Orient has launched a commemorative 20th anniversary model from its iconic diver-designed Orient Mako series.
The limited-edition model features a special blue gradation dial inspired by the beautiful ocean and is a must for fans and collectors alike.
Orient’s diver design models are an important part of Orient’s history and have represented everything that the brand stands for since their launch in the 1960s. This series has a dolphin icon engraved on the case back affectionately known as Orient Mako, and since its launch in 2004 the model has been released in a wide variety of dial colours and details.
A distinctive characteristic of the limited-edition 20th anniversary model is the blue dial. The dial features Arabic numerals, a design signature of Orient Mako models since its launch in 2004. The blue gradation from 12 o’clock to 6 o’clock represents the beautiful ocean that surrounds Japan, while the dial’s stamped wave pattern, coupled with the words “Anniversary Edition” at 4 o’clock and spectacular gold-coloured hands, highlight the celebratory feel of the 20th anniversary model.
The uni-directional rotating bezel with six grooves, common to all Orient Mako models, is coupled with a two-toned blue and black aluminium plate, with the colours separating at the triangular and 20-minute markers.
The stainless steel case’s screw case-back and screw down crown provide water resistance to 20 bar, while inside is the reliable automatic (with hand winding) mechanical in-house calibre F6922 that offers stable accuracy of +25 seconds to -15 seconds per day and power reserve of 40 hours, making this an excellent practical watch for a variety of scenes from the outdoors to the city.
The 20th anniversary Orient Mako model is limited to 3,000 pieces. The rare model, which is expected to be widely sought after, is ideal for both established fans and collectors, as well as for those who coordinate diver design with fashion and enjoy it every day.
Orient Watches are available at Solar Time retail shops, online at www.solartime.com, and through exclusive fine watch retailers nationwide. The Mako 20th Anniversary models retails for RM2,500.
