- Is the Orient Star Modern Skeleton a good first automatic watch?
- Yes, if you want to see the movement. It is in-house, has a 50-hour reserve and sapphire crystal, and the open dial is the main draw. If you prefer easy reading, a plain-dial Orient Star is the safer pick.
- How does it compare with a Swiss skeleton at a similar tier?
- It shows more of the movement and has a longer power reserve than most entry Swiss skeletons. Swiss rivals offer stronger brand recognition and often cleaner dial design.
- How long is the power reserve?
- About 50 hours, shown by the indicator at 12 o'clock. That covers a weekend off the wrist without resetting.
- Can I swim with it?
- It is rated to 100m, but the leather strap and dress-watch build make it a bad choice for swimming. Wear it for rain and handwashing, not the pool.
- What is in the box?
- The watch on its brown leather strap with buckle, plus Orient Star packaging and paperwork. No spare strap is included.
- Is the dial easy to read?
- Less than a standard dial. The skeletonized center and brown tones make the hands blend in, so check it in person if legibility matters to you.
- Where is the Orient Star Contemporary Modern Skeleton Automatic Watch RE-AV0139Y00B cheapest?
- At Jomashop, for $605.88, 26% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Orient Star Contemporary Modern Skeleton Automatic Watch RE-AV0139Y00B?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Jomashop, Ashford, Shop Simon.