Orient Watches – Japanese Craftsmanship and Superb Quality
Orient is one of the well-known Japanese watch making companies that create good quality and reliable timepieces. Its beginnings were in 1950 when it started off as an independent company and created its first wrist watch; the Orient Star in that same year.
Although it started off independently, Orient is currently owned by Seiko Epson which is the world’s biggest manufacturer of computer printers and imaging equipment and again, it is a well-respected brand by itself. Orient manufactures its watch movements in-house, keeping up with their mission to offer high-quality and affordable timepieces.
Japanese products are well known for their excellent craftsmanship, precision engineering, superb quality and durability. The Orient brand conforms to the strictest Japanese standards which are also quite stringent just like the COSC standards for Swiss watches. Orient watches are built in-house, right from the movements to the designing.
As is expected, Orient has built up a good reputation for itself over the decades as a watch manufacturer that focuses on quality and craftsmanship of its timepieces. I think this is one very good reason to have an Orient automatic or mechanical watch in your collection. Built to last, you can expect your Orient to provide you with years of impeccable service.
Orient watchesare notoriously economical. In fact, you might be surprised to know that you could get at least a couple of Orient mechanical wristwatches for the price of one Swiss-made mechanical piece. Likewise, you can easily afford an Orient automatic watch due to its reasonable price tag and yet be assured of its reliability and quality.
In my opinion one of the best things about the Orient brand is its ability to provide several features and functions at the reasonable price range. A good example would be the Orient’s Sun and Moon Open Heart Automatic which is selling just under $400 at Downunderwatches.com (https://www.downunderwatches.com)
One of the striking features of an Orient wristwatch is the neat and clean dial. Most of the Orient watches, especially the models from the Bambino Collection, have an amazingly uncluttered dial giving them a vintage, old-world charm.
Orient’s timeless designs and clean aesthetics of the Classic collection make for amazing timepieces and are a must-have in your wardrobe. The Orient Bambino line is again a series of simple but elegant dress watches.
The Orient Sports Collection is distinguished by the thick hour indices and hands along with rugged looks. A good example is the Orient Mako which is one of the most popular dive watches in the series.
Whether it is a dive watch you are looking for or one to match your casual outfit or an everyday watch to wear to work, choose from Orient’s huge array of timepieces that are exquisite, affordable and durable at Downunderwatches.com.
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In response to your request for a review on my purchase from DOWNUNDERWATCHES I can say the following, I address myself for this particular watches to DOWNUNDERWATCHES since they claim to be Australia's premier online watches store. This particular model is not available in store in Australia, not that I know off, therefore the advertised Australia's premier online watch store induce me to believe that the item was available in Australia but only from online orders. It turn out not to be so but from Singapore apparently. So, the claim that delivery is made within three days turn out to be three weeks. This detail should be indicated clearly to people in Australia. Other than that the delivery was made by DHL and the watch received in good condition some ten days latter. The watch is exactly as I expected it would be, well packaged, no complaint whatsoever to make about it. It would be better for the retailer to indicate that the delivery to Australia will required two weeks instead of saying next to day of dispatching leaving the impression that the goods is from an Australian distributor which physically it is not. Orient watches are not well represented in Australia by retailers if not at all. Seiko dominates the market amongst other brand. Orient is no more made in Japan as it was in the past, the factory with the name Epson is now in Thailand, the product is still of high quality and genuine as it has been expected from the original manufacturer in previous years from Japan. Epson has absorbed the brand name Orient which remains nevertheless a high quality product originally exclusively from Japan. Orient watches are of high quality until today.
Hi Patrice,
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re glad the watch arrived in good condition and met your expectations. We also appreciate your notes about delivery times and origins—this helps us improve how we communicate shipping details for our Australian customers.
The watch was as good as I expected, being refurbished and works accurately with minor blemishes. "Downunderwatches" is Singapore based, so I was surprised to have to pay additional fees for the foreign import.
Hi Herman,
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear the watch is working well and meets your expectations. We understand the surprise with the import fees and appreciate your understanding regarding international shipping.
Hi,
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you’re happy with the quality and value. It means a lot to us knowing our customers are satisfied.
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Downunderwatches
Really happy with my experience with DownUnderWatches. The price was very good, and even though they are not local to me, postage was still quick. When I realised I needed to change the delivery address after purchase, their team sorted it out quickly, which I really appreciated.
The watch itself has been great so far. It fits well, feels comfortable on the wrist, and has a solid, durable feel to it. I work a very physical and wet job, so I wanted something tough and practical that could handle daily use. So far, it looks like it will last me for some time.
The red display is a little harder to read in low light, but I knew that was part of the aesthetic going in, and for me it is worth it. Overall, very happy.
Hi Luke,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad the ordering process and address change went smoothly, and that the watch is working well for your daily needs. It’s great to hear it’s holding up in a tough work environment.