Orient - opinions and where to buy

[ApexJimi]

I have become a little intrigued with these watches, and have heard some good things said about them.

Any owners care to comment on the quality etc? Where is a reputable place to buy 'em from?

[RemainAllHoof]

Dunno about purchase but my dad bought one in the 1970s and it died in 200X (no service in the time of ownership). So they're pretty good. Source? No idea.

[Chicken Pox]

Date.. by injury_time, on Flickr
As you can see I have one of their dress watches bought via Amazon UK from a US company. Dial/watch punches above its cost but must admit the bracelet (that is not changeable due to the lugs) is on the light side compared to my Seiko

Atlas vrs Multi-Eyes by injury_time, on Flickr
Not sure about the divers not had any experience of them

Few more pics here (tbh I really should do some more as was a quick job before kids got home!):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16388901@N02/sets/721...

HTH

Pox

[Hian]

I recently bought this from http://www.seiyajapan.com/ for < £300. Feels like a good quality item even if I had paid RRP, which I think was the equivalent of ~£500. Service from Seiya was excellent & delivery prompt.
Also try http://c-watch.co.jp/ww/ or creation watches.
Do a search for Orient, there's plenty of info out there.:

[sneijder]

The power reserve is very well regarded.

The Orient Mako is the Seiko Monster of watch collecting on the US based watch forums. Everyone over there seems to have one.