Hey guys,

I'm considering this watch but I'm not familiar with Orient King Divers at all. I just find this very interesting. Any thoughts and advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
http://www.thevintageseiko.com/#!product-page/c826/c5a38806-4cf3-a7d6-b71f-577e3e855338

 

I am not an Orient expert, but these are cool and fairly highly regarded models in the Asian vintage diver market. One thing I will say is that there are a fair number of them circulating, so if you would be willing to spend more on a better example, I expect that you wouldn't have to wait very long.

Cheers,

Tony C.

 

Thanks for the advice!

 

no comprende 3WED2 on the date window... is 3 for March?

 

Good point! I didn't notice that. Will ask the seller.

 

The King Diver is a good looking watch with a busy looking colorful dial. If you want a more simpler look then get the top dog which is the King Diver 1000m. Very rare and getting quite expensive already. I have an identical looking watch but under the brand name Telux, an obscure Japanese watch company that was bought by a Taiwanese group maybe in the 90s?

 

AFIAK that watch and Orient movements only have a day and date wheel. I think 3/Wed refers to Wed is the third day of the week.
Here is a list of all the movements that Orient used. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/stephen.netherwood/Vintage Orient Movement Table v1.2 Secure.pdf

 

You're right. As per the seller: the "3" is just a numerical representation of the day of the week. I believe Sunday is noted by a diamond. The "21" is the date.

 

ah! but of course! an essential piece of information we all need while diving!

 

Orient KD Tri Star DD

 

You are absolutely right mate. I love Orient watches. My first proper watch was Orient Sea King, now King Diver is on my list!

 

Bravo Mr,
still 1 sec per day,WR ok,unbelievable...

 

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