Orient 3-Star Mechanical FAB0000DW9 Mens Wristwatch

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Supposedly, the proper name for this timepiece is the Orient Three Star, sometimes written as Orient 3 Star. In fact, most users of this watch report deviations of around 12 seconds per day or even lower. ✚ Orient 3 Star Models Each of the stars represents a quality of the Orient 3 Star: the first is for design, the second represents quality, and the third represents affordability. With a depth rating of 200 m (20 bar, 656 ft), this is the perfect watch for everyday life. A three-piece link stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp holds the RE-AU0301B securely on the wrist. Prices for a never-worn model sit around 910 USD. The

Their supposed target markets were less developed areas of the world that had no access to fresh watch batteries so a low cost yet dependable automatic watch would be popular. After being released, the rest of the world slowly began to appreciate the Orient 3 Star’s affordable quality and buyers from all around wanted one. The brand could have easily included a cheaper acrylic crystal to save costs, but they have opted for a mineral crystal, which is also appreciated. ➤ Bracelet Why does this matter? Some watch enthusiasts consider this information to be a big deal even on low-end models like the Three Star. The bad Even as the most economical option from Orient, the steel is adorned with a pleasant combination of polished and brushed surfaces, giving the watch a certain personality. The Orient 3 Star collection began production in the 1970s, although the brand had already been using the three-star logo on other watches since the 1950s.

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Every other watch in this series goes for a bold look, combining unconventional colors with either stainless steel or faux gold cases and bracelets.

Moving to the top of the case, the Orient 3 Star FAB00009N features a brushed pattern that flows from one lug, around the bezel, to the other lug. In yet another example of Orient’s attention to detail, they added a thin polished bevel between the top and sides of the case. This polished bevel distinguishes the brushed case top from the brushed case sides without creating a sharp seam. The case is constructed of a stainless steel alloy to help ensure its durability and long life. It features a combination of polished and brushed surfaces (mostly brushed) which gives the watch a little personality (even though it’s Orient’s budget option). Orient could have easily made the entire case either polished or brushed to save time and money but they went a step above and gave it some character. The crystal is mineral and slightly protrudes from the small polished steel bezel. It’s not the best crystal, but it performs its function well. I’ve covered the Seiko 5 models before, which offer similarly good value for a low cost, so I was after something a bit different; that you may not have considered before. Something a little smaller that could be worn in a range of environments. This is my second Orient automatic. I have an Orient diver's model, and I wanted to get something smaller and lighter for everyday use. I really wanted an Orient, as the two other well-known brands of automatics that I have tried have been unsatisfactory in terms of accuracy and/or durability. My Orient divers watch, on the other hand, has proven to be very accurate, and still looks and feels great after years of daily use.They chose to highlight the beautiful green dial with a thin polished steel bezel surrounding the crystal. This little pop of polished metal reflects the light and nicely compliments the shiny gold colored hour markers without being overly flashy or unsightly.

So no matter which watch you choose from Orient’s 3 Star series, it’s going to be a bold statement piece. They have a funky little range of colors here, with everything from bright gold to forest green on stainless steel.

Functional, but feels a bit cheap. I'm personally okay with it, but it is a bit thin and the edges are a little sharp. This is the bottom of the Three Star's dial in the smallest print ever. Sorry about the slight digital grain, I had to zoom in real tight to get this shot: Measuring a comfortable 37mm in diameter, the Orient 3 Star FAB00009N sits nicely on the wrist of both men and women. Its short lug to lug length of 43mm means it wears relatively small and the vast majority of people won’t have to worry about it overhanging their wrist. Its overall size is inoffensive and not too flashy, which makes it a great everyday watch for those who’d rather fly under the radar. To me, the case dimensions are spot on for a basic everyday watch. It’s nice to see Orient ignored the trend to “upgrade” the 3 Star by enlarging its case size like so many other watch brands. As you'll see from the links above, a whole bunch of people call it the Tri Star, so... whatever, I guess. Three Star, Tri Star... doesn't really matter. Several firsts

However, the Orient Tristar collection as such, with all its various models, would not reach the market until two decades later. In general, all the designs offer good contrast, although some dials are easier to read than others depending on the color combination. The choice wasn’t between adopting quartz technology or dying as a business. The aim of the company was to retain its brand identity and its watchmaking knowledge.

Where can I buy Orient TriStar watches?

This watch fits on my wrist very nicely. I do have small wrists, but had to remove 4 links to get the bracelet to fit. Also bear in mind that the clasp has 8 micro adjustment holes, which is quite a bit.