Orient Star’s “Mechanical Moon Phase” features a high-performance in-house movement and an original design. This time, two models with new color dials have appeared. While inheriting the design code of the Orient Star, the theme is a watch that evokes an elegant time that flows with the nature of Japan.
The latest “Mechanical Moon Phase” with an attractive dial that makes you feel elegant
The power reserve at 12 o’clock, which is the icon of Orient Star, the open work at 9 o’clock where part of the mechanical movement can be seen from the dial, and the moon phase mechanism at 6 o’clock are highly evaluated for their originality. , “Mechanical Moon Phase”, which is popular among enthusiasts.
Orient Star “Mechanical Moon Phase”
The blue-green dial on the left is the image of the “fresh green” of spring, and the right is the image of the “late autumn” of autumn, with a tone close to gray. Each comes with a replacement metal bracelet. Automatic winding (Cal.F7M65). 22 stones. 21,600 vibrations/hour. Power reserve about 50 hours. SS case (diameter 41mm, thickness 13.8mm). 5 ATM water resistant. (Left) Orient Star official online store limited model, (Right) Limited to 350 pieces in Japan. 214,500 yen each (tax included). Scheduled to be released on October 20, 2022.
The 70th anniversary of the Orient Star in 2021 was a moon phase without openwork. This is a Japan-only model that incorporates classical elements such as Roman numerals, railway scales, and leaf hands into the design in response to fan requests. This time, two models of the moon phase without the openwork at 9 o’clock were announced as new works.
I would like to pay attention to the color dial that imaged the moon reflected on the water surface of Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture. There are two types: a model with a gray gradation coating on the white pearl shell and a model with a green gradation (this is an Orient Star official online store limited model), both of which have elaborate dial details.
At first glance, it looks like traditional Japanese komon patterns such as Kikubishi (a diamond-shaped chrysanthemum pattern) or Narihira lattice (a diamond-shaped lattice with a cross inside), but the central decoration is transparent. It is the “OS mark” of the Orient Star, which is hidden and printed.
It is a design that allows you to feel even more depth by looking at it up close. In addition, the Roman index shows a soft three-dimensional effect, and the carefully finished needle tip is delicate yet powerful.
These can be seen more clearly through the bispherical sapphire crystal glass with anti-reflective coating. Each model comes with a metal band separate from this crocodile leather band, and you can change it according to your mood. In addition, the back cover is a see-through back, so you can appreciate the finish and movement of the caliber F7M65.
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