{"product_id":"orient-multi-year-calendar-42mm","title":"Orient Multi-Year Calendar ref. 8Y46946724-B37 – 1971 42mm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eORIENT MULTI-YEAR CALENDAR ref. 8Y46946724-B37, 1971\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOrient Multi-Year Calendar\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most distinctive models from the Japanese brand in the 1970s. Its elaborate dial, multi-year calendar function, and large case for its era made the series easily recognizable among vintage watch enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presented timepiece dates back to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1971\u003c\/strong\u003e and retains the styling typical of the first generations of the Multi-Year Calendar. The model is equipped with an automatic \u003cstrong\u003eOrient cal. 46941\u003c\/strong\u003e movement, a steel case with a diameter of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e42.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an original steel bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMulti-Year Calendar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most distinctive feature of the model is its elaborate \u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Year Calendar\u003c\/strong\u003e system. By properly setting the inner ring, one can read the day of the week and date for individual months and years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was this unusual, information-filled dial that earned the model its distinctive nicknames in Poland: \u003cstrong\u003e\"Patelnia\" (Frying Pan)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"Orient Cesarski\" (Imperial Orient)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first Orient watches with the Multi-Year Calendar function appeared in the 1960s, and the concept was later developed in subsequent generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is made of \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and has proportions characteristic of this series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ediameter: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e42.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ediameter with crown: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e45 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eheight: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e12 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003elug-to-lug: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e48 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ebracelet lug width: \u003cstrong\u003e19 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch features a \u003cstrong\u003ehesalite crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e, a screwed and engraved case back, and an additional control element for the calendar function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMovement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the watch is an automatic movement:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrient Calibre 46941\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a mechanical construction with automatic winding, a central seconds hand, and day of the week and date indication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ewinding: \u003cstrong\u003eautomatic\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003enumber of jewels: \u003cstrong\u003e21\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003efrequency: \u003cstrong\u003e21,600 vibrations\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003epower reserve: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e42 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eindications: hours, minutes, seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ecalendar: \u003cstrong\u003eday of the week and date\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eshock protection system: \u003cstrong\u003eDiashock\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ecountry of manufacture: \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBracelet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is equipped with an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Orient steel bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e in silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ewidth: \u003cstrong\u003e19 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003emaximum wrist circumference: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e24 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orient Multi-Year Calendar is an example of Japanese design where functionality became the most important stylistic element of the watch. The large case, elaborate dial, and mechanical multi-year calendar give it a character distinctly different from classic dress watches of that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an interesting proposition for someone looking for a \u003cstrong\u003eunique vintage watch from the 1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose appearance and technical solutions are unequivocally associated with the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orient\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-Year Calendar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8Y46946724-B37\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1971\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e automatic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orient 46941\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJewels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21,600 vibrations\/h\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower reserve:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 42 h\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 42.5 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 12 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 48 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e hesalite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e original Orient steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet width at case:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e hours, minutes, seconds, day of the week, date, Multi-Year Calendar\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58546736202063,"sku":"DH-20","price":1149.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/2144\/8527\/files\/34277CE1-209F-4F64-ADF1-75C085A9376B.jpg?v=1787480008","url":"https:\/\/dial-house.com\/en\/products\/orient-multi-year-calendar-42mm","provider":"Dial-House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}