Orient King Diver Automatic vintage 42,5 mm - widok zegarka z przodu

Orient King Diver Automatic Vintage - 42.5 mm

£222.00
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Orient King Diver Automatic vintage 42,5 mm - widok zegarka z przodu

Orient King Diver Automatic Vintage - 42.5 mm

£222.00
Sale price  £222.00 Regular price 

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The Orient King Diver Automatic is a bold Japanese vintage watch from around 1965, featuring a 42.5 mm steel case, an automatic Orient 1942 movement, an internal bezel operated by the bottom crown, and a quick-set date feature.

Key information

Year
circa 1965
Reference
1942
Case diameter
approx. 42.5 mm without crown
Movement
Orient 1942, automatic
Crystal
Hesealite
Condition
Vintage, collectible
Set
As per the product photos
Case material
Stainless steel
Movement and specification

The watch is powered by the Orient 1942 mechanical self-winding movement, equipped with a ball-bearing rotor. The movement features 21 jewels and operates at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, with the watch winding itself while worn on the wrist.

The model features a date function with quick-set adjustment via a button at the 2 o'clock position and an internal bezel adjusted by the lower crown.

  • Movement: Orient 1942
  • Movement type: mechanical, automatic
  • Number of jewels: 21
  • Operating frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour
  • Functions: hours, minutes, date with quick-set, internal bezel
  • Case: stainless steel, round
  • Case diameter: approx. 42.5 mm without crown, approx. 45 mm with crown
  • Case thickness: approx. 12 mm
  • Lug to lug: approx. 48 mm
  • Case back: screw-down, engraved
  • Crown: original, lower crown for operating the bezel
  • Crystal: hesalite
  • Strap: fabric, black, 22 mm width
Case and dial

The case is made of stainless steel and has a classic, round shape. The diameter is approximately 42.5 mm excluding the crown, approximately 45 mm including the crown, the thickness is about 12 mm, and the lug-to-lug dimension is approximately 48 mm. For a vintage watch, these are very bold, sporty proportions.

The watch features a screw-down, signed case back and an original crown. The lower crown is used to set the inner bezel, and the pusher at 2 o'clock is for the quick-set date. The hesalite crystal and the dial layout well capture the technical character of Japanese watches from the 1960s.

Strap

The watch is equipped with a 22 mm black fabric strap. The strap fits the sporty character of the model well and emphasizes its functional, casual style.

Description and model history

The King Diver is a bold vintage Japanese watch from Orient's distinctive line, and this particular example dates back to around 1965. The model was a large watch even at the time of its debut, and it still commands a bold and sporty presence on the wrist today.

The internal rotating bezel operated by the bottom crown and the quick-set date button at the 2 o'clock position give the watch a technical character typical of 1960s Japanese sports watches.

This is a model for those who appreciate Japanese mechanical watches and the skin diver style of that era.

Condition and set

The watch is a pre-owned, vintage item. It may show natural signs of age and wear. The detailed visual condition is shown in the product photos, which are an integral part of the description.

The piece features an original crown and a signed, screw-down case back. The watch is fitted with a 22 mm black fabric strap.

The set includes exactly what is shown in the product photos.

Warranty, delivery and returns

This watch is covered by a 100-day Dial-House guarantee for the watch movement. The detailed scope, terms and exclusions are set out in the Terms and Conditions, Appendix 1. Available delivery methods and costs are displayed at checkout.

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