For those who like elegant looking watches with sub-dials, Seiko has the SARC/SARW models and Orient has the Orient Star Retrograde models. For something more affordable, there are a number of Orient Classic Automatic models to consider and here is a recent model. It comes with power reserve, date and second hand sub-dials, and is fitted with Sapphire crystal. This model also appears on the Orient 2014 calendar (December page).

Here’s a quick photo review.
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