{"product_id":"montre-racer-orient-c7e303-00-cs-triple-calendrier-phase-de-lune-annees-1980","title":"Vintage Racer Orient C7E303-00 CS — Triple Calendar Moon Phase (1980s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRacer Orient — The Japanese horological curiosity with triple calendar and moon phase\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Racer Orient watch\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those atypical pieces that only Japanese watchmaking of the 1980s knew how to produce: a serious horological complication — \u003cstrong\u003etriple calendar and moon phase\u003c\/strong\u003e — in an accessible and refined case. Racer was one of the brands distributed by Orient for its most creative pieces, combining Japanese reliability with sophisticated design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esilver dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is a true horological composition: a \u003cstrong\u003e12-hour sub-dial at 12 o'clock\u003c\/strong\u003e indicating the time in a second time zone, a \u003cstrong\u003eday-of-the-week sub-dial at 9 o'clock\u003c\/strong\u003e (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat), a \u003cstrong\u003edate sub-dial at 3 o'clock\u003c\/strong\u003e (1 to 31), and a \u003cstrong\u003emoon phase at 6 o'clock\u003c\/strong\u003e on a starry midnight-blue background. The gold-toned rings encircling each sub-dial bring elegant contrast and visually structure the dial. The \u003cem\u003eRACER\u003c\/em\u003e signature appears just above the moon phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e31.5mm steel case\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003esculpted, curved lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rare sculptural design detail that gives the piece a unique presence on the wrist. Powered by a \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese quartz movement\u003c\/strong\u003e with multiple complications (caliber reference KT C7E0J030), it offers reliable precision and minimal maintenance for such a richly complicated watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on a \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade black crocodile-style leather strap\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece is intended for lovers of curious watchmaking, those seeking a genuine complication (moon phase, full calendar) without the budget of the great Swiss maisons. Compact 31.5mm format — perfectly Unisex. Selected piece, authenticated and serviced by Atelier Victor. Fast and secure international shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note about this piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple calendar complication (12 o'clock time, day, date) and moon phase on a starry blue background: true complicated watchmaking at an accessible price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase steel 31.5mm with sculptural, downward-curving lugs — a rare and recognizable design detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtypical Japanese piece from the 1980s, signed Racer by Orient: a horological curiosity for discerning collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-orient-vintage\" title=\"Montres Orient Vintage\"\u003eSee our other Orient vintage watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-vintage-japonaises\" title=\"Montres Vintage Japonaises\"\u003eSee our vintage Japanese watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Racer (by Orient)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Triple Calendar Moon Phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e C7E303-00 CS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1980s \/ early 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese quartz with complications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds, 12-hour sub-dial, day of the week, date, moon phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, round shape with curved lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.5mm (33mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e  7.3mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width :\u003c\/strong\u003e 17mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial :\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver, gold-rimmed subdials, midnight blue moon phase, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone baton (hours\/minutes) and black baton (subdials), original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, very good condition (9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap :\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted black crocodile-style leather, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone buckle, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition :\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent state of preservation. Immaculate original silver dial, steel case in excellent condition, Crystal mineral crystal in very good condition (9\/10). All complications are functioning properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance :\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity :\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement :\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked quartz movement, one-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded :\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included :\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a triple calendar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA triple calendar is a watch complication that simultaneously displays three pieces of information: the day of the week (Sun, Mon...), the date of the month (1 to 31), and often a third parameter such as the month or a second time zone. On this Racer, the third subdial indicates the time in a second time zone (12h subdial).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does a moon phase work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe moon phase is a poetic complication that displays the lunar cycle (29.5 days) through a rotating disc. On this Racer, two moons alternate against a starry midnight-blue background, revealing in turn the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. On quartz watches, manual adjustment remains recommended once a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Racer? What is its connection with Orient?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRacer is a Japanese brand from the 1980s distributed by Orient for some of its complication pieces. These watches combine the renowned reliability of Japanese quartz movements with a distinctive design, sometimes more creative than classic Orient models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a man or a woman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its compact 31.5mm case, it is a perfectly Unisex piece — elegant on the wrist of both a man and a woman, comfortable on slimmer wrists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the international delivery time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDispatch within 48 hours, worldwide delivery in 3 to 5 days via DHL Express, insurance included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Orient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53934216347985,"sku":"C7E303-00 CS","price":1.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_01594.jpg?v=1780392865","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-racer-orient-c7e303-00-cs-triple-calendar-moon-phase-1980s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}