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The Orient Star Mechanical Contemporary is an in-house automatic dress watch with a stainless steel case and matching metal bracelet. It uses Orient's own automatic movement, which can also be wound by hand, and the Star line sits above standard Orient with better finishing and a power reserve indicator on many references. It suits buyers who want a Japanese-made mechanical watch with a clean, versatile look at a fraction of what Swiss rivals with comparable finishing ask. Owners praise the dial detail and the smooth sweep of the seconds hand; the main trade-offs are weight, bracelet sizing and modest water resistance.
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Lowest price we've seen: $905.00 on Nov 10 at First Class Watches. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.
Owners rate the Mechanical Contemporary as a lot of watch for the money, with finishing and dial work that punch above the Orient name. The recurring complaints are weight on the wrist, bracelet sizing and the fact that it is a dress piece rather than a rugged everyday beater.
