{"title":"Vintage Orient Watches","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eExplore our curated selection of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Orient watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the brand’s long-standing expertise in \u003cstrong\u003efully in-house mechanical watchmaking\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike many contemporaries, Orient produced its own movements, resulting in reliable calibres known for their durability, straightforward construction, and ease of servicing. This collection features a range of vintage references, from classic three-hand dress models to day-date variants and early automatic calibres, many of which reflect the design language of mid-century Japanese horology.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"royal-orient-swimmer-n-type-movement-1960s","title":"1960s Royal Orient Swimmer | N-Type anti-shock 19 jewel movement","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-0 py-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eROYAL ORIENT SWIMMER\u003c\/strong\u003e is a significant model in Orient's luxury watch line, first introduced in 1958. It was notable as \u003cstrong\u003eOrient’s first practical watch with water resistance specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e, marking an important advancement in the brand’s watchmaking. The 36mm Royal Orient Swimmer featured an \u003cstrong\u003eN-type movemen\u003c\/strong\u003et with an expanded diameter to ensure high precision. It was hand-wound and incorporated 19 jewels. This model set a lineage that was later continued by other distinguished Orient lines, notably the Grand Prix and the Fineness series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0 py-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe Royal Orient Swimmer from 1958 is seen as a blend of practicality and luxury, with water resistance and a larger, more stable movement that improved durability and precision. Its refined finishing and movement engineering laid the groundwork for subsequent luxury models, such as the Grand Prix watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0 py-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: FW91007-N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN-type anti-shock movement, 19 jewels at 18000bph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 mm case diameter; 18 mm lug width; 9 mm thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoriginal signed crown, original signed caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp, unpolished case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntact lumed hands with lume dots\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Quaint \u0026 Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51215129641261,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/4468\/4077\/files\/Vintage_Royal_Orient_Swimmer_with_Blue_Epsom_Strap.png?v=1755146029"},{"product_id":"1960s-nos-grand-prix-orient-auto-calendar","title":"1960s \"NOS\" Grand Prix Orient Auto Calendar | 64 Jewel, LCW Movement","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eA very rare\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enew old stock (NOS) Grand Prix Orient Auto Calendar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith a\u003cspan\u003e 64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‑jewel LCW movement. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Prix Olympia\u003c\/strong\u003e series was likely inspired by the approaching Tokyo Olympics and represented the pinnacle of Orient’s lineup—positioned above both the Royal Orient and the standard Olympia models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalendar ”カレンダー”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elabel refers to an addition of a newly developed date function, based on the L Type movement. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its 64 jewels, this Grand Prix Orient Auto Calendar was the flagship movement of the Grand Prix series, created during a time when watchmakers competed to produce the most jewel count and technically advanced movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-block align-middle\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes with its original straps, product tags, and an unpeeled caseback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features of this 1960s Grand Prix Orient Auto Calendar | 64J, LCW Movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOS Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e37 mm case \u003c\/strong\u003e| 20 mm lug width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless Steel case, with stainless steel snap-on caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Prix style \u003cstrong\u003eOrient-signed buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eOrient-signed crown\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnpolished\u003c\/strong\u003e, faceted lugs and sharp caseline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edouble baton indices around the hou\u003cb\u003er\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare 64J model with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eoriginal straps, product tags, and an unpeeled caseback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Quaint \u0026 Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51982815985965,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/4468\/4077\/files\/1960s-NOS-Grand-PrixOrient-Auto-Orient-Watch.jpg?v=1776002505"}],"url":"https:\/\/quaintcollect.com\/collections\/vintage-orient-watches.oembed","provider":"Quaint \u0026 Collectible","version":"1.0","type":"link"}