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September 11, 2020
New "Avant-Garde Skeleton" with Exquisite, Bold Design | ORIENT STAR
ORIENT STAR | ORIENT STAR
Five Sophisticated Models with Urban Design Arrive from "ORIENT STAR"
The "Avant-Garde Skeleton" from ORIENT STAR's Sports Collection has been released in five models, characterized by their powerful and dynamic design.
Text by OZAKI Sayaka | Edit by TSUCHIDA Takashi
Japanese Mechanical Movement Revealed Through Exquisite Openwork
Five new models from ORIENT STAR's Sports Collection, the "Avant-Garde Skeleton," featuring modern and stylish designs, have been released. This advanced concept is particularly emphasized in a model that sandwiches red aluminum parts between a case and bezel finished in a subdued black with hairline treatment. The combination of the base black and striking red accents is also used on the openworked dial and the punched leather strap, creating a tough and sharp impression.
The dial emphasizes three-dimensionality and depth by layering two openworked sections. The mechanical image is expressed by adorning the lower part with a honeycomb pattern and the upper part with gear motifs. The skeletonized display, showcasing the mechanical movement parts unique to ORIENT STAR, is also further refined in this piece.
Not only the hour and minute hands and indexes, but also each display such as the power reserve at 12 o'clock and the small seconds at 6 o'clock, can be read at a glance due to the dial's calculated openwork and respective color schemes. A key feature is the high visibility achieved despite being a skeleton watch.
The movement is equipped with the in-house automatic Caliber F6F44, which offers stable high accuracy, reliability, and a 50-hour power reserve. It also features 10-bar water resistance with a screw-down crown. Furthermore, the gentle slope on the case sides enhances wearability, making it an ideal item for both urban sports styles and active outdoor scenes.
This series includes three models with punched leather straps for a sportier impression, and two models with bracelets made of SUS316L stainless steel, known for its excellent corrosion resistance. The punched leather strap models include one with a black case and bezel, a vintage-inspired model with a bronze case and black bezel, and a special model for prestige shops featuring a brake rotor-inspired processing on the bezel. The two SS bracelet models, paired with either black or silver dials, bring a sharp atmosphere to the wrist.
Avant-Garde Skeleton
- Ref. | RK-AV0A01B, RK-AV0A02S, RK-AV0A03B, RK-AV0A04B, RK-AV0A05B
- Movement | Automatic (In-house Caliber F6F44, with manual winding)
- Power Reserve | Over 50 hours
- Case Material | SS
- Case Size | 49.2×43.2×13.7mm (H×W×D)
- Bracelet/Strap Material | SS (SUS316L) (RK-AV0A01B, RK-AV0A02S), Leather (RK-AV0A03B, RK-AV0A04B, RK-AV0A05B)
- Water Resistance | 10 bar
- Price | ¥110,000 (RK-AV0A01B), ¥105,000 (RK-AV0A02S), ¥120,000 (RK-AV0A03B, RK-AV0A04B, RK-AV0A05B) *Excluding tax
- Limited Edition | RK-AV0A05B only: Prestige Shop Limited
Inquiries
Orient Customer Service
Tel. 042-847-3380
https://www.orient-watch.jp/orientstar/