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Some things . But wristwatches have been noticeably affected by all . Even many of the non have seen in the last few months, Japan () as well as China (). So to see not one but two wheelhouse retro-styled models on Amazon, each for under $200, that’s a good day. Plus (and this is key) they’re both sold AND shipped by Amazon, at post time. Not some sketchy 3rd party seller. But that can change if stock starts to move quick…
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- “normal” price: $225 – $265 on Amazon, $285 direct through Orient.
- size: 38.4mm width x 12.5mm thickness x 44mm lug-to-lug x 20mm lug width
- movement: in-house Orient Caliber F6724 Automatic, Hand-Winding, Hacking
- water resistance: 30m
- crystal: Domed Mineral
- etc: Exhibition caseback. Leather strap feels better than some previous Orient watches.
- TL;DR: It’s a mighty fine looking dress watch with a packaged within a more classically sized, 38mm case and powered by one of Orients in-house automatic movements.
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- “normal” price: $225ish on Amazon, $319 direct through Timex… unless they’re running a code. 25% off would drop them to ~$240 at Timex.
- size: 39mm width x 9mm thick x 20mm lug width but .
- movement: Japanese Automatic. Hacks and hand winds.
- water resistance: 50m
- crystal: Domed Acrylic
- etc: Mini exhibition window in the case-back. Quick release leather pins on the strap. 24-hour subdial.
- TL;DR: It’s a mighty fine looking dress / smart-casual watch on an easy to swap out quick-release leather strap with a Japanese automatic movement housed inside a cushion-shaped case.
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nuff said.
Carry on.