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Orient Star · Contemporary Date

Orient Star Contemporary Date

Ref. RE-AU0401S · Mechanical

$445
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Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-lug
50.8mm
Lug width
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
50m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Yes
Dial colour
White

Movement

Caliber
Orient F6N43
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
50h
Jewels
22
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
sunburst
Sub-dials
1
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
dauphine

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Contemporary collection · 2 watches

Contemporary Date
Contemporary Date38.5mm

5 colorways

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In a nutshell

The Orient Star Contemporary Date (ref. RE-AU0401S) is an automatic mechanical watch, with a 42mm stainless steel case, 11.5mm thick, powered by the Orient F6N43 movement and a 50-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 50m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $445.

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