Orient just announced a new model under the Contemporary line called "Stretto". They're presenting a few time and date references, some solar references, and limited editions of "day and night" (aka sun and moon) and open heart. As with recent releases, the limited editions are under the 75th anniversary title and feature the brand's cursive logo.

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New model announced, Orient Stretto

I saw the SARD009 about a month ago online, and immediately knew I had to have it! I ordered it from Japan and got it on expedited delivery just in time to be my new year's present to myself… and a great present it is!

The pictures speak for themselves but I can only say the watch looks even better in reality. The dial has a perfect harmony and symmetry. You get the 40 hour power reserve to the left, weekday to the right, and day of month underneath. And of course central hour, minute and…

SARD009 – Presage Double Retrograde

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New blog about Orient watches

Some new releases from Orient announced this weekend.

The brand is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The first related release includes a bunch of new Bambinos: regular ones, "sun and moon" ones, and – for the first time – solar-powered, no-date Bambinos.

Each of these types includes one limited "75th anniversary" edition, bearing a classic cursive-font logo, instead of the standard "if there's one thing I'd change in this watch" symbol.

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New Orient models for 2025