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Orient Star Contemporary Date Mechanical 38.5mm White Silver

Orient Star Contemporary Date Mechanical 38.5mm White Silver

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$584.99at AshfordChecked 15 h ago

25% under what the other stores charge

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Price facts

  • Lowest price today: $584.99 at Ashford (checked Nov 10, 2026).
  • Checked at 3 stores.

Our take on the Orient Star Contemporary Date Mechanical 38.5mm White Silver

The Orient Star Contemporary Date is a 38.5mm stainless steel dress watch with an in-house automatic movement, a white-silver dial and a sapphire crystal. It sits in Orient's upscale Star line, above the standard Orient automatics, with better finishing and a display back that shows the decorated movement. At 38.5mm it wears smaller than most modern sports watches, which suits dress and office wear. Rivals at this level often use off-the-shelf movements; the Orient Star's in-house caliber and sapphire crystal are its main draws.

Best forDress and office wearSmaller wristsBuyers who want an in-house automaticFirst serious mechanical watch
Pros
  • In-house automatic movement with visible finishing through the case back
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches better than mineral glass
  • 38.5mm case wears comfortably on smaller wrists
  • Stainless steel bracelet with a clasp and buckle
  • Date function keeps it practical for daily wear
Cons
  • 5 ATM water resistance is fine for splashes only, not swimming
  • No screw-down crown or lume for sports use
  • Automatic accuracy varies and is not chronometer-rated
  • White-silver dial can be low contrast in some light

Orient Star Contemporary Date Mechanical 38.5mm White Silver prices at every store

  • AshfordNew

    In stock

    $584.99Free shippingChecked 15 h ago
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  • Shop SimonNew

    In stock

    $784.99+ $4.95 shippingChecked 15 h ago
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  • First Class WatchesNew

    In stock

    $925.00Free shippingChecked 15 h ago
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Orient Star Contemporary Date Mechanical 38.5mm White Silver price history

Lowest price we've seen: $584.99 on Nov 10 at Ashford. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

Owners of the Orient Star line praise the finishing and the in-house movement for the money, and the 38.5mm size gets frequent mention as a comfortable dress-watch fit. Complaints center on modest water resistance and the lack of lume.

What people mention
  • MovementPraisedOwners like the in-house automatic and the view of it through the case back.
  • SizePraisedThe 38.5mm case is called a comfortable, classic dress-watch fit.
  • FinishingPraisedCase and dial finishing are said to look better than the price suggests.
  • Water resistanceCriticisedBuyers note 5 ATM limits it to splashes, not swimming.
  • LegibilityMixedThe white-silver dial looks clean but can be low contrast in some light.

Specifications

Color (Strap)
SilverSource
Closure
Clasp, BuckleSource
Glass
SapphireSource
Watch Strap Material
Stainless SteelSource
Functions

Questions and answers

Is the Orient Star Contemporary Date a good first mechanical watch?
Yes, if you want a dress watch. The in-house automatic, sapphire crystal and solid finishing make it a sensible step up from entry-level Orient models.
Can I swim with it?
No. It is rated 5 ATM, which covers hand washing and rain but not swimming or diving.
How does it compare with a standard Orient automatic?
The Star line adds better finishing, a sapphire crystal and a more decorated in-house movement. Standard Orient models usually use mineral glass.
What size is the case?
38.5mm in diameter, which wears smaller than most modern sports watches and suits dress wear and smaller wrists.
Does it have lume?
No. The hands and markers are not luminous, so reading it in the dark is not practical.
What is in the box?
The watch on its stainless steel bracelet, with the clasp and buckle, and Orient Star paperwork. Check the listing for any extra strap.
Where is the Orient Star Contemporary Date Mechanical 38.5mm White Silver cheapest?
At Ashford, for $584.99, 25% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Orient Star Contemporary Date Mechanical 38.5mm White Silver?
3 stores we checked sell it, including Ashford, Shop Simon, First Class Watches.

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Date
Source
Gender
MaleSource
Case Color
SilverSource
Movement Type
Automatic, QuartzSource
Display Type
AnalogSource
Dial Color
White, SilverSource
Time Format
12 HoursSource
Case Material
Stainless SteelSource
Water Protection
5 ATM (50m)Source