Are Orient watches long lasting?

Are Orient watches long lasting?
The reason I am asking this question: some years ago I wanted to get an Orient Defender (1st generation) but for one reason or another I did not.

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If I am looking now on ebay for ‘pre-owned’ Orient defenders (of any generation,)
the current offer is a total of 10 (ten) watches.
I really doubt that the explanation of why the market for pre-owned Orient watches is so scarce has to do with the fact that (perhaps) very few…

Are Orient watches long lasting?

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The (unofficial, unsanctioned, unauthorized) Lorier thread

I’ve become a bit obsessed with this microbrand lately. Something about their uncompromising attitude around vintage inspired elements and consistent design language I find really appealing. I now have four of them and they form the backbone of my collection with the rest getting very little wrist time anymore.

I figured I’d start a thread to show mine off and get feedback from the rest of you about what turns you on about these watches and which ones you went with for your collection, as…

The (unofficial, unsanctioned, unauthorized) Lorier thread

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Need help repairing Casio J-31W

Hi everyone. Trying to restore this old J-31W and need an advice: there’s a tiny golden spring that fell out while I was taking it apart, I believe it’s a button power spring, but I can’t figure out where it goes. (it’s not the beeper spring, that one is intact).

It has an issue with display flickering and shutting off, and that’s what I was trying to fix, but ended up with front buttons not working.
Any help will be appreciated!

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Need help repairing Casio J-31W

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When the Strap makes the watch WHOLE! A Tribute!

It is no surprise to many of us WIS specially on the super affordable range to get a decent watch with a garbage strap, bracelet, nato, etc.

Sometimes, the strap is just as important as the specs of the watch. When a ‘Meh’ strap is paired with a good watch; the watch just does not live up to his MAX.
A few weeks ago, I order a a couple of straps from @Tenessean87. Last night I received a great surprised. He included an extra strap!

Not only his straps are just superbly well made…

When the Strap makes the watch WHOLE! A Tribute!

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