Orient Star that kicks Seiko A$$. Modern day SARB killer?

This Orient Star is a bit special! Under £500 and punches above its weight! Better than the now discontinued Seiko SARB033. Is this the modern day equivalent few know about? This review reveals all.
Good news, TUS watches will still match the price I paid for this watch. Contact tus and say I sent you!
Orient Star Standard Automatic RE-AU0004B00B Japan Made Men's Watch
MOVEMENT
Orient cal. F6N43 automatic movement
GLASS TYPE
Sapphire
CLASP
Fold over with push button
WATER RESISTANCE
100m
CASE MATERIAL
Stainless steel
CASE DIAMETER
38.5mm without crown
CASE THICKNESS
12.3mm
DIAL COLOUR
Black
BEZEL FUNCTION
Fixed
CASE BACK
See-through
STRAP MATERIAL
Stainless steel
I bought mine in the UK here:
www.tuswatches.com/shop

[@minz05]

Orient star should've released more of watches like this instead of bunch of skeleton watches,skeletons are cool but we need more practical watches

[@davidrodriguezc3724]

i have 10 Orient Star watches, from the cheapest (350 Euro) to the most expensive (1.000 euro) and all of them are just stunning, the finishing is just superb ans they feel so solid, the most expensive has a gorgeous movement with blued screws, deep perlage and very deep stripes on the rotor, i love watching it, ive always thought Orient Star is scamming themselves with those prices hahah, they could cost way more and still be a great deal

[@Apex_Apeq]

😂😂😂 I'm agree with U

[@wendyandgeoffpattison2610]

You will find that the accuracy will get better after a couple of months daily wear. My orient settled down to around 1second per day. Great watches in my book.

[@adk7962]

That’s a beautiful watch. Yeah, Orient seems to be sliding right into where Seiko once used to be. Thanks for the great review as always.

[@philipnunn1816]

I have the blue no date open heart version.... lovely finished watch.

[@williamsipe1151]

I agree the white date wheel looks a bit out of place, black with white numerals would probably have been a better choice. However, a date is so important to me that I am willing to overlook that. Beautiful watch. I've wanted to get an orient for years and this might be the one that gets me to pull the trigger. Thank you for sharing it.

[@michaelj8793]

I just can't figure out why these dress watches don't get the love that they deserve like their dive watches that people go crazy over Sure would have liked to have seen a bit of a strap show with this winner of a watch Great addition to the collection my friend Thanks for sharing as always and Be well 👍

[@garethhanna9173]

i have the white dial version, I couldn't get a good bracelet fit so I put it on a vintage leather strap which I actually prefer. It's a great watch, punches way above its price point.

[@rodpanhard]

I have this Orient Star and I really like it, my only criticism is the winding is a little "groinchy".

[@booijdesign]

This was my first watch! its an isanely good piece. The dial is especially great. But would i but it again for 500. i think not. My San Martin gets all the wristtime.

[@chu88y1]

Hey Orient - are you working on a high beat movement!!! Thanks for review.

[@davemck1887]

Nice watch. well worth the money. On the subject of CWC, i nearly ordered one last night but opted for an Oceanus s100 instead.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Ooooh, an oceanus! I was tempted by one of those too. Hope you enjoy it mate.

[@davemck1887]

@@watchmewithwatches if you want I'll bounce it straight to you for review. I know you're busy but the option is there.

[@migfed]

Beautiful piece, the watch case reminds me a bit to some Grand Seiko's. Quality is assured by Orient. Power reserve indicator it's not my cup of tea on that position, Grand Seiko do it much better even Orient Triton is better. The dial although is flawless lacks appeal in my opinion. All in all a pretty special watch.

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

Hi there thanks for the review. I'm not buying a watch with split pins again. It's over priced in my opinion

[@cedarcanoe]

Clasp is very much like Grand Seiko. Anyone can recommend the best (read: cheapest) place in Europe to buy an Orient Star? Thnx

[@Jinzo9988]

It's all subjective to one's tastes, but personally I can't stand the windshield wiper power meter that's on these. I wish it weren't on like... all of their watches, and the logo/company name were up there in its place. To each their own though.

[@stavros_katsopr]

So, is the Citizen NB1050 also gone? Pity...

[@watchmewithwatches]

That went, just couldn't get it to fit me perfectly in the end

[@carlogalopo2605]

The dial is too busy

[@zplapplap]

The power reserve indicator is unnecessarily large and takes up too much space on the dial. I get the utility of it, but this complication is, to me, out of proportion on the dial as a matter of design.

[@andrewd7586]

Not just a BOOB,but 4BOOB!🤭

[@eyesoulyou2086]

Not less than 500

[@watchmewithwatches]

Mine was. Prices fluctuate all the time!

[@eyesoulyou2086]

Don’t see when recently . Unless it was years and years ago

[@watchmewithwatches]

@@eyesoulyou2086 tus watches less than 6 months ago. Prices do vary. Thanks

[@caster3283]

It’s a stupid reason but I just won’t buy this because of the Roman numerals. They look terrible.

[@mariog7213]

It’s not a stupid reason. I don’t like it for the exact same reason

[@adk7962]

I don’t think it’s stupid at all. I don’t really like them either. There are some great watches I won’t buy because of them.

[@RamseyInova]

in fact, I just bought this watch today, roman numerals don't disturb at all. Watch is reallly really nice. Mine is deep blue color. 12 roman numeral is just like a fullmoon at night,

[@caster3283]

@@RamseyInova Not for me personally mate but glad you are pleased with your new watch, enjoy!

[@RamseyInova]

@@caster3283 Thanks.

[@zerox615]

Orient > citizen > seiko Don't know what all the hype is about seiko. They are overpriced overrated junk watches. Clearly people who likes seiko don't know about orient and citizen.