M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200M - Ltd Ed 700pcs Ref. RE-AU0503N

Orient is the name of a Japanese watchmaking firm that is usually known to watch enthusiasts who are in the world of JDM watch collection. Compared to Seiko who have been making waves outside their land lately, Orient until now, have been staying low under the radar for many. They have been in continuation to produce high quality,  yet attainable timepieces since the early 1950s, while the firm can further trace back to its roots in 1901 by Shogoro Yoshida opening a pocket watch shop. Unfamiliar, we bet most of you guys are unsure of that Orient started in 1950 as an independent company, producing reliable mechanical in-house movements even until today. In early 2000, Orient had gone under the umbrella of Seiko Epson, as the name suggests, pursuing traditional horology of reliable and affordable timepieces, in parallel to Seiko Watches in true Japanese fashion. Orient Watches until today, is still one of the widely-recognized watchmakers in Japan, building their quality timepieces and sticking to their “JDM” route. They have a wide variety of selections that cater to anyone with a particular theme in mind, from cocktail event elegant timepieces to ever-ready sports watches that one can take it out for some action. Orient Star M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200M - Ltd Ed 700pcs Ref. RE-AU0503N Dating back to 1951, Orient Star first introduced the market, with their in-house chronometer "true star" timepieces that feature a dressy case blued hands, mechanical movement and timeless dial design. From there, Orient joins Seiko and Citizen in launching their divers with the Weekly Auto Orient King Diver Ref. 19410 which uses the brand's first-ever automatic mechanism. However, Orient divers are mainly found in their staple main Orient line, while having the now discontinued Pre-Seiko Epson era Pro-saturation divers under the Luxury Orient Star, there have not been a updated single "luxury" dive watch in its current Sports collection. Not until recently. Just as Grand Seiko represents the pinnacle of Seiko's artistry, Orient Star serves as the prestigious JDM luxury line for Orient; a collection defined by three distinct pillars: Classic, Contemporary, and Sports. It is within this rugged Sports category that we find a true legend reborn. To celebrate its 75th Anniversary, Orient Star dived deep into its archives to resurrect a cult icon: the Diver 1964 (1st Edition). Based on the historic Olympia Calendar Diver, this exclusive release is a Limited Edition of only 700 pieces worldwide. Positioning itself at the absolute peak of the premium Orient Star collection, this timepiece seamlessly bridges the gap between mid-century heritage and modern mechanical luxury. Caliber F6N47 with power reserve indicator Today, we welcome the LE Orient Star has introduced the new Diver 1964 model reflecting its proud history. Orient Star reproduced the original design of the Olympia Calendar Diver model, released in 1964, with an upgrade to contemporary diver's watch specifications. This exceptional model combines a vintage design with ORIENT STAR's latest high-performance in-house movement. Complete with a proper 200 meters of water-resistance, housing the power-reserve in-house F6N47 caliber, and a visual design language that closely reflects the 60s-era watch, the Diver 1964 1st Edition definitely demonstrates an harmonious blend of purposeful sporty capabilities in refined aesthetics. The RE-AU0503N aligns perfectly with modern professional dimensions, featuring a 41mm bezel diameter that is purposefully broader than the 40.2mm central case. This intentional design provides a superior grip, whether you are wearing gloves or navigating underwater. With an overall lug to lug length of 49.6mm and a robust 14.5mm thickness measured to the top of its domed anti-reflective coated sapphire crystal, the watch maintains a substantial yet wearable presence. Engineered for comfort and durability, the stainless steel five link bracelet features so