Are Orient Watches Worth It? (Japanese Wristwatch Review)

About this video

The Gazette team explores whether Orient watches represent good value for classic menswear enthusiasts. They provide a comprehensive history of the Japanese brand dating back to 1901, examine Orient’s major collections, review a personal three-star stainless steel automatic from their collection, and assess Orient’s position as an affordable mechanical watch option.

Key takeaways

• The Gazette team argues that Orient watches offer excellent build quality-to-price ratio, typically ranging from $200-$300, making them accessible for those seeking mechanical watches without premium luxury pricing
• The Gazette team notes that Orient has maintained a strong commitment to mechanical watchmaking through industry shifts, including the quartz crisis of the 1970s-80s, and is now part of the Seiko Group
• The Gazette team recommends Orient watches for versatility in styling, as demonstrated through their personal three-star model which pairs well with both casual and formal outfits

Episode details: published June 14, 2024 · 91K views · 9:06 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style guidance summarized here is the Gentleman’s Gazette team’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are theirs, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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