[Review] Orient Star GMT DJ00001B
[Review] Orient Star GMT DJ00001B
Visited Big Time yesterday, it's my first time there, so I was there with my family, wanted to visit them for the longest time, yet couldn't find the time to be there.
Nice to see a display of Seiko JDMs, Tunas and all the Orients and Orient Stars in the same place. My wife wanted to get a gift for me, so we were browsing around and I wanted to look at the Orient Stars that was posted recently by chris and eventually a few pieces caught my eye.
Wife suggested the M-Force but I didn't like the design and it's kinda light for it's size. Tried the Orient Stars but I prefer my dress watches to be on leather as the bracelet makes the watch looks small, then finally... the GMT or they called it the Starseeker.
I went on about this being the newer GMT model, although it was launched more than a year ago. Yeoman's review on it: http://yeomanseiko.com/2011/09/10/orien ... -dj00001b/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I had the chance to handle one in Japan, 3 years ago but it was the older model, the GMT hand was not independent. This however is, hand winding, hacking with a independent GMT hand. Basically like a ETA 2893 movement.
After handling it for a while, my mind is set, this is it.
The mix of brushed and mirrored finishing of the case makes the black dial stands out with the polished hands and indices. The red GMT totally pops out.
Flat sapphire crystal with a burst of light just take your breathe away.
I can't help it but to emphasize on the dial, the star burst is rather subtle, it doesn't show up that obvious with a naked eye.
As for the movement, I didn't expect a very detailed finishing for it's retail price tag of $1173.
Still the rotor is decorated, I will put it's finishing to be on par or at least better than Seiko 6R15.
The bracelet however reminds me of Seiko MM300.
Brushed with a slight touch of polished edges on the middle link.
Signed clasp, although I will prefer a double locking clasp, although this is not a dive or a tool watch. Additional protection is always good.
Finally a wrist shot.
The watch sits well on my wrist with the help of Big Time. If there's anything I can ask for on this model, it will be a heavier bracelet and a double locking clasp.
Enjoyed talking to the staff @ Big Time, extremely helpful. Even my daughter made herself at home running around the displays.
Nice to see a display of Seiko JDMs, Tunas and all the Orients and Orient Stars in the same place. My wife wanted to get a gift for me, so we were browsing around and I wanted to look at the Orient Stars that was posted recently by chris and eventually a few pieces caught my eye.
Wife suggested the M-Force but I didn't like the design and it's kinda light for it's size. Tried the Orient Stars but I prefer my dress watches to be on leather as the bracelet makes the watch looks small, then finally... the GMT or they called it the Starseeker.
I went on about this being the newer GMT model, although it was launched more than a year ago. Yeoman's review on it: http://yeomanseiko.com/2011/09/10/orien ... -dj00001b/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I had the chance to handle one in Japan, 3 years ago but it was the older model, the GMT hand was not independent. This however is, hand winding, hacking with a independent GMT hand. Basically like a ETA 2893 movement.
After handling it for a while, my mind is set, this is it.
The mix of brushed and mirrored finishing of the case makes the black dial stands out with the polished hands and indices. The red GMT totally pops out.
Flat sapphire crystal with a burst of light just take your breathe away.
I can't help it but to emphasize on the dial, the star burst is rather subtle, it doesn't show up that obvious with a naked eye.
As for the movement, I didn't expect a very detailed finishing for it's retail price tag of $1173.
Still the rotor is decorated, I will put it's finishing to be on par or at least better than Seiko 6R15.
The bracelet however reminds me of Seiko MM300.
Brushed with a slight touch of polished edges on the middle link.
Signed clasp, although I will prefer a double locking clasp, although this is not a dive or a tool watch. Additional protection is always good.
Finally a wrist shot.
The watch sits well on my wrist with the help of Big Time. If there's anything I can ask for on this model, it will be a heavier bracelet and a double locking clasp.
Enjoyed talking to the staff @ Big Time, extremely helpful. Even my daughter made herself at home running around the displays.
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Re: [Review] Orient Star GMT DJ00001B
the Orient towel is part of the package as well??
Nice review di di
Nice review di di
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Oh it's for their customers... lol. Nice for a backdrop.
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Re: [Review] Orient Star GMT DJ00001B
Beautiful watch and nice photo, especially the strong light one.
Btw, they have Tunas for sale? Must go and have a look, never seen one before.
Btw, they have Tunas for sale? Must go and have a look, never seen one before.
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Yes, they have 2 or 3 Tunas on display. The recent LE with red markers, the auto tuna.. There's a lot of JDMs models, a good range of 6R15s. Saw a guy hoot a 6R15, not sure if it's the cocktail or another model.
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Re: [Review] Orient Star GMT DJ00001B
ya, saw their FB page, got Brightz also.
A quote from BIG TIME web site "More discounts on Seiko JDM watches to provide unbeatable value" , yeah!
A quote from BIG TIME web site "More discounts on Seiko JDM watches to provide unbeatable value" , yeah!
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Oh yah, I think I saw a Brightz chrono there..
Really enjoying the watch now. Almost felt like a GS GMT.. lol
Really enjoying the watch now. Almost felt like a GS GMT.. lol
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Re: [Review] Orient Star GMT DJ00001B
Great review roo!
I almost wanted to hoot this at one point in time too!
I almost wanted to hoot this at one point in time too!
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Yea.. always wanted to pay Big Time a visit to look at this.. then forgotten about it ..big-e-294 wrote:Great review roo!
I almost wanted to hoot this at one point in time too!
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Re: [Review] Orient Star GMT DJ00001B
I have the same watch.
Just hope they can improve the logo, the "OS" logo looks kind of cheap.
Just hope they can improve the logo, the "OS" logo looks kind of cheap.
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Re: [Review] Orient Star GMT DJ00001B
Gxgx bro roo7.. Wear in gd health!
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Thanks. Still wearing it..
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Re: [Review] Orient Star GMT DJ00001B
Nice pickup and pictures, roo7! While I've not worn mine for a while, this watch is one which Orient seems to be hanging their hat on. Not an expensive watch (relative, I guess! ) and it really packs in the VFM, really well put together.
If there's one watch to look for from Orient, unless you're on a budget this is it.
If there's one watch to look for from Orient, unless you're on a budget this is it.
Re: [Review] Orient Star GMT DJ00001B
Well done , your new Orient Star GMT is spanking . I visted Big Time while i was last in Singapore , Daryl chang talked with me & shown me the entire range of Orients & Seiko JDM's he has in stock . Good service & range @ Big Time
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Thanks... totally agreed it's a VFM GMT model.
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Re: [Review] Orient Star GMT DJ00001B
Love these set of watches!
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r007, Nice write up.
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Thanks will probably wear it tml. Lol
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Re: [Review] Orient Star GMT DJ00001B
Mine is not getting enough wrist time after changing to leather straps , a bit uncomfortable , going to change back to ss , having said that I also got a issue on the stock ss , I feel the ss is to light weight ..
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Exactly ! I don't have a lot of watches with stock bracelets, so I usually prefer to keep them on their stock bracelets but this model has a very light bracelet to go with.kment wrote:Mine is not getting enough wrist time after changing to leather straps , a bit uncomfortable , going to change back to ss , having said that I also got a issue on the stock ss , I feel the ss is to light weight ..
Still, the argument will probably be, it's not really a diver, utility watch, so weight should be on the lighter side for comfort.. ?
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