Orient TriStar Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1980-1989
Maker / issuer
OrientThis Orient TriStar automatic wristwatch is listed as dating to between 1980 and 1989 and manufactured in Japan. The seller reports a 21-jewel mechanical automatic movement, designated in the listing with movement number 46943.
It features a polished stainless steel case measuring 37 mm with crown, a lug-to-lug length of 42 mm, and a 12 mm lug width. The black dial exhibits a central honeycomb pattern, prominent red Roman numerals at XII, VI, and IX, white linear hour and minute markers, and a framed dual day-date window at 3 o'clock. Noted as refurbished by the seller, the watch is fitted with a black faux leather strap.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic wristwatch
- Case Size
- 37 mm with crown
- Lug Width
- 12 mm
- Lug to Lug
- 42 mm
- Case Material
- Stainless Steel
- Movement Type
- Mechanical (Automatic)
- Place recorded
- Japan
- Number of Jewels
- 21 Jewels
- Maker / attribution
- Orient
- Country of Manufacture
- Japan
- Movement Caliber/Reference
- 46943
Design
- Visible features
- • Black dial with a repeating honeycomb pattern across the center. • Prominent red painted Roman numerals at 12, 6, and 9 o'clock. • Dual day and date display framed at the 3 o'clock position showing 'WED 3'. • Silver-tone tonneau-shaped case with polished surfaces and a round bezel. • Printed text on dial reads 'ORIENT Automatic', '★★★ Crystal 21 JEWELS', and 'JAPAN MADE' along the bottom edge.
- Casing and External Dimensions
- The watch features a silver-tone tonneau-shaped case with polished surfaces and a round bezel, constructed from stainless steel. External measurements provided by the seller include a case size of 37 mm with crown, a lug-to-lug length of 42 mm, and a lug width of 12 mm. The watch is mounted on a black two-piece faux leather strap. The seller records the piece under the water resistance parameter as 'Not Water Resistant', though pressure testing or seal status is not documented.
- Dial Configuration and Visual Attributes
- The watch presents an analog display set on a black dial with a repeating honeycomb pattern across the center. Prominent red painted Roman numerals are positioned at 12, 6, and 9 o'clock, complemented by white linear hour and minute track markings. A dual day and date display framed at the 3 o'clock position shows 'WED 3'. Printed dial inscriptions include 'ORIENT Automatic', '★★★ Crystal 21 JEWELS', and 'JAPAN MADE' along the bottom edge. While the listing specifics record 'Customized: No', the listing title designates the item as 'refurbished', a context frequently associated with repainted or aftermarket dials on vintage watches of this type.
- Reported Movement and Dating Limitations
- The seller lists the watch as powered by a 21-jewel mechanical automatic movement, citing 'Reference Number: 46943' and 'movement no. 46943'. The provided documentation and photos do not include a movement view or case back photograph to confirm the caliber markings or internal condition. Manufacture is attributed to Japan with a reported year of manufacture of 1980–1989. The reference 46943 corresponds to an Orient movement caliber family rather than a distinct case model reference, and original paperwork, box, and service records are recorded as absent.
Identification
- Reference
- 46943
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The listing notes the watch as refurbished, and typical aftermarket redials are common on vintage Orient models of this type.
- Research required: The reference number 46943 corresponds to the Orient movement caliber rather than an individual case model number.
- Research required: Internal movement and case back details are not shown in the provided photograph.