Japanese watchmaker known for its reliable in-house mechanical movements, classic designs, and exceptional value.
ORIGIN
Japan
PRICE TIER
affordable
Founded in 1950 in Tokyo, Japan, Orient Watch Company has built a legacy on producing reliable, in-house mechanical timepieces at accessible price points. Rooted in the heritage of the Yoshida Watch Shop established in 1901, the brand has consistently prioritized traditional watchmaking, even during the quartz crisis. Orient is celebrated for its robust automatic movements and classic aesthetic codes, offering everything from the dressy, vintage-inspired Bambino series to the rugged Mako and Kamasu dive watches. The brand's higher-end line, Orient Star, elevates this foundation with enhanced finishing, intricate skeleton dials, and premium materials like sapphire crystals and meteorite dials.