Male watches Orient Star RE-AY0002S Contemporary Moon Phase

The Orient Star RE-AY0002S Contemporary Moon Phase watch offers an unusual yet clean dial and an elegant design, thanks to which the watch is a suitable accessory for a shirt or jacket. However, it can also be used for everyday wear. The inspiration for the new dials was space.

The latest version of the Orient Star Moon Phase remains faithful to the original design from 2017, when the brand launched its first mechanical watch with the moon phase function within the classic collection, which quickly became the brand's flagship. This new, carefully crafted design resembles an image of the Earth as seen from the Moon and can boast excellent quality and careful craftsmanship, which is synonymous with ORIENT STAR. Thanks to its specific appearance, it is a great choice when selecting elegant men's watches.

The watch stands out with its level of workmanship, unmistakable design, sharp lines, and details of the case, steel strap and dial. The case of the Orient RE-AY0002S00B is made of stainless steel, its surface is treated with a special Sallaz polishing method, also referred to as black polishing, because the polished surface is so perfectly smooth that from a certain angle it appears black.
Inside we find the Orient F7M63 mechanical movement, which is equipped with automatic winding and a 50-hour power reserve. This movement also features stopping of the seconds hand when setting the watch (so-called hacking) and an interesting complication is the power reserve indicator at the 12 o'clock position. Many will appreciate the view of the balance wheel of the movement at the 9 o'clock position, the so-called "open heart", and the date with moon phase displayed in a sub-dial at the 6 o'clock position. The operation of the movement, working at a frequency of 21600 vibrations/hour, can be observed thanks to the transparent case back.

The unusual, white, finely textured dial with good legibility is protected by a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. In addition to the special dial, the owner will also appreciate details such as applied indices at the hour positions, a signed crown with a ceramic element, or details of the case edges and transitions between polished and brushed surfaces. Better readability in reduced light conditions is ensured by the application of luminescence on the hands and hour markers. The water resistance of this model is 100 m, so the watch does not need to be taken off when showering or swimming. The case is complemented by a five-link steel strap, finished with a folding clasp with side opening. Thanks to the case diameter of 41 mm, the watch is suitable for most men's wrists.

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