Orient Star Heritage Gothic | RE-AW0005L00B Review

Review of a Orient Star automatic dress watch. First time Orient Star feature on the channel. Really pleased with the overall quality, look and feel of this watch. This watch goes by the nickname Orient Star Heritage Gothic but the reference is RE-AW0005L00B (reader-friendly as always). Clearly more expensive than the entry level Orient dress watches that are very popular, but you can see and feel the added quality. Overall, I think that this watch offers a better package than a "entry level" swiss made dress watch.
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Timestamps!
00:40 Different variations of the Orient Star Heritage Gothic
02:08 Wristshot of the Seiko Srpe43 cocktail time
02:38 Introduction to Orient Star and the Heritage Gothic + Price
03:30 Orient Star Heritage Gothic case finishing
04:00 Showcasing the great looking blue dial of the AW005L
04:40 Orient Star Heritage Gothic dimensions and size
05:39 Orient Star Heritage Gothic F6G42 movement specs
06:31 A quick look at the F6G42 movement finishing
07:02 Comments about the domed sapphire crystal
07:41 Comments about the leather strap and the "backwards" way of wearing it
09:00 Using the deployment clasp of the Orient Star and comments
09:50 Showcasing the stunning dial of the Srpe43 cocktail time
10:05 Orient Star Heritage Gothic on 6,5 inch / 17cm wrist
11:37 Closer look at the dial of the AW005L
12:47 Close-up of the dial finishing
13:52 Comments about the date window
14:35 Legibility of the Orient Star Heritage Gothic
15:14 Comparison between Seiko Sarb033, Orient Star Heritage Gothic and Seiko Srpe43
16:31 Comparing wristshots with the aw005L sarb033 and srpe43
17:00 Wrapping it up!
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[@3rdstone1]

Great review. I've personally never been a fan of gold plated watches (unless some fun old vintage specimens), but that doesn't really matter here. Orient Star are really offering great value for the money, even though the price point is a bit higher than their usual offerings. Still better value than much of Seiko models today sadly (saying that as an old time fan of Seiko..).

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Me neither actually! This one works so well with it though😊 I just think it looks and feels very elegant and plenty refined. I think I would much rather buy this than a Tissot or Certina dress watch for example😁

[@3rdstone1]

@Lyle Jayden A new kind of spam?

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Yup. Reported!

[@lolollolol5654]

you should check out the Orient Star SAF02001S0. it is a dream of a watch and execution of the dial is grand seiko level, looks and feels like 2000 euro watch. literally my favorite gold plated watch. in my opinion competition for this watch designwise starts at a few grand with jlc only downside is a mineral glass but it is a dresser. however i will try to exchange it through my watchmaker

[@RandallSlick]

A fine review of a watch I've had my eye on for some time. Many thanks.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Thank you! I can stronglt recommend this watch. Stunning looks and great quality for a reasonable price.

[@tombundgaard]

Hi. Just ordered this watch based on your review. I know what I’m getting into because I already have an Orient Star Gothic, just with the white champagne dial. I think the blue is great looking based on your video, and I know the watch itself is outstanding quality, so I took the plunge. Thanks for a great review! Keep up the good work.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Hi! That’s awesome to hear! The blue was really difficult to capture on film! It’s so vibrant and changes a lot depending on the light. I’m sure you will be positively surprised still with the blue dial since the most beautiful looks never quite showed up nicely on camera! My pleasure and thanks for watching and for sharing :) Will do mate!

[@jjktng]

Same here

[@KabobHope]

Orient /Orient Star are some really great watches. Thanks for the review.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

They are. My pleasure mate. I’m glad to hear that you liked it :)

[@ercanbanka5377]

I really like this watch , reminds me on the IWC Portofino IW356523 , , day on 3 , round shape , even the hands look similar to the IWC , but this one has Arabic numerals which looks class and small second , The IWC costs about 5300 Euros or 5765 Dollars , the Orient Star on discount 716 Euros or 780 dollars , you can also get it for much less pre owned .

[@NordicWatchChannel]

It does remind about the Portofino quite a lot! Great option for it in my opinion.

[@jjktng]

Getting this for myself instead of Swiss watch ! Saves me so much money ! Thank you 🙏

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Good choice! Thanks for watching and sharing :)

[@jjktng]

👍🏻

[@balesjo]

That rose gold case with blue dial is really striking! Also, the deployment clasps on the straps are a godsend, particularly if you have an expensive strap (such as crocodile or alligator, or even fine leather). It's easy to put on and it really does help to keep the watch strap looking nice, without the creases that form with buckle-style straps. I wish every one of my watches had the deployment clasps!

[@NordicWatchChannel]

The color combo does give relly nice contrast and depth! I agree with you abount the deployant claps! Still haven’t gotten around to using them tho..

[@AliasEveWatches]

Gorgeous watch! The size is great. I just wished the date wheel matched the dial.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Yeah, you and me both. Such a small thing to do in a watch that already is so refined..

[@rossturpie9608]

What a Superb Vid M8 you really did the Gothic Justice. The White Dial is the one to get. The quality is immense for the money i have no regrets owning one ;)

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Thanks Ross! Glad to hear that you think that🤙🏼 The white dial is a stunner, we both know that ;)

[@ericfreutel8240]

Beautiful watch, great review, many thanks!😊

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Thank you! My pleasure mate!

[@TheSituationBoy1]

Really love the strap buckle

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Me too! It really takes the elegance up to another level👍🏻

[@tylerservies3380]

That is a very attractive watch. I like single fold deployants better than traditional buckles and Orient including one is a nice touch. The butterfly style don’t appeal to me. Nice review.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

It really is! Yes it’s a nice touch. Seiko also included one with the cocktail time that I show off a couple of times in the video. The strap on the Seiko does not appeal to me as much as the one on this watch though. And thank you!

[@yitzhakgolembo3269]

Great review. I just ordered it can't wait

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Thank you! That’s awesome, hope you get it soon :) Did you get this very same color?

[@yitzhakgolembo3269]

@@NordicWatchChannel got it the same colour

[@jorgegonzalezmata524]

Wonderful and beautiful watch excellent quality

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Couldn’t agree more mate!

[@mattilassilantuomi3554]

Which watch do you like More and why? This one or the cocktail time. Hard for me to choose.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Hmm I would have to go with the cocktail time myself. It's pretty much half the price of the Orient Star. The rose gold color is nice, but my personal preference is still steel. Both are great and it comes down to price and preferred color imo.

[@seiko9361]

Which is best buffalo leather calf leatger or cow leather ?

[@NordicWatchChannel]

I have to say that I’m not an expert and you should probably ask someone more informed than me😂 I bet there are lots of discussions on forums like Watchuseek or then just other KZbin videos. In this matter, your guess is as good as mine I’m afraid..

[@flex3065]

У этих Ориент читаемость циферблата лучше Сейко.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Hmm, depends a lot on the model. Some are more readable than others.

[@bigpoppa5100]

Only 1000 on the world??? You have only 1000 watches like this ?

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Yes it seems so!

[@Brian-of4iw]

I had one, No.370.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Nice! What made you sell it, if I may ask?

[@Brian-of4iw]

It is brand new, i bought it last week.

[@Brian-of4iw]

A gift to someone else.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Very nice gift!👏🏼 Someone will be thrilled I’m sure!