I Was Wrong About This Orient Star!

[@jims4539]

I don't get Seiko and Orient hanging on to mineral crystals. Sapphire is available and cheap as seen on hundreds of Chinese watches. If the vintage look is what they want, go with plastic - at least it can be polished with toothpaste.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

I guess this is a much older model, but it's not like sapphire is a recent invention so.... 🤑🤑🤑

[@metatechnologist]

@@davidcrandall4958 I'm just having a hard time with Chinese anything these days. They might be starting a war with Taiwan Eff them.

[@nusbacher]

Any time a Zaibatsu appears to do something irrational, the first question is whether it's to do with integration. My guess: Seiko Epson produces its own clear acrylics but doesn't produce its own synthetic sapphire.

[@johnstratos9336]

This is the only Orient Star which has mineral afaik.

[@musik4u343]

My orient star has sapphire

[@nickdolin393]

Jodi, as a WIS (watch idiot savant) and having owned 2-300 watches, Orient Star is a fantastic line. The value per $ is very good for a non-micro brand. I own 3 and haven't paid more than $400 for any of them, and I'd put them against 6-800+$ Swiss watches any day of the week (except for movement finishing, which leaves a little bit to desire). P.S. My wife knows when I'm watching your videos, she can hear your voice from the intro lol.

[@strannostrannovasrr]

I have this watch for years now and I love it. I learned from the power reserve that you can wind an automatic watch very fast by putting it in your front pocket and walk a few hundred meters. Without power reserve I didn't know this.

[@rendullic]

Fron pocket on shirt? On jacket?

[@Nefville]

I sincerely hope its not still on bracelet when you're doing that. Its going to get scratched to hell, just like Jody's Orient Star and Orient here (extra links in box not in a bag).

[@strannostrannovasrr]

@@rendullic jeans (pair of trousers)

[@strannostrannovasrr]

@@Nefville Mine is not on a bracelet. If the watch is on a bracelet then you need to take a precautions measure to prevent scratches. But that's easy.

[@glennevans6213]

I have the AF02004W that came on a leather strap. It actually came in a very nice long watch box as opposed to the square the bracelet version comes in. I understand that the power reserve is a signature complication for an Orient Star. I don't mind it especially where they have put it and I find it very useful when I'm not wearing the watch for a couple of days. I also have an Orient Star basic date both are virtually spot on in terms of time keeping time gaining only two to three seconds over the course of a week.

[@awlonghurst]

Sorry Jody I love the date and power reserve. Pity it's not a sapphire crystal. A personal opinion - I'd have liked some little dots of lume by the hour markers and a sliver or lume on the hour and minute hand. Then it truly would be a 50's-60's throwback dress watch plus some practicality too.

[@toddtannenbaum7092]

Agree, I’m a fan of power reserve complications and require a date.

[@smokincooks7661]

You won't find sapphire crystal, in that shape, at this watch's price point- just too expensive to produce, high failure rate, & very time consuming to shape.

[@awlonghurst]

@@smokincooks7661 - I didn't know that, I've seen some domed sapphire crystals on modest watches, I've got a Pagani Omega Seamaster 300 homage that has quite a prominent one and it was less than a £100. Admittedly probably not as bubble shaped as the one on this Orient.

[@smokincooks7661]

@@awlonghurst With this watch, most of the money goes towards the finishing of dial, hands, indices. Movement isn't half bad either.

[@acftmxman]

Jody, I agree with you on your review. The chemically blued hands with the white dial just makes the whole thing pop. My only niggle is with Jomashop. I got burned by them and another KZbinr named Tennessee Mike is going through it with them now. I would buy this one, but not from them. Thank you for the great review!

[@craig2100]

Wish this was a sapphire and a no date, no power reserve therefore. Brilliant share regardless, cheers mate.

[@jacc88888]

I have the black dial version of this and agree that it’s a beauty. The dial and bracelet especially are very nicely finished . The movement decoration looks really nice with the naked eye so was surprised to see your macro shots! 😲Or maybe I need new glasses !👓 Thanks for the review.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Macro lens takes no prisoners 🤣

[@jacc88888]

@@JustOneMoreWatch Haha! Guess for me it was a case of ignorance was bliss!

[@scottsj4625]

I really like the look of this, and so refreshing not to have to look at just one more dive watch!! I used to see these for under 300 dollars and I can't remember why I did not get one a few years ago. I have every kind of watch but a dress watch. I do like the Seiko you had in a thumbnail. The red one which is also a 38.5 mm diameter I think is close in size range and does come with a leather strap.

[@nintendokings]

Gorgeous watch. Perfect dimensions too, compared to regular Orients..

[@ovezeeb]

Wait, this watch has been on my wishlist for so long. Thanks!

[@eric21881]

I like having a power reserve though more so on a hand wind It’s not a deal maker or deal breaker But grand seiko has started putting the power reserve on the back of the movement visible with a display caseback Which is excellent, it’s a useful complication but it’s not always worth the dial clutter

[@elmatroso7125]

I just love this '56 seamaster indexes and smp-like bracelet. Well done!

[@YouGetSoAlone]

Jody, I have had about four automatic watches that I’d been wearing for over three days each and then got up in the morning with them dead. Three different brands. I guess I’m not active enough. That power reserve would probably save me more than once, plus it would ease my mind daily. It isn’t the most beautiful feature, but for me, worth it so I don’t worry.

[@HeyItsJace]

Haven't watched your videos in a while and I must say the new intro, the other graphics, the camera and lighting set-up; all of those are so much better, a lot has improved. If you did it yourself, kudos! If you hired someone, then you got your money's worth.

[@johnsrabe]

Black lizard! So classy. It’s on my 1966 Seikomatic which looks a lot like this watch - or vice versa - and it works perfectly.

[@delusionalantics]

My Orient Star retrograde is one of my favorite watches. Nice finishing on these watches.

[@delusionalantics]

@Just One More Watch This is what I sent you the email about.

[@delusionalantics]

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[@SingleTrackMined]

I was just wishing for a JOMW video and you popped up. Maybe I get everything I wish for. Cool. Cheers from sunny Florida!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Hellooooo Florida! Thanks for tuning in.

[@edteach3r]

I agree, Jody… too many watches just don’t fit my 7.5” wrist. For me, the only way around it is to fit a ratcheting clasp.

[@muzzaball]

Hi Jody, thanks for a great review. I am still yet to pull the pin on an Orient, as I have previously been interested in the Diver's versions, but bought Just One More Seiko instead. And whilst this Orient is nice, and it's great to see them offering this style, - that Seiko Presage in red - OMG. What a beautiful specimen that is. I just prefer that one so much more, even with the standard date window. Me and my Seiko's! Cheers mate.

[@ky4vn]

Yes, I’m a big guy with a big wrist, so I typically only buy smaller watches from ADs. This allows me to ask for extra links without any hassles. I have bought from Jomashop and I will again in the future, but not with this

[@ThemysteriousMrP]

It’s a nice watch. Maybe it’s actually worth comparing to the latest orient bambino 38? Nice review as always.

[@damienbridges8358]

Really nice watch from orient and a bit of a strap monster too. Great review as always Jody

[@rokulus7910]

I'm watching this a year later because I was curious about this watch compared to my 38 mm Bambino. I'm thinking the Star might actually be less refined overall. Like the second hand issue you mentioned - on the Bambino it curves with the dial and goes all the way to the minute track, which is itself closer to the edge of the dial. Plus the Bambino has brushed case sides, a nicer shaped crown, and a slightly thinner case. On the other hand, I'm kinda digging that fuel gauge on the Star. I guess you can't have everything.

[@martinsaunders7925]

Joma Shop give excellent warranty service and a shout out to Jodi for the recommendation. A cheap Seiko 5 that I bought and only had 6 hours of power reserve that didn't improve over a month,was tested,repaired, and returned in a month. Half the time quoted.

[@silverghost4206]

6 hour power reserve.....😂😂😂😂

[@martinsaunders7925]

@@silverghost4206 I wondered if this was a bad joke. Taking it off at night and it stopped before morning. Now it's OK and still running when I wake up which is all I care about. Tests came back showing minus 2 plus 15 seconds a day. Static flat. I reset it weekly. Surprisingly accurate for a cheap automatic.

[@markikn3183]

The tee-shirt is nicely meta today, Jody. When Scottish Watches met Watchfinders.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ahahha. Indeed!

[@riothero313]

I have to many dive watches; luckily for my money clip that green Orient Star Diver is a bit to big for me or I'd buy another watch I don't need. A few mm's saved me a bunch of money.

[@knifecharlatan8912]

I have an 8.5" wrist and often have problems with smaller dial watches not fitting on stock straps. I have to buy XL straps to properly circumnavigate the gorilla girth

[@jonathanmeyer1164]

Can't help it, I prefer a smaller watch. But with my 8 inch wrist, it makes it tricky to get a strap that fits. For example, I love my Casio F-91W, but the included strap is just a bit too small. I need it on the second to last notch to make it fit comfortably, but I always end up with the short tag that catches on everything.

[@JamieKohns]

Same here - I generally can wear most bracelets, after taking out ONE link, but included straps NEVER fit me- Barton XL straps are the only ones that fit me

[@PpaStrmpf]

Id'd love they made seconds hand longer and bent like the retro dress watches have. They missed that extra retro vibe there with seconds hand. It is nice mineral but even if it were acrylic crystal it would fit the theme fully. Love that watch.

[@bthivierge]

A little small for me but this one is a stunner. I don't mind the mineral considering I think it's mainly a dress(ish) watch anyway. I wouldn't be knocking this one around in my shop that's for sure. Great review as always Jodi. 👍

[@mrmagoo.3678]

Love the T-Shirt there Big-Yin. I got this watch on my 'must get' list...and the Orient Star Diver, that Green/Yellow dialed one is fandabidozi.

[@claywebb8199]

I have this in the gold hand version on a tan strap and it’s drop dead gorgeous.

[@jesper4512]

I love 36mm watches, it's the OG size for men og never goes out style. But I have a 8" wrist and that limites the selection some times even from new. But it is especially a problem with pre-owned, because previously owner have lost spare links

[@Jedi391]

I’d love to see you review the new Ginault Silent Service. Don’t let the online bullies scare you away from it.

[@stevenwymor1398]

I’ve had one of those for years and years. I really like it. Had to order mine from Japan at the time because they were quite hard to get ahold of when I purchased it. Wish I had more reason to wear it, as it has spent 99% of its time sitting in the box. Time to flip it I guess. Hate to part with such a nice piece, but hurts more to have it go unused. I do love those blue hands and I think the dial is gorgeous, power reserve and date window included.

[@herkamer98]

I picked this one up - early in my watch collecting obsession, late in 2017 - from LongIslandWatch for about $285, but they don't seem to be carrying the Orient Star line any longer. I'm surprised it's actually gone up in price. And yes, the mineral crystal and diminutive size are issues for me, so it doesn't get any wear time. But it still sits in my winder and keeps a nice charge, just in case :) Thanks JOMW for a great review!

[@leoberg2390]

No date would be awesome and i don't mind the power reserve as it's perfectly managed

[@ManOfEthnicity]

Mineral crystal gets a bad reputation as some super delicate thing. I have an orient I wear fairly regularly and not a single scratch in the 3+ years I've had it I just dont wear it if I'm doing hard labor.

[@megasoid]

Beautiful watch, the blue hands sell the thing.

[@Robespierres_Ghost]

Yeah it's a problem. I've had multiple watches that I have to find a strap for because the bracelet didn't have enough links. ☹️

[@barryvercueil2346]

I would rather recommend the Triton. The sapphire is brilliant on it.

[@GinkgoJoe]

That bubble is classic! Really cool.

[@ssnerd583]

The white face and blue hands are just a classic that will never be out of style.

[@danielleavitt5411]

I have an Orient Star Sports Watch in PVD and a gray dial and I absolutely love it. I replaced the leather strap with an PVD and 21mm "Greige" single pass NATO from Crown and Buckle and the result is one of the best-looking watches in my collection. The watch itself is probably best described as a pilot watch due to its large flieger style screw down crown. Very thin. Very reliable and very pretty for a military themed watch. I thought these had been discontinued but Orient USA just reintroduced them. I got mine from Japan for about $350. Not sure what the Orient USA guys are smoking for selling the same watch for $1200.

[@alastairdelaney6386]

As a large wrist guy, I am constantly confused or confounded that straps and bracelets are not large enough. It is one of the most important specs I check as my wrist is 8.25". For the sake of the small additional cost, many watch makers have lost a sale from me.

[@timothycrum1535]

I’ve had this same issue…and often on watches that you wouldn’t expect (large divers). I think it’s a recent phenomenon and prob cost cutting and/or attempt to drive people back into in-person retail purchasing.

[@tarasmathers7423]

Gosh, I love the Orient Star range. I still very much fancy the "Basic Date Classic" au0402b00b, w/ blue dial. IMHO, still one of the very best offerings, for around the $400 USD, price-point. If only my understanding would've been correct, of that email coupon from Jomashop, that I had told you about, the other day....😄SMH. If that were the case, I'm certain that I would have one right now, as we speak. Maybe next time😉. Great review, as usual, Jody. Please keep up the good work. Cheers....

[@GregMilner]

LOVE THE SHIRT!

[@AwkwardHorology]

I don’t mind this one but a bit disappointed by the crystal, but it looks good none the less. The Seiko is a good alternative but it’s definitely a looker compared to the Tissot!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

I'm wearing the Tissot right now! Worthy but dull. 🤣

[@maniek583]

There is quite similar model with a sapphire: RE-AU0006S00B

[@zillsburyy1]

seiko sucks!!!!

[@jisezer]

I love a power reserve meter on a watch when you rotate them every few days!

[@richardstorer-adam7222]

I love that watch, I do not like the power reserve thing. The blue hands are beautiful and the whole watch looks like a fantastic value.

[@joshuamccausland2872]

Being a larger wristed man is a nightmare my 40mm prx didn’t fit at all and was such a pain to try and get extra links from tissot just so it fits. I do love the watch but it was a frustrating experience

[@jodiwilson7299]

I just got from Japan : Casio lineage LIW-700d. Absolutely stunning piece. So very very clever. But, the Citizen CB3016-51Z eco drive with subtle Tokyo skyline looks just beautiful & that crimson? Red 🧐one for Mr JOMW to acquire for review 😁😁😁😁😁

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

I like the red Citizen Jodi! A few quid though eh?

[@jodiwilson7299]

@@JustOneMoreWatch a few. But the specs !! Very similar to the Oceanus range. City codes on caseback. Eco drive. Titanium. 😋😋😋

[@sakmedic]

9 inch wrist here Jody. There are some 39mm/40mm watches I’m interested in but the bracelets are way to small. I have lots of nato straps but I prefer a good bracelet. Some manufacturers make getting extra links near impossible. A shame really.

[@yarrrthekraken]

ITS SO COMMON FOR ME. I have an 8.5 inch wrist, but it's because my wrist is thick, not wide, so 38mm is still my sweet spot. But SO MANY watches have bracelets that just don't accommodate me.

[@johnrb9397]

I ❤ JOMW channel.

[@valerin0]

Me too

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks for watching, both!

[@watchesandcaps2566]

My Orient Triton came in a huge Orient box with an outer sleeve and big plush cushion. Their packaging seems to vary greatly.

[@henrybenrycat1]

I was interested to hear your comment about the bracelet and maximum size of wrist. The leather straps are sized similarly as I know from the silver handed Vs I have. Are Orient Star watches designed to be Japanese market only product I wonder? For me these watches have the ever so slightly clunky nature of a vintage Omega dress watch and really capture that aesthetic. And the quirks to me are defining characteristics without which it would look like many another Orient offering. When I bought mine, the choice was between the Star and a Bambino Small Seconds. I disregarded the Cocktail Times for being indiscreet and blousy, we old brits seeing sharp but understated as the way to go when dressing for dinner.

[@steverocky7215]

Reminds me of a Seestern GS Homage watch that I managed to get hold of.... that has a Seiko movement (NH35) so similar.

[@Strideo1]

What I don't understand is power reserve indicators in automatic watches. It seems like that would be a far more practical complication on a manual winding watch where a reminder to wind it up could save you from losing the correct time.

[@mikegreig3338]

Love the Irn-Bru T-shirt, thumbs up 👍

[@jeejkee6471]

I have a Seiko pressage that looks just like this. The hour markers are the same, so is the shape of the watch. To be honest I would have loved a power reserve. If I would have known about this Watch I would have bought this one.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Jody Don't feel bad i was wrong once myself

[@iansmith3593]

This watch is stunning.

[@balthus9265]

Beautiful watch, just missing the accuracy review. Where’s the timegrapher Jody ?

[@thewaywelive2775]

Love the thumbnail. One of the better "check this one out"-faces

[@HAL-xy3om]

Nice watch, love those blue hands!

[@d7r_tv]

Reminds the SEIKO Prospex Alpinist 1959 (SPB249). Looking good.

[@blktauna]

I'm a smaller wristed Gal and I find it hard to size down. I took 4 links out of my Traska. I love the styling on this and would love it in a smaller size and without the date.

[@ic5319]

Very nice watch, I agree if they removed the power reserve from the dial it would look even better. I recently picked up a white dial Seiko SNKE49 from Jomashop on sale for $60 Canadian - it was too good a deal to pass up, and it looks great on a blue leather strap 😀

[@JasonCaringella]

love the look, been on the fence for awhile because of my larger wrist size, so thank you for mentioning that in the beginning. I still might get it and swap out for a larger bracelet, such a looker!

[@han7902]

I had this one. The only thing lack of on this model is the lume.

[@dude28405]

I have an orient on a bracelet that I have to put on a leather strap or something because the bracelet wasn’t large enough unless I can get a couple extra links

[@timedwards8171]

Love the Irn brew tshirt

[@Azeria]

The 39mm Tudor 1926 is £1,550. This is about £350 imported. Is it 22.5% of the experience? I'm genuinely asking, the Tudor is just inexpensive enough that I think you can afford to drop £350 on this, that you can probably afford to save up to get, but should you? Or is it worth getting this and continuing to save for something else that fills a different role?

[@Nefville]

Get the 1926 while you can because its a genuinely great watch, yes I think it is better than this (maybe not 77.5% better) and the way Tudor is going putting inhouse movements in EVERYTHING I can 100% guarantee you that you will never find another new Tudor for $1,550 (GBP). I do not own one but I know several who do and they are in love with those watches and they feel great because they got a new Tudor for a STEAL. Do it!

[@livy68]

Like the t-shirt. Greetings from Glasgow 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ohrsome]

Great camera work editing and voice over on this.

[@danielleclare2938]

This dude can make me like just about any watch featured except for the Casio stuff....'I am an Invicta Guy' ...lol.

[@Chris-du3jc]

Nice Irn Bru t-shirt! 👍

[@murph8411]

It’s a shame they are so expensive and hard to get a hold of in many countries. I can order from one dealer in Europe I know of but the diver would end up costing me around 800 usd.

[@vinceduenni]

As usual, us europeans get taken on items made elsewhere. And local productions are usually harshly overpriced.

[@rodpanhard]

Has Jomashop changed it's pricing any recently?, I'm in the UK and their prices even with postage and import tax are far better than anything based here, same with Creation Watches in Singapore if you want an Orient or a Seiko.

[@goldencalf5144]

I would have preferred an acrylic crystal. If people are interested in the vintage aesthetic, they shouldn't be terrified of a few scratches. All a part of the character.

[@magilla808]

You can also buff the scratches out of an acrylic lens. Mineral crystal, in my view, is the worst of all worlds. Scratches, but can't be buffed. Like you, I'd have preferred this in acrylic if they're not gonna do sapphire.

[@bagpiper]

Very nice watch and a fine review. I may have to see about making room in my dress watch group. (A 'cocktail' watch is a tough sell to the wife as we are non-drinkers. . . .)

[@RJtoon1]

The power reserve is the coolest feature and I would rather have it over a date window

[@zillsburyy1]

ORIENT makes great watches. got my OMEGA SEAMASTER PROFESSIONAL from jomashop in 2006

[@rhodes1591]

ye, this little watch without power indicator and date, would be way better !

[@gorkajames6475]

Jody I think the Citizen NB1050 would be a great watch to review

[@Tobi_Jones]

nice find, thanks for bringing this watch to my attention

[@tom1399]

I don't understand why these are so hard to come by in the UK?? They certainly tick all of my boxes, especially at 38.5mm, my only real gripe is not not having a sapphire crystal. However Orient have just released the Bambino 38mm, and it currently looks to be readily available in the UK, and at almost half the price, I'll probably jump for one of those.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Love that T-shirt, Sir Billy would agree 👍

[@user-wr9fv7zm9n]

Same situation with my mako XL! I removed only one link for my 18 см wrist!

[@PaddyX360]

It’s a wee belter alright but there appears to be a ‘refresh’ model: RE-AU0006S00B. Far more akin to the SARB line for those who can’t get enough.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Indeed Paddy, but not as pretty with those Romans 😬

[@raychandler2757]

Can you do a video on affordable manual wind watches?

[@Corsair_Cowboy]

Imo, I don’t like the placements of the power reserve and the logo. If they swapped em it would be perfect

[@MrPolimorf]

Sometimes I can't understand why everybody is talking so much about a saphire when we know that if watch is abused, the case is going to be scratched anyway so what is the point of having a perfect crystal on a demaged watch? Once if restored, crystal can be replaced and so on... And, Happy New Year!

[@robertbrandywine]

My sapphire crystals have, so far, never been scratched. My mineral crystals have.

[@rover213]

I am a big wrist guy and watches that are under 40mm look small and has if it was a female watch, a good example I have is the Lorus lumibrite, it looks tiny, I wished they had a 40mm lumi, I love the watch but I rarely use it because of the size it has...

[@Ben_M_D]

Yea, I would hesitate to buy this because of the small bracelet. With EVERY watch I buy having a soft strap, I have to factor in the cost of buying a longer strap because it's usually tight even in the last hole. I don't know how I'd do with this bracelet, and I really don't like universal bracelets.

[@teddtheyoung]

It's a nice piece, but reminds me too much of the bambino, Two pieces that I'd consider for the price are the Heritage goth classic and the outdoor with the black dial

[@johns997.1]

Great review as always sir! I also love the Irn Bru shirt 🤙

[@victormorgan1690]

love your irn bru t/shirt !

[@johnfrei9057]

Lovely watch but if they won’t do sapphire I’d rather they do acrylic than hardlex for the crystal. Just as cheap if not cheaper and you can polish out the scratches.

[@nintendokings]

cheap old plastic is indeed cheaper. But from my understanding a modern good acrylic costs about as much as a sapphire