Orient

Orient Men's YFH04001B 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
• Scratch-Resistant Sapphire crystal

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In this collection, you will be fascinated with the exceptional designs that are inspired by the industrial age of the 1950’s. Just from looking at the face of this watch, you will notice the airplane motif of this watch and how it is cleverly put together to make a wonderful timepiece. This watch is perfect for you if you enjoy the limitless freedom of the skies or if you appreciate the inventive craft of an airplane.

The instruments of an airplane are well reflected in the dial (face) of the watch. The middle of the dial looks like a cross landing strip. When looking at the dial itself, you can imagine the exhilarating thrill of a pilot just before landing on a runway. Even the power reserve indicator embodies a fuel gauge of a plane.

What you are looking at is a mechanical watch. This means that there are no battery capacitors and that the watch is powered by motion. Pilots are able to identify how much power is left in their plane by their fuel gauge. Likewise, the power reserve indicator tells the owner how much power is left in the watch in units of hours.

Notice how the design integrates a second-hand indicator like an altitude meter. Furthermore, Orient designed this watch so that the stainless steel piece on the center of the dial comes out of the crystal glass to emphasize the nose of an airplane. As a result, the hour and minute indicator bear a resemblance to propellers. The hour and minute indicators, as well as the time indicator, are luminescent so that you are able view the time in the dark. Since the case is a semi-skeleton, the owner is able to look into the mechanics of the watch just as an engineer can view the engine of a plane. The font for this watch is very industrial to emphasize the thriving industrial era of the 1950’s.

On the side of the watch, you will see that the bezel (the grooved ring of the watch) is matte finished while the rest of the case comes in finished metal. What sets apart this watch from the rest of the watches is the turbine-engine look of the crown. The crown is basically the piece on the side of the watch that allows the owner to set the time. The exhibition caseback (glass piece located on the back of the case) also follows the turbine-engine look. Another interesting feature that you will notice about the dressing of the caseback followed by dot linings depicts the surface plating of a plane. There are a total of 3 variations to this collection. The only difference amongst the three is the color on the dials: orange, navy blue, and black.

The clasp of this watch is a deployment clasp, which guarantees that the watch will stay on and not come off unintentionally. The first two links of the stainless steel metal band are tapered followed by untapered links. This particular watch has a remarkable looking design on its band links. The watch has a blend of matte and finished metal links to symbolize the combination of steel plating used on a 1950’s airplane. Notice that the watch’s band is very intriguing in its design. This is intended to reflect that mechanical look of the pre-modern airplane model into the design of the watch. Not only does this look offer a creative side, but the combination of the blended links with the stainless steel construction gives a 3-dimensional effect.

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This series is a fusion of retro 1950's design characteristics, with modern "machine" technology. Three iconic industrial designs, Car, Motorcycle & Camera, were used as design motifs that are identifiable within this line. Comes with a 23 jewel movement, power reserve meter, open heart, small seconds, screw-down crown, exhibition back and a sapphire crystal. Case: Solid stainless steel, brushed, 43mm. Band: Stainless steel bracelet w/deployant closure. Water Resistance: 10 ATM Warranty: 1 Year

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001EWEQYE
• Item model number: YFH04001B
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,497 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow just WOW i never thought I would like an Automatic, June 28, 2009

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

This review is from: Orient Men's YFH04001B Star Retro-Future Black Automatic Watch (Watch)

I have handled many automatics the past few years. I finally settled on an Orient Mako. Orient fans were fanatic about it. They claimed it kept good time and was the most stylish watch for the price. Maybe so. I did find it annoying that I had no Idea when the power would run out as I dont wear my watches all the time. Also, It seemed I was constantly setting the time.

Something I have had NO PROBLEMS with on my new Orient. The YFH04001B airplane concept is precise. I haven't had to set the time since I got it (two months ago), and I never run out of power thanks to the 40/hr power reserve indicator. Since I fly occasionally on the weekends this watch was a perfect fit (and all the talk among my flying friends). I would have to say If I had to buy another Automatic I would def. stick with an Orient and Possibly a star because of the precision time keeping, the awesome looks, the power reserve indicator, and of course the not so ridiculously high price of say a swiss model.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing watch, November 21, 2009

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S. Fazli (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Orient Men's YFH04001B Star Retro-Future Black Automatic Watch (Watch)

Orient Watches are the best kept secret among watch collectors. Orient uses in-house mechanical movements with excellent accuracy and imaginative designs; they are all made in Japan, unlike other Japanese brands whose watches are assembled in China and the far east.

This Orient Star Retrofuture model is beautifully put together with a semi-skeleton movement and a features a 3D dial that evokes an aircraft instrument panel. The quality is excellent and compares very favorably to Omega and other Swiss brands. The price is no way near Omega prices. The design is one-of-a-kind. How can you go wrong?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Killer Timepiece!, October 22, 2010

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12 6E Shoe Guy (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Orient Men's YFH04001B Star Retro-Future Black Automatic Watch (Watch)

What a cool watch this is. First, its extremely high quality. It feels and looks better than some much more expensive watches I own. Second, the movement on this is abou 2 seconds off after a week now. 2 seconds! That is unreal for an automatic. It is also really smooth running and long power reserving. This is not Orient's run of the mill movement at all here. Finally, everything on this watch is unique and very well done. It is just screaming of quality and style. Superb watch. Get one for your self and for your best friend.