- Is the Orient Star Contemporary Heart a good first automatic watch?
- Yes. It has a reliable in-house automatic movement, a wearable 39mm case and a dressy look that works for daily office wear. It is a step up in finish from Orient's entry-level models.
- Does it have a sapphire crystal?
- It depends on the version. Some Contemporary Heart models use sapphire and others use mineral glass, so check the specific reference before buying.
- How long is the power reserve?
- About 40 hours. If you take it off for a weekend it will usually still be running on Monday morning.
- Can I swim with it?
- Only the 100m versions are rated for swimming. The 50m versions are fine for hand washing and rain but not for immersion.
- What is in the box?
- The watch on its strap, an Orient Star presentation box and paperwork. A steel bracelet version comes fitted to the watch.
- How does it compare with a Seiko Presage?
- Both are Japanese dress automatics with in-house movements. The Orient Star leans on the open-heart dial and exhibition back, while the Presage line offers more dial craft options and wider availability.
- Where is the Orient Star Contemporary Heart Mechanical 39mm Black Black cheapest?
- At CreationWatches, for $400.00, 33% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Orient Star Contemporary Heart Mechanical 39mm Black Black?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including CreationWatches, Ashford, Shop Simon.