Discover Orient: history, sales estimates, most famous models, price range

Founded in Japan in 1950. Established Heritage: 50-100 years

Orient offers affordable mechanical watches with in-house movements. It stands out through value and reliability.

Orient is owned by Seiko Epson

Retail Price range in EURO from 150 to 1000

Value for money when purchased at Retail Price: Outstanding: punches above weight

Value retention: Weak - heavy depreciation

On Chrono24: 352 listings in May'26 of pre-owned automatic or manual winding wristwatches from EUR 100

Classical / Traditional: conservative, timeless

Other available watch style(s):

Architecture: Industrial

Quality level: Entry: Basic execution, cost-optimized

Watches are produced in Japan

Quality of materials and finishing: Entry: industrial finishing.

3 Brand reputation

Brand credibility among watch enthusiasts: 3 - Entry Level

3 Quality of materials, finishing, dial

3 Quality of watch movement (reliability, accuracy, complications, finishing)

4 Aesthetical looks

1 Icon / trendsetting / innovative

3.5 Total score (including impact of value for money & value retention)

Orient