Orient

Orient Men's YFH02001B Star Retro-Future Black Automatic Watch

• Quality Japanese Automatic movement; functions without a battery; powers automatically with the movement of your arm
• Solid stainless-Steel Bracelet
• Skeleton case-back

Product Description

The Orient Story

The Orient Story The Orient Story Orient Watch was formally established in July 13th, 1950 in Tokyo. Orient Watch has focused on mechanical watch making, specializing in self-winding watches using only our in-house movements. Orient is considered one of the "Big Three" watch companies in Japan, but what sets them apart from the competition is that they have dedicated themselves in the advancement of mechanical watch making. The Orient Watch Company produces their mechanical movements in-house at their facility in Japan. These movements are dedicated for the use Orient's own mechanical watches. This list of industry abnormalities with the consideration of being one of the most affordable choices makes Orient an exceptional experience in the world of time keeping, and yet remains as one of the most obtainable. Orient is a brand unlike any other... It is profoundly unique. Orient In-House Movements Orient Watch is known throughout the world as Japan's mechanical watch. The center of Orient's philosophy is to be and remain a true watch maker accessible to all. In practice, this means an unyielding determination to design, manufacture and assemble the best mechanical movements. Now after 59 years, Orient’s passion for the art of time keeping has led to becoming the largest mechanical watch manufacturer in Japan. Orient 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY - Located in Los Angeles, California, Orient's American Service Station provides owners with a Warranty and Repair office now in the USA.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001EWEQWG
• Item model number: YFH02001B
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #47,220 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars So far so good..., December 8, 2007

By 

ckuethe - See all my reviews

Without a doubt, this is not a wimpy watch. The case is hefty but not tiring, it's substantial without being bulky. The bezel may be a bit tall for some; I wouldn't mind if it were perhaps 2 or 3mm shorter. Still, it's a good size and doesn't snag on my clothes or get in my way.

The crystal is nicely treated for anti-reflection. The exterior surface is slightly convex, so reflected images are small, dim and do not significantly interfere with viewing. It's definitely fun to see the balance wheel through the observation window. I'd like to see more of the movement, but Orient doesn't make movements designed for fully skeletonized watches.

Orient did a good job with the face design - they have not forgotten that the primary purpose of the watch is to tell time. There are some embellishments, but they add character rather than confusion.

The screw-down crown is nice - it's not going to snap off accidentally; there's a nice guard "block" just above the crown. It will do a good job protecting the crown, but it does get in the way a bit when you're trying to unscrew the crown.

I'm not fond of the fact that the second hand can't be stopped while setting the watch. I'm also not fond of the fact that you can't manually wind it either. I'll pass up this opportunity to make an off-colour joke about the hand movement you get to make if you let the watch run down.

Not much to say about accuracy yet; I haven't seen any detailed technical reports on the Orient 46S50 calibre movements anywhere on the net either. As this is a recent acquisition, I'll probably wear it around for another week to put some miles on the bearings and even out the inner lubrication before testing it. Off the cuff, I'd say this watch is about 15s fast this week - somewhere between 2 and 3 s/day - but I haven't been making rigorous measurements.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this watch, February 19, 2009

By 

Jason "ZeroSyztem" (Pittsburgh, Pa) - See all my reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality In Every Aspect !, April 16, 2009

By 

Robert H. Derga Jr. (Canton OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Orient Men's YFH02001B Star Retro-Future Black Automatic Watch (Watch)

This is my first Orient watch but it definitely will not be my last! I never heard of Orient until 2 weeks ago and after extensive research on the web, I was convinced Orient makes great watches of value that are well regarded by knowledgable watch collectors. It didn't take me long to decide to get this model once I decided I was getting an Orient.

This watch shines with quality in every aspect starting with the gloss black wooden box it arrives in. These boxes are unique to the Orient Star line which is a notch above the standard Orient watch line. My expectations when I opened the box were definitely surpassed for a watch at this price point. There is no doubt this watch is in the same league if not higher than watches selling 3 to 4 times the price. I didn't think that was possible but it is true.

The watch feels very solid with some definite heft and size to it as mentioned in the other reviews. I think that heft is a plus. Even so, it is extremely confortable to wear and gives one a sense this watch is rugged and will last. The curved back exposition crystal fits the contours of your wrist perfectly adding to the overall comfort. The fit and finish of the bracelet and the case is very good. The clasp locks with a good solid click.

I could look this watch for hours without end, especially the skeleton dial that reveals the moving balance wheel. Being able to see the inner workings of the watch through the back crystal adds to the enjoyment. The legibility of the dial and hands is good but not necessarily the best I have seen on a watch. The only thing missing is a calendar function but I can easily give that up for what the watch does offer. The power reserve dial is really a great feature as it accurately conveys how many hours of power are in the mainspring. That function is rare in watches under $1K. The automatic movement is pretty efficent and gets up to a full 40 hour reserve in no time at all.

The knurled screw down crown makes it easy to unscrew it for time adjustments. From everything I have researched the Orient caliber used in this 23 jewel watch keeps very good time for an automatic so I expect adjustments to be fairly infrequent. I will try to update this review after I have had a chance to check its accuracy against an atomic clock.

The "retro camera" look is very well executed with many subtle details. The "shutter leaves" on the dial are a nice feature that could be easily overlooked. The outer timing bezel is marked in a fashion to mimic the focus settings of a camera lens. The outer bezel is also knurled adding to the camera look and feel. Orient has really done a good job of balancing all these camera aspects with the functionality of the watch. It comes off very well without being too over the top that it is styled after a 1950's camera. It is subtle with the details coming out the more you study the watch. This "retro camera" styling was a big selling point for me and I am really pleased with it now that I actually I have the watch.

In case you haven't figured it out by now I am really happy with this watch and have no regrets in getting it. The fact Orient just started selling offically in the US in late 2008 should not be a worry. They have been in business for over 50 years selling in over 70 countries and have really mastered the art of mechanical automatics. They have some of the lowest defect rates in the industry. They were recently acquired 100% by Seiko so there should be no fears about warranty or future service. Amazon is an offical Orient distributor which is very important for the warranty. I think Orient is the best kept secret in the watch world here in the US and I really hope it stays that way. It is nice having something "old school mechanical" with quality and value that is different from everyone else. Some how I think the word about Orient will leak out after eveyone reads the positive reviews on all their models here on Amazon.

As always, Amazon's packaging , delivery, and pricing are top notch. No problems at all in my delivery. In case you haven't seen it, check out the "Amazon only" exclusive yellow dial Orient "Mako" diver's watch. This is a limited US release, only available through Amazon in celebration of Orient's partnership with Amazon. Get one before they are gone as I predict this will be a valued watch in years to come, more so than the blue dial Mako which has a huge global following with rave reviews. The Amazon yellow dial Mako is the next Orient on my shopping list as the price is a steal!

If you have any doubts about getting this model Orient or any of the others, don't debate it. Order it and you will have no regrets.