Orient Three Star Watch Automatic — Gradient Green (1970s)
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A seafoam green that brightens at the center and darkens at the edges, streaked with gold — Japan’s third manufacture, in its seventies color.
A Orient Three Star, with a seventies gradient green
This watch is a Orient Three Star, produced in the 1970s by Japan’s third great manufacture — founded in 1950, independent at the time and producing its own calibres, now a member of the Seiko Epson group. Less well known in Europe than its two elders, Orient is the brand for connoisseurs of Japanese vintage: manufacture automatics, still at gentle price levels.
The sunburst seafoam green dial is what sets it apart at first glance: a gradient that brightens at the center and deepens toward the edges — the seventies vignette effect — beneath golden applied baton hour markers punctuated with luminous dots, the line’s three stars, and the words Crystal 21 Jewels. Green is the color vintage seeks today, and this one is original, never retouched.
The day-date window at three o’clock displays the day in English or Spanish, as desired — period export targeted both Americas — and the pusher at two o’clock corrects the day with a press, without touching the crown: a signature of Orient automatic watches of this generation.
The tonneau case in steel, measuring 35.2mm, with brushed faceted sides, carries the decade’s design. The in-house automatic movement — calibre Orient, to be confirmed upon opening — has been checked by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted with a later cognac grained leather strap with golden topstitching.
Three points to note
01
Gradient seafoam green dial — the original, never-retouched seventies sunburst, in the color vintage is seeking.
02
Japanese manufacture — Orient produced its own automatic calibres, 21 jewels here.
03
Day-date with corrector — the pusher at two o’clock sets the day, in English or Spanish.
Why choose a vintage Orient?
This vintage Orient watch holds a precise place among men’s and women’s vintage watches: its 35.2mm case for 42mm of Lug-to-lug can be worn by either, and it offers an in-house Japanese automatic movement — not a sourcing move — at one of the most accessible price points on the market. Japanese vintage from the 1970s is the territory where values have been rising for five years, and Orient remains its discreet gateway.
Like all our vintage mechanical watches, this one has been opened and inspected by our partner watchmakers: movement check, examination of the dial, hands and case. Every Japanese vintage watch we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year warranty, and lifetime guaranteed authenticity.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Orient
- Model: Three Star, day-date
- Estimated year: 1970s
- Origin: Japan
- Gender: Men's and women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Automatic Orient, 21 jewels, caliber to be confirmed
- Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, day (English/Spanish), date
- Case: Steel, tonneau shape with faceted sides, steel caseback
- Diameter: 35.2mm (35.8mm with the crown)
- Lug to lug: 42mm
- Thickness: 10.9mm
- Lug width: 18mm
- Crown: Steel, original; day corrector pusher at 2 o’clock
- Dial: Sunburst gradient seafoam green, applied golden hour markers, day-date window, original
- Hands: Golden with luminous channels, original
- Crystal: Mineral (condition 9/10)
- Strap: Cognac grained leather, not original
- Buckle: Pin buckle, not original
Condition and warranty
- Overall condition: Good state of preservation. The original gradient green dial is crisp, its sunburst finish even, the golden hour markers and stars show no alteration, and the day-date window is clean. The steel case shows signs of wear on the bezel and brushed sides, visible in our photographs. Crystal in very fine condition.
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanics: Automatic movement checked, guaranteed for 1 year
- Included: Atelier Victor invoice
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
Who is Orient?
The third major Japanese watch manufacture, founded in 1950 in Tokyo — independent at the time of this watch, it designed and produced its own automatic calibers, and today belongs to the Seiko Epson group. Less widely distributed in Europe than its two elders, it is the brand sought after by connoisseurs of Japanese vintage: the same manufacture quality, with values that remain accessible.
What do the three stars mean?
They are the emblem of the Three Star line, launched by Orient in the 1970s: its widely distributed, robust day-date automatics produced for the entire world. The three stars on the dial are its signature — a line that became so emblematic that Orient still produces it today, making original seventies examples witnesses to the first generation.
How does the day display work in two languages?
The day disk bears each day in two languages — English and Spanish on this example, as the period export market targeted both Americas. The pusher at two o'clock advances the day with one press, without touching the crown, and allows you to choose the displayed language: simply stop on the version you prefer.
How does an automatic watch work?
An oscillating weight, driven by the movements of the wrist, continuously winds the spring: when worn every day, the watch never needs to be wound by hand. After stopping, a few turns of the crown and setting the time are enough to get it going again. Avoid setting the date between 9pm and 3am, when the changeover mechanism is engaged.
Is this piece suitable for a slim or large wrist?
With a diameter of 35.2mm, 42mm Lug-to-lug, and a thickness of 10.9mm, it suits wrists of approximately 15.5 to 19cm — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its faceted tonneau carries the presence of the seventies without excess. The Lug width measures 18mm, making it easy to change the strap.
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
International Shipping
Shipped within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination. Delivery in 2 to 6 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Free delivery from €1,000 of purchase, as well as on the Jewelry Atelier Victor
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Pickup in Dubai
Hand delivery by appointment in Downtown, Dubai. Make an appointment.
Taxes and Customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product sheet. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt, at the buyer's expense. In exceptional situations, customs checks may extend the delivery time, regardless of our wishes and those of the carrier.
For full details, please consult our shipping policy.
FINAL SALES
All sales are final: no return, exchange, or cancellation is accepted after order confirmation. Each piece is authenticated, inspected, and described in detail before being offered for sale.
BEFORE PURCHASE
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