hey all. just bought the amazingly gorgeous Bambino, but my only criticism is that it doesn’t show off its movement. does anyone know if there is a display-case back for sale out there that would fit onto the Bambino?
Continue readingNew Orient models in Brazil – 41mm Field watches
Orient have released some "Sport Land" models that I stumbled upon yesterday:
A very classic field wat…
Continue readingInquiry: Orient Bambino Watch Crown
Hi All,
I have a crown question regarding an Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds, 38.4mm, Watch (RA-AP0105Y30B) that I recently purchased.
To summarize, when winding the watch and rotating the crown towards me it feels buttery smooth. However, whe…
Continue readingShow off your Mako/Rays
Seiko 007/009 & Citizen NY0040/0045 owners are showing theirs off, so why not Makos and Rays?
I know that there is a thread for showing Orient mods, but what if you want to show your stock ones.
All welcome, stock or modified.
I'll get the bal…
Orient Mako 40mm – RA-AC0Q01B
Hi,
I was wondering if someone knows where to buy a replacement bezel for this watch?
Or if you know some other brand bezels that would fit this model ?
Best/ Y
Continue readingAny one swap the case to mod the orient ray II?
I have got the orient ray 2 form 2017. After many years, i want to change his look. I want to keep the movement, the dial, the hand but replace the case with another like 38,39 or 40mm case. Are there any things I should pay attention to when replacing a new case? If you have experience, please let me know.
Continue readingI plan to order a case on shopee and pay a watchmaker to replace it for me because I don’t have the tools. But i don’t know which case i should order to fit my dial + movement.
I found…
Spare Glas
Anyone else managed to grab an Orient x Peanuts 75th anniversary collab before it was too late?
I saw them on Orient USA website, thinking I was loosing my time chasing at them. To my surprise there were still only 2 in stock, I immediately purchased one and half an hour later they were sold out. Both the Sun&Moon and the Bambino were already…
Continue readingNew blog about Orient watches
Hi everyone!
Orient is one of my favorite brands – if not THE favorite one. I was kind of disappointed with the lack of Orient blogs, compared to how many Blogs discuss Seiko and Citizen… so I started a new Blog.
I trust that posting an invitation …
Continue readingVintage Oriant king diver 100
Hello all I have finally acquired this watch, a reference Y489136B-6A PR. From its original owner of 35 years or so.
It’s well-worn and has aged beautifully, with only one minor visible mark in the center of the dial and some missing lume on the hour hand.
Continue readingIt’s well-worn and has aged beautifully, with only one minor visible mark in the center of the dial and some missing lume on the hour hand.
It must have taken an impact at some point, as the 4 o’clock index fell off and has been glued back on at some point it’s it’s service life. This isn’t a big deal to me old watch has history and as my watch maker said it can happen adds a…
