewel time and moonphase movement, offering 70 hours of power reserve.

All F8 movements listed include a power-reserve indicator, and are accurate within -5/+15 seconds per day.

Orient's use of F8 calibers is constantly expanding. At the moment, about 14 Orient Star references use this silicon-equipped movement, representing some of the brand's topmost (and most expensive) products.

In the design of all current models, Orient makes the effort to ensure the novelty of the blue silicon wheel is visible. The skeleton, for instance, provides a direct view of this component from the front. With the hand-winding moonphase watch, recently reviewed on the blog, a little cut-out was made in the bridge of the movement to allow a view from the back.

For now, silicon is limited to these flagship movements. The vast majority of the brand's watches, including most Orient Stars, still use the F6 and F7 movements, which rely on metal escape wheels. Whether silicon will eventually find its way into these movements (or their new replacements) or F8 becomes a more common caliber among lower-end models, at least within Orient Star, remains an open question. Other makers in Japan already offer 70-hour calibers in more accessible ranges, and if Orient follows suit, it could bring the same long power reserve and improved stability to a much larger audience.

In the meanwhile, the F8 remains at the forefront of Orient's watchmaking, mixing a bit of modern tech into the works of this fairly traditional brand.

 

Photos were taken from Orient publications and ads

Orient Star M45 F8 Moon Phase Hand Winding Watch Review

Orient has been running its line of moonphase watches since 2017, making it one of the brand's more unique offerings. Being the only major Japanese brand offering a mechanical moonphase watch, maintaining an accessible price tag, has earned Orient prestige and admiration.

The last time I did a hands-on review of an Orient moonphase piece was back in 2019, and that was one of the earlier models, which used caliber F7X62. The generation that followed, in 2021, made use of a new movement – cal. F7M63 – which extended the power reserve from 40 to 50 hours.

Earlier this month, Orient announced its latest moonphase movement, this time part of the F8 family of calibers that use the brand's own silicon escape wheel. The new caliber F8A62 now extends the power reserve to 70 hours, and – surprisingly – is a minimalist hand-winding only, no second-hand movement.

I was happy to receive a sample of the non-limited version of this new watch, Orient Star reference RE-BW0004S, for review, courtesy of the team at Orient Europe.

 

How It Looks

This might just be one of Orient's most elegant releases in recent memory. Hour and Minute hands, power reserve, moon. No date. No text on the dial besides the logo. Not even running seconds. Simple, but far from plain.

The immediate appearance of the watch is so clean, one might be forgiven for thinking this is the product of some Swiss brand or other. So much so that when I met the Orient product manager I said "it's funny none of us is wearing an Orient now" – whereas he was in fact wearing this watch!

The dial bears none of the leftfield quirks Orient often loves to add – like an open heart apertures, complex textures or gradient colors. While such elements often make for fun watches, the brand clearly aimed for something very different here.

It takes a moment to realize how different a watch looks with no running seconds. It makes the dial look more static, but at the same time it also helps one admire little details, like when observing a still photo. And it fits the purpose of a dress watch suitable for a gentleman, one who is not in a hurry to go anywhere. You wear this watch when you meet your client for a two-hour lunch, not a 15-minute Zoom call.

The hour and minute hands are leaf shaped, and well sized – with the tip of the hour hand reaching just a tad short of the hour markers, and the minute hand touching the minute track precisely. The hands are colored a lovely blue, and while most likely not heat-blued (I'm happy to stand corrected here!) they feature the same transition from nearly black to vivid blue in direct light.

The Roman hour markers are particularly thin – I think thinner than in any previous model, although I have obviously not been able to measure all of them. This thinness enhances the clean look of the dial, working well with the overall design.

The power-reserve indicator is of the understated kind, a simple pointer moving between two points – no numbers or framing needed. It too has the same blue color as the minute and hour hands.

The star of show, of course is the moon. Here it is made out of a piece of silvery mother-of-pearl, shining against the dark-blue background. It's a pretty thing. And while perhaps seeming unnecessary, I think the round frame that encircles the would-be track of the moon is a wise aesthetic choice – yes, it takes a bite off the 6 o'clock marker, but this circle within a circle also adds visual depth to an otherwise flat display.

It's not all dial of course (though it mostly is). The case of the watch is relatively simple but well-made. With a slightly rounded profile and neatly polished on all sides, it matches the style of the dial. To be honest, while I appreciate Orient's "contemporary" cases and how their sharpness works well for sportier watches, I feel the moonphase concept works better with the classic case.

All in all, I consider the design of this watch a complete success. And having seen the limited edition black-gradient-dial version, I think this "white" (metallic, really) dial wins. The black one might be sexier with its stealthy looks, but the white is truly the right choice for this sort of timepiece.

 

How It Wears

Let's start with dimensions. The case of the hand-wound moonphase is 39.5mm wide without the crown, 46.7mm lug to lug, and 11.9mm thick. This is considerably smaller than the "M45 F7 Moon Phase" – 1.5mm narrower, 2.3mm shorter and almost 2mm thinner – bringing it closer to classic dress-watch proportions.

It's still not "easily hide under the cuff" small – it's almost there but not quite. Then again, it is such a pretty thing, why hide it?

Still, the modest dimensions ensure a versatile case that should make the watch quite comfortable, and certainly wearable for most wrist sizes. Weighing just 79g, it is also light, adding to the comfort.

The black cordovan leather strap that comes with the watch is of decent quality, not too thin, not too thick. It feels a little stiff at first, but appears to be softening rather quickly. Note that the JDM version comes with a genuine crocodile strap. Anyway, with its 20mm lug width, finding a different strap would be easy; just stick with black please! That is how it's meant to be worn…

Note that as this watch does not self-wind, there's no need to wear it particularly tightly. While wearing a mechanical watch more loosely can sometimes make the automatic winding rotor less efficient, this has zero impact when discussing pure manual winding.

The watch is equipped with Orient Star's deployment buckle, which is well made and adds to the wearability.

In terms of everyday usability, this is like most dress watches: treat it gently, as this type of highly polished case makes scratches really upsetting. And keep in mind the mere 30-meter water resistance, so just don't get it wet.

 

How It Functions

One of the most immediate impressions one gets from this watch, is how smooth and quiet its operation is. With no running seconds, the thing is so quiet you can safely wear it on a recon mission behind enemy lines. Not that you should wear a dress watch for recon missions, unless you're James Bond.

Winding is also super smooth, as is setting the time. You just watch the power reserve needle move or the hands go round; again, with no second hand to start and stop, the whole experience is extremely laid-back.

Without running seconds, you also pay less attention to actual accuracy. The model's specifications indicate a deviation of -5/+15 seconds per day, and given Orient's reputation, I assume the watch keeps time as promised. During my testing, it did well while being worn but went a little slow when kept an entire day resting crown-side up.

It's worth mentioning the importance of the power-reserve indicator in a hand-winding watch like this. Besides serving as a decorative element, it is even more useful than in most Orient watches, considering the watch will not wind automatically.

Legibility is good for a no-lume watch. The hands contrast well against the dial, and both hands and dial reflect just enough light to keep visibility in darker conditions – not total darkness of course. The front sapphire uses Orient's excellent anti-reflection coating, so that in itself it hardly glares, further adding to legibility.

Setting the moon phase is done using the inset button at 4. Obviously, you would need some sharp object to push it, but you would also not want to use anything that might scratch the case by accident. I used the tip of a dried-out roller pen; it would have been ideal if Orient actually bundled the watch with some kind of proper instrument, like a stylus. Yes, you'd probably lose it after a while, but at least it will get you started.

Orient advises not to change the moon phase between 9 and 3. Since there's no real way of knowing whether the watch shows AM or PM, this should be taken as referring to both options. Simply, don't use the push button when the hour hand is in the top half of the dial.

Watching the movement through the back is cool, by the way – it's been a long time since Orient has given us a manual winding watch with an exhibition case back! In fact the only other example I've come across is this Royal Orient from about 17 years ago. There is also the 60^th anniversary edition, but that one does not have a see-thru back.

 

Bottom Line

The M45 hand-winding moonphase watch is very hard to find flaws in. Orient clearly aimed for no-nonsense elegance, leaving out any hint of the brand's familiar oddities. And it has achieved its goal.

This Orient Star isn't for everyone. If you are one of many who need their watch to show the date, or find life without running seconds hard, then look elsewhere – and that's fine. You might find what you're looking for among Orient's other moonphase models.

However, if this style of watch speaks to you, then you might have just found your perfect match. Yes, elegance comes at a price, and at over $2,500 USD, this is considerably more costly than other Orient Star moonphase watches due to the F8 movement. That's still less than what a similar watch from a more prestigious – though not necessarily higher quality – manufacturer would cost you.

The blog would like to thank Orient – Epson Europe for providing us this watch for review.

Orient Star Kick Off 2024 With New Watches

After a cold and uneventful January, Orient finally kicks off 2024 with a bunch of new Orient Star watches – including a brand new model, and a number of new versions of existing designs.

M34 F8 Date

An entirely new watch that joins the new "M Collection" is the F8 Date. This watch features a sharp case, a nicely (and trendy) textured yet fairly clean dial, and a modern movement from the brand's most recent crop – an impressive package, with a price to match.

The steel case is 40mm wide, 47.3mm lug to lug, and 12.9 thick, with a 20mm lug width. Surface finishing of both case and bracelet includes a mix of brushing and polishing, no doubt done to a very high standard like most high-end Orient Star watches. The crystal is sapphire, front and back.

The F8N64 movement provides 60 hours of power reserve, and an accuracy of +15/-5 seconds per day. These are not standout features in the $1000+ price range today, even in Swiss watches, but given the brand's reputation for long-term reliability and having their watches typically better regulated than the stated range, there's nothing to complain about here.

Orient is presenting two versions today:

·         Reference RK-BX0001S features a white dial, and comes bundled with a grey leather strap as well; it is, rather curiously, said to be limited to 200 pieces for the Chinese market. Its global market equivalent is RE-BX0002S, which is the same but ships without the leather strap, and is limited to 160 pieces. Both should be available in March.

·         Reference RK-BX0003L features a blue dial, and comes bundled with a black leather strap. The global market equivalent is RE-BX0004L. These would be unlimited production models, but would only be available in June – presumably, due to a more complex process developed by Orient to produce the special dial color.

Prices for the F8 Date are in the 2,400 USD range – a little less for the white version, a little more for the blue dial. Like many recent Orient Star releases we see prices go up step by step; hopefully this is supported by an equal increase in quality of movement, materials and finishing. Judging from pictures and specs, this might be true.

 

Modern Skeleton

Orient is celebrating the 10^th anniversary of its familiar Modern Skeleton design, with a bunch of new versions.

·         Reference RE-AV0123G features an ivory dial with a rose gold colored bezel and crown.

·         Reference RE-AV0124G (JDM ref. RK-AV0124G) features a champagne dial with a yellow gold colored bezel and crown.

·         Reference RE-AV0125S (JDM ref. RK-AV0125S) features a silver dial.

·         Reference RE-AV0126B (JDM ref. RK-AV0126B) is all black plated: dial, bezel, case and bracelet. It is limited to 340 pieces in Japan and 260 overseas.

Other than colors, these all feature the same Modern Skeleton specs: F6F44 movement offering 50 hours power reserve and +25/-15 seconds per day accuracy, in a case that's 41mm wide, 49mm long and 12mm wide. They are priced in the 750-800 USD range.

 

M45 F7 Moon Phase

Finally, Orient also added a new version to its M45 F7 moon phase line-up. The new watch features the M45's non-skeletonized design, this time with a dark grey gradation dial set inside a black-plated case.

The three references presented are essentially the same watch: RK-AY0122N will sell at Orient's online store, with a black crocodile leather strap; RK-AY0123N will sell at Orient's prestige shops, with both the black croco and an additional cordovan strap. Global market reference RE-AY0124N will be sold with just the cordovan leather strap. These references would be limited to 60, 140, and 120 pieces, respectively.

The M45 F7 Moon Phase case is 41mm wide and 49mm long, with a 13.8mm thickness and lug width of 20mm. Prices are in the 2,300 USD range, at the current JPY to USD exchange rate.

 

Orient Star's "M Collection" EU/Global Versions

Following yesterday's announcement of the new "M-Collection" of Orient Star models, the brand today follows up with a number of new Global releases.

First up, and perhaps the most unique, is a global version of what was the first "M45" release (even before the entire M Collection was thus named). This is the very cool-looking, black n' blue Moonphase ref. RE-AY0119L.

Technically identical to the JDM RK-AY0117/8L, the different number part of the reference indicates something has changed: the strap material. While Orient sells these with Crocodile leather straps in Japan, limitations on exporting this type of leather dictate a different material for global distribution. Therefore, the new reference comes with Cordovan leather.

The watch uses a 41mm wide black-coated steel case, housing Orient's F7M65 automatic moon-phase movement with 50 hours of power reserve and +15/-5 seconds per day accuracy. Crystal is, of course, sapphire back and front (with the front having SAR coating applied), water resistance is 50m, and the watch is limited to just 80 pieces.

Orient also presented the global version of the golden-brown moon-phase model, now as reference RE-AY0121A. This, too, is identical to the JDM version except for the cordovan strap, and is limited to 180 units.

Finally, Orient also announced global references in the M34 series. Here, we actually get slightly different dial variations than the Japanese variants. Technically, the watches have the same case dimensions, style, and movement.

·         Reference RE-BY0004A has a blue MOP dial, comes with a steel bracelet, and is not a limited edition.

·         Ref. RE-BY0005A has a green MOP dial, comes with a steel bracelet, and is also not limited.         

·         RK-BY0007A has a charcoal-grey dial similar to the JDM RK-BY0006A, comes with both a steel bracelet and calf leather strap, and is limited to 500 units.

No global version of the titanium 1964 Diver has been announced, yet.

Presenting the Orient Star "M Collection"

Orient has just announced a new collection of Orient Star watches, dubbed the "M Collection". The announcement claims these "M" models represent an even higher quality than most Orient Stars – this of course has yet to be seen in person, but the pictures no doubt tell a compelling story.

 

M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase

At the top of the line sits a new version of Orient's moon-phase watch, reference RK-AY0120A. It is a full (no "open heart") mother-of-pearl dial, similar to last year's MOP moon-phase model. The new dial is a very warm mix of golden-brown shades, matched to a complementary bronze-plated bezel and brown crocodile leather strap (a steel bracelet is also included). A very elegant combination indeed.

That said, there does not seem to be any real difference between the "M" version and previous moon phase references from the Classic collection, and the slightly higher price here probably just reflects the bezel plating.

You get the same F7M65 movement, a quality automatic 50-hour caliber with +15/-5 seconds per day accuracy, the same dimensions of 41mm width and 49mm length, Orient Star's SAR-coated sapphire crystal, etc. This model is limited to 350 pieces.

 

M42 Diver 1964 Titanium

Or, "M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m Titanium" to be precise, as Orient is joining the Swiss trend of super-long names for watches, reference RK-AU0701B.

The new model is based on the "Diver 1964 2^nd edition" released in 2022, with the main difference being that it's made of titanium – making it much lighter than the steel versions, at 113g vs. 175g. Many might also prefer the somewhat warmer and less bright shade of the Titanium finish, which makes it look less dressy and more "tool watch".

Again, all other technical and visual elements are the same – including case dimensions (41mm wide, 49.6mm long), movement (F6N47 with +25/-15 seconds per day accuracy), and dial design (only differing in the addition of "titanium" to the dial text).

The bracelet, too, is Titanium of course, inclusive of a diver's extension, but unlike the previous releases, no rubber band is included. The price is about 15% higher than the steel models, which is a reasonable premium for titanium.

 

M34 F7 Semi-skeleton

This is a new Orient Star semi-skeleton design, not radically different from previous semi-skeletons, yet it is modernized with a new movement, caliber F7F44, featuring +15/-5 seconds per day accuracy.

The first thing to notice about the new M34 watches is the mother-of-pearl dial. At closer look you can also appreciate tasteful little elements, like the tracks of the seconds sub-dial and the power reserve indicator.

The M34 line includes four references –

·         RK-BY0001A with a blue-green gradient dial, comes with a steel bracelet, and costs around 950 USD.

·         RK-BY0002A with a golden-brown dial, comes with a steel bracelet, and costs around 950 USD – now available only on Orient Star's online store.         

·         RK-BY0003A with a blue-green dial, comes with a steel bracelet and leather strap, and costs a little over 1,000 USD – now available only on Orient Star's Prestige shops.

·         RK-BY0006A with a charcoal-grey dial, limited to 300 units, comes with a steel bracelet and leather strap, and costs a little over 1,000 USD.

All references feature a 40mm wide case, 47.3 long lug-to-lug, 13mm thick and having a 20mm lug width. The front and back crystals are sapphire, and water resistance is 100m.