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Orientstar

Hungry Hippo
Orientstar
Hello all,



I was checking out Yeoman's blog and saw Orientstar retrograde in his post. Looks very nice but than he mentioned the price is close to 1K. What do you think of this watch? Worth the price?



https://yeomanseiko.wordpress.com/2011/10/07/orient-star-retrograde-de00002b/"http://yeomanseiko.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/de00002b.jpg?w=512" alt="" loading="lazy">
lunarin79
Re: Orientstar
i tink it's nice if u're looking for a dress watch.



hoot & post a review for us! :twisted:
lunarin79
Re: Orientstar
orientstar is a grade higher than the usual orient hence you're paying a'lil bit of premium for it.



if u like it, i tink u can consider.



if not, for that price, u can also try looking at other models, I'm sure with that budget, you'll be spoilt for choices :mrgreen:
Yeoman
Re: Orientstar
The Orient Retrograde is well finished and has a classy look. I actually like it more than the GMT model. Only thing is, the case is slightly thicker than normal.



Seiko also has a similar model but it is double retrograde.



Hungry Hippo
Re: Orientstar

"lunarin79"

i tink it's nice if u're looking for a dress watch.



hoot & post a review for us! :twisted:


Yes, it looks beautiful and the price is reasonable I think? I have little knowledge about automatic watches and how price versus movement is justified. :P
Hungry Hippo
Re: Orientstar

"lunarin79"

orientstar is a grade higher than the usual orient hence you're paying a'lil bit of premium for it.



if u like it, i tink u can consider.



if not, for that price, u can also try looking at other models, I'm sure with that budget, you'll be spoilt for choices :mrgreen:


I'm still searching for a good looking retrograde automatic dress watch. I'm currently wearing a Seiko landshark and a kenetic.
Hungry Hippo
Re: Orientstar

"Yeoman"

The Orient Retrograde is well finished and has a classy look. I actually like it more than the GMT model. Only thing is, the case is slightly thicker than normal.



Seiko also has a similar model but it is double retrograde.





Thanks Yeoman! The GMT model has a more casual design compared to being a dress watch. I like both of them but I am a huge fan of retrograde, so I am leaning towards this model.



This Seiko is in one of my wish list but I think the price is a little steep, converting the YEN to SGD, which is about $2K (twice that of the Orient Star). :(
eguy899
Re: Orientstar
hi bros, may I know wat is the function of retrograde? :?:

thanks! :mrgreen:
okies8
Re: Orientstar

"eguy899"

hi bros, may I know wat is the function of retrograde? :?:

thanks! :mrgreen:


instead of the hand continuing turning in circle. it 'shoot' back to the begining after it reached the end of the counter...understand?



maybe other bros can help to explain in a better way.
softup
Re: Orientstar

"okies8"

[quote="eguy899"]hi bros, may I know wat is the function of retrograde? :?:

thanks! :mrgreen:


instead of the hand continuing turning in circle. it 'shoot' back to the begining after it reached the end of the counter...understand?



maybe other bros can help to explain in a better way.[/quote]

You explained correct mah ...



Retrograde is used to describe a pointer-hand on a watch dial (often called a sub dial),

which returns to zero at the end of a set period. For example, a watch may have

retrograde date where the hand moves up a scale,

pointing to the current date - when it reaches 31 it will spring back to 1.



Hope it helps :D
devil00
Orientstar

"Yeoman"

The Orient Retrograde is well finished and has a classy look. I actually like it more than the GMT model. Only thing is, the case is slightly thicker than normal.



Seiko also has a similar model but it is double retrograde.




resemble tag Heuer calibre S design Sia.. Hahaha
eguy899
Re: Orientstar

"softup"

[quote="okies8"]


instead of the hand continuing turning in circle. it 'shoot' back to the begining after it reached the end of the counter...understand?



maybe other bros can help to explain in a better way.


You explained correct mah ...



Retrograde is used to describe a pointer-hand on a watch dial (often called a sub dial),

which returns to zero at the end of a set period. For example, a watch may have

retrograde date where the hand moves up a scale,

pointing to the current date - when it reaches 31 it will spring back to 1.



Hope it helps :D[/quote]

oic! thanks bros for the explanation! learnt something new today! :mrgreen:
CoolieND
Re: Orientstar

"Yeoman"




=



:cry:

















:ugeek: :?
Hungry Hippo
Re: Orientstar
Retrograde watches are beautiful!

My ultimate aim is to own the Longines! but way over my budget. :cry:







:geek:
lunarin79
Re: Orientstar
when i think of retrograde watches, 1st brand that struck me is



Maurice Lacroix









damn beautiful pieces :(
Hungry Hippo
Re: Orientstar
That's a damn nice watch! but I still prefer the Longines. :P



Anyway, back to topic. If in anywhere I can find the Seiko to be around $1K, I will probably buy that. Or else, with this budget, I think the Orient Star is my best choice. Anyone has nice retrograde automatics to intro on the budget? :mrgreen:
Astro2212
Re: Orientstar
OT abit,where can i c more orient in sg???
fireal
Re: Orientstar

"Astro2212"

OT abit,where can i c more orient in sg???




mustafa :twisted: :twisted:
roo7
Orientstar
Big time too.





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Astro2212
Re: Orientstar
Tnk wil try big time better can c seiko also...:)
herzausstahl
Re: Orientstar
KW also has some...
Yeoman
Re: Orientstar
@Hungry Hippo,



latest retrograde from Seiko





http://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/p_search/detail/do.php?no=SAEN001
Hungry Hippo
Re: Orientstar
Oh my goodness! with GMT! but the price is way over my head. :(

I guess I'll stick to the lower budget Orient star. :cry:
lunarin79
Re: Orientstar

"Yeoman"

@Hungry Hippo,



latest retrograde from Seiko





http://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/p_search/detail/do.php?no=SAEN001


how many blue notes? :(
sinner1974
Re: Orientstar

"Yeoman"

@Hungry Hippo,



latest retrograde from Seiko





http://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/p_search/detail/do.php?no=SAEN001


wow.... nice man!!! poison poison! :lol:
Hungry Hippo
Re: Orientstar

"lunarin79"

[quote="Yeoman"]@Hungry Hippo,



latest retrograde from Seiko





http://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/p_search/detail/do.php?no=SAEN001


how many blue notes? :([/quote]

checked on ebay, selling 2.6K USD :shock:

I couldn't find the price for this one but SARN001.
Yeoman
Re: Orientstar

"sinner1974"

[quote="Yeoman"]@Hungry Hippo,



latest retrograde from Seiko





http://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/p_search/detail/do.php?no=SAEN001


wow.... nice man!!! poison poison! :lol:[/quote]

Same list price as MM300.
MeePokMan
Re: Orientstar

"Yeoman"

[quote="sinner1974"]


wow.... nice man!!! poison poison! :lol:


Same list price as MM300.[/quote]

Siao Liao...abit wet now.



quite like the look of this one

kqxrseiko
Re: Orientstar
wow this looks lovely! Damn gian.... :?


"Hungry Hippo"

Hello all,



I was checking out Yeoman's blog and saw Orientstar retrograde in his post. Looks very nice but than he mentioned the price is close to 1K. What do you think of this watch? Worth the price?



https://yeomanseiko.wordpress.com/2011/10/07/orient-star-retrograde-de00002b/"http://yeomanseiko.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/de00002b.jpg?w=512" alt="" loading="lazy">
seiko siao
Re: Orientstar

"Hungry Hippo"

Retrograde watches are beautiful!

My ultimate aim is to own the Longines! but way over my budget. :cry:







:geek:


it's 1 of my target too.
big-e-294
Re: Orientstar

"MeePokMan"

[quote="Yeoman"]


Same list price as MM300.


Siao Liao...abit wet now.



quite like the look of this one

[/quote]

SARN001... here is a great writeup on this piece.

a lot of background information and references!!



i want one too :evil:



http://timekeeper.co.nz/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=763" false;
Hungry Hippo
Re: Orientstar

"big-e-294"

[quote="MeePokMan"]


Siao Liao...abit wet now.



quite like the look of this one



SARN001... here is a great writeup on this piece.

a lot of background information and references!!



i want one too :evil:



http://timekeeper.co.nz/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=763" false;[/quote]

Thanks! That is an excellent write up! Will read it later tonight. :mrgreen:
gasmancc
Re: Orientstar
how about this orient star chrono? :D



ruzmidah
Re: Orientstar

"gasmancc"

how about this orient star chrono? :D







One of my dream watches...

How much u buy it for?

:geek:
Hungry Hippo
Re: Orientstar

"gasmancc"

how about this orient star chrono? :D





nice watch, but I am not a fan of chronos. makes the watch look complicated and the function is not useful to me.
Hungry Hippo
Re: Orientstar
Just molested this watch. Looks very good. Taka branch having 20% discount. 10% more if you have taka card. Tempting! :)
gasmancc
Re: Orientstar

"Hungry Hippo"

Just molested this watch. Looks very good. Taka branch having 20% discount. 10% more if you have taka card. Tempting! :)


Is it cheaper compared to Big Time Sims branch after the 10% taka card discount? hmm...



@ruzmidah - sadly I never hoot the orient star chrono as it's over my budget..only managed to take a snap. priced at a whopping $3.6k+ :shock:
ruzmidah
Re: Orientstar
Where did u molest the piece bro?



Been aiming this piece for quite some time but the price always put me off =(
eguy899
Re: Orientstar
Seiko retrograde on wus... fhfl!

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-seiko-4s36-gmt-retrograde-sarn001-616922.html" false;
Hungry Hippo
Re: Orientstar

"gasmancc"

[quote="Hungry Hippo"]Just molested this watch. Looks very good. Taka branch having 20% discount. 10% more if you have taka card. Tempting! :)


Is it cheaper compared to Big Time Sims branch after the 10% taka card discount? hmm...



@ruzmidah - sadly I never hoot the orient star chrono as it's over my budget..only managed to take a snap. priced at a whopping $3.6k+ :shock:[/quote]

I'm not sure how much is the price at Sims branch. But Big Time Taka branch after 30% should come just under $700.


"ruzmidah"

Where did u molest the piece bro?



Been aiming this piece for quite some time but the price always put me off =(


Big Time, Takashimaya branch @ level 3.
Hungry Hippo
Re: Orientstar

"eguy899"

Seiko retrograde on wus... fhfl!

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-seiko-4s36-gmt-retrograde-sarn001-616922.html" false;

Thanks! Still too expensive. :(