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Orient Eclipse Automatic Watch
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Orient Eclipse Automatic Watch
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Part of Orient’s sport line, the Eclipse is at once classic and futuristic. The first thing to catch the eye is the open heart situated left-center of the dial Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downCloaca
1906
Oct 16, 2017
You have to admire them: They stick to their story, and double down.
"Was this watch a mistake? The balance wheel is not even visible in the open heart window, and the date window has no numbers in it. Did you put the wrong movement in the case or the wrong face on the watch?"
"Uh, no, it's intentional, it's uh ... futuristic and, uh, ... artistic. Yeah, it's cutting edge, yeah, it's an edgy watch."
LATER IN A PRIVATE SALES MEETING
"What the hell are we going to do with these screwed up watches?"
"I have an idea. Let's give them to that website where we always unload our crap, Assdrop, uh, Massdrop."
"Great idea! They never ask questions."
"Was this watch a mistake? The balance wheel is not even visible in the open heart window, and the date window has no numbers in it. Did you put the wrong movement in the case or the wrong face on the watch?"
"Uh, no, it's intentional, it's uh ... futuristic and, uh, ... artistic. Yeah, it's cutting edge, yeah, it's an edgy watch."
LATER IN A PRIVATE SALES MEETING
"What the hell are we going to do with these screwed up watches?"
"I have an idea. Let's give them to that website where we always unload our crap, Assdrop, uh, Massdrop."
"Great idea! They never ask questions."
Cloaca
1906
Oct 20, 2017
CloacaI was flipping through a website with photos of old Orient watches and found an old Japanese-market 39 mm dive watch that weirdly has this same kind of face. There is an open-heart circular hole at 9, and then there are two tiny rectangular holes at 3 showing something. So this weird configuration dates back many years at Orient and is part of their internal design culture.
Edit:
Here it is, in a photo from a Japanese pawn shop online. I figured out that the bogus "date window" is to display the stem so you can see it turn when you hand wind the watch.
Edit:
Learning more about the watch above, and by extension the watch in this drop. Here's another, larger image of it:
These are still available new, in varoius colorways, from Japanese jewelers and from Amazon.co.jp. They are not really (that) old. They are part of a relatively recent series of Orient watches called the "Retro Future" series, intentially designed with a steam punk look. Retrofuturism is a real movement, not just an Orient marketing idea; see Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retrofuturism
The watch in this drop is obviously, to me, one of the designs from this Orient Retro Future series. So, yes, it's weird, but there is a reason for that, to make it look steam punky/retrofuturist.
Edit:
Here it is, in a photo from a Japanese pawn shop online. I figured out that the bogus "date window" is to display the stem so you can see it turn when you hand wind the watch.
Edit:
Learning more about the watch above, and by extension the watch in this drop. Here's another, larger image of it:
These are still available new, in varoius colorways, from Japanese jewelers and from Amazon.co.jp. They are not really (that) old. They are part of a relatively recent series of Orient watches called the "Retro Future" series, intentially designed with a steam punk look. Retrofuturism is a real movement, not just an Orient marketing idea; see Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retrofuturism
The watch in this drop is obviously, to me, one of the designs from this Orient Retro Future series. So, yes, it's weird, but there is a reason for that, to make it look steam punky/retrofuturist.
Cloaca
1906
Nov 12, 2017
CloacaHere's Orient's explanation of the watch:
https://www.orientwatchusa.com/say-hello-eclipse-collection/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peiMn_uYAU0
Press release below:
Say Hello to the Eclipse Collection
Although Orient Watch may have the most diverse collection of open heart and semi-skeleton watches, the Eclipse collection is unlike any we’ve ever seen. Its distinct look invokes a sense of machismo and retro-futuristic style. Let’s look closer at the Eclipse, the only open heart model in our Sport line.
Right off the bat, your eyes are drawn to the dial design, which takes on a set of contrasting lines that intersect the watch through the hour markers. Each indented line adds dimension to the dial which you’d normally expect to come from the open heart window on the left side. This intrepid, in-your-face kind of look really stands out against related models. The design is stunningly cohesive, with the fence post hands mirroring the rest of the stainless steel accents in both color and finish. Lume runs around the outer edge of the watch.
The case and bracelet really help complete the retro-futuristic design of the Eclipse. The integrated bracelet features smooth, rectangular brushed steel links that stack one after the other in a line. A thin bezel allows the dial to stretch from end to end of the 40mm case. A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal covers the top side, while the case back prominently displays the engine, a 21 jeweled Orient caliber 46A41.
The Eclipse is available in Gunmetal, Navy, and White.
https://www.orientwatchusa.com/say-hello-eclipse-collection/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peiMn_uYAU0
Press release below:
Say Hello to the Eclipse Collection
Although Orient Watch may have the most diverse collection of open heart and semi-skeleton watches, the Eclipse collection is unlike any we’ve ever seen. Its distinct look invokes a sense of machismo and retro-futuristic style. Let’s look closer at the Eclipse, the only open heart model in our Sport line.
Right off the bat, your eyes are drawn to the dial design, which takes on a set of contrasting lines that intersect the watch through the hour markers. Each indented line adds dimension to the dial which you’d normally expect to come from the open heart window on the left side. This intrepid, in-your-face kind of look really stands out against related models. The design is stunningly cohesive, with the fence post hands mirroring the rest of the stainless steel accents in both color and finish. Lume runs around the outer edge of the watch.
The case and bracelet really help complete the retro-futuristic design of the Eclipse. The integrated bracelet features smooth, rectangular brushed steel links that stack one after the other in a line. A thin bezel allows the dial to stretch from end to end of the 40mm case. A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal covers the top side, while the case back prominently displays the engine, a 21 jeweled Orient caliber 46A41.
The Eclipse is available in Gunmetal, Navy, and White.
TheQuietOne75
102
Oct 16, 2017
Me: "Thats a good looking watch."
*scrolls through the post, looking at pictures*
Me: "Yeah, that blue dial is money. I'll get it."
*looks at fine print*
*Available in 2 different colours, neither of them the blue one in ALL THE PICTURES*
Nice try Massdrop.
MooTaters
382
Oct 18, 2017
Was wondering what happened, saw the email late and thought why is there a blue one in the email but not now on the page.
mrvco
500
Jun 14, 2017
Did they forget to include the date indicator in the 3 o'clock position? It appears that there is a hole there for it, but I don't see any numbers.
ZcityUp
603
Jun 14, 2017
mrvcoYou can see guts of the watch move in that little section when you pull out the crown
cmbezln
132
Jun 14, 2017
i dont understand this watch, it's like they built a window into the dial for the balance wheel and then just threw another random movement in there, displaying an arbitrary section of the movement.
thosewhochosecheese
34
Jun 14, 2017
Not the rectangular window - I agree, that's probably just a little added visual interest to focus on when you wind or set (assuming this can be conventionally wound - not all can)
- No, I meant the round window - which at first glance you'd imagine a tourbillon, but more likely the balance wheel (to similar visual effect). But in this case, the balance wheel is blocked by a plate with holes - a bridge or balance cock maybe.
Flypanam
249
Oct 16, 2017
Great buy. Retails around $200 most other places you look. Sapphire crystal is great and orient makes some very elegant dial designs. The movement is nonhacking, but its a reliable and accurate movement that is otherwise tops for this price range.
The balance wheel is kind of hidden unfortunately. You can see it through the open heart but it's more visible through the case back. Even though the opening in the dial is in the correct place, the wheel is placed towards the posterior of the watch so you only see part of it ticking away.
Despite that little hiccup, this is an amazing value watch for the money. It's at once elegant and sporting. And the open heart still keeps things interesting.
The balance wheel is kind of hidden unfortunately. You can see it through the open heart but it's more visible through the case back. Even though the opening in the dial is in the correct place, the wheel is placed towards the posterior of the watch so you only see part of it ticking away.
Despite that little hiccup, this is an amazing value watch for the money. It's at once elegant and sporting. And the open heart still keeps things interesting.
thosewhochosecheese
34
Jun 14, 2017
I've seen this watch before - and I agree, it looks like a mistake.
I have Orient watches - excellent quality and value - but this one I don't want.
Maybe they named it because the balance wheel is 'eclipsed' by the bridge...
TimParris
14
Jan 4, 2018
What is the complication at three o'clock? Can't see it clearly in any of the photos.
Vast_Defons
29
Jan 4, 2018
TimParrisNothing really. You can see something rotating as the crown spins but that's about it.
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