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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Bronze Watch Guide Pt. 1 — Lessons in Alloys and Aging

Bronze watches are more prevalent now than they’ve ever been, to a point that I’d argue that there’s more bronze than platinum available in the watch market at present day. The appeal is simple. To some, it’s nothing more than a colorful alternative to steel, titanium, or DLC. To others, it’s the idea of a watch that’s constantly evolving, whose character is designed to change over time. Beyond that, there’s the ‘sciencing appeal’ (no, sciencing isn’t a word, but you get where I’m going with…

Bronze Watch Guide Pt. 1 — Lessons in Alloys and Aging

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