Pictorial Review of the Orient M-Force 2013 Model – DV01003B

Had the opportunity to handle the 2013 M-Force model recently. This is a big watch and it’s made of titanium and stainless steel as stated on its caseback. I’m guessing the crown and bezel are steel. This specimen comes with rubber strap and it doesn’t feel too light in my opinion.
Here’s a photo review.
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New Variant of the 2011 M-Force – EL03005Y

I am surprised to see this yellow dialed M-Force at Big Time today. I was told this is a new variant of the 2011 M-Force model. Other than a new dial colour, they have also blackened the bezel to make it look different from the original version.

Upon further examination, I realized there are several changes to the dial as well. Let’s take a look:
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Orient X STI 2012 Limited Edition M-Force – EL06002B

Here are some cellphone pictures of the 2012 Orient X STI model that I saw at Big Time.

This model is produced to commemorative the 40th ADAC Zurich 24-Hour Race (Nürburgring 24-Hour Race) which took place from 17th to 20th May 2012. The SUBARU WRX STI tS, equipped with ORIENT M-FORCE on the dashboard won the SP3T class for the second year in a row.
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Orient Star Standard Date Model – DV02002B

This week, I had the opportunity to handle a new standard date Orient Star model. This is the first Orient Star model that features the SAR coating (Super Anti-reflective Coating), a technology that reduces light reflection by 99% according to Orient’s website. Two other types of coatings were applied to crystal to achieve greater scratch and stain resistant.

Here is a quick introduction of the SAR coating.
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Pictures of my Orient 300m Saturation Diver – EL02003W

Here are some pictures of my white dial Orient 300m Saturation diver. This is my 4th piece after the yellow, black and orange variants in that order. However, this piece comes with hack and handwind features.
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Orient Aviator Style – ER2A003B

This time round I had the opportunity to check out this aviator style watch from Orient. This model comes in several different colour variants. This one I have here is the classic black dial and stainless steel case combo.

Here’s a quick review.
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Orient X Subaru BRZ GT300 2012 Limited Edition – TT0Y008D

This time round, I had the opportunity to handle the Orient X Subaru BRZ GT300 2012 limited edition quartz chronograph. This is a commemorative watch for Orient’s sponsorship of the SUBARU BRZ GT300, STI’s entry in Japan’s SUPER GT series.

This watch is limited to 1000 pieces. Here are some pictures.
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A few pictures of the Orient Stylish and Smart – ER0200DW “Rainbow”

Here are a few pictures of the new Styish and Smart variant, ER0200DW “Rainbow”. This is part of the Disk model series characterized by its unisex styling and colourful disk hands.
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Orient Star Skeleton – DX00001W

I had the opportunity to handle this Orient Star Skeleton recently. This is another Orient Star that is made available to the international market after the GMT, Retrograde and Open Heart models. This watch is fitted with a hand wind movement and has a power reserve indicator at the 12 o’clock position. The second hand is located on a sub-dial above the 6 o’clock marker.

Here’s are some photos:
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