Orient Three Star | 469WA1-71CA | Chocolate Sunburst Dial | Circa 1980s
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Orient Three Star | 469WA1-71CA | Chocolate Sunburst Dial | Circa 1980s
£100.00
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Description
A classic vintage Orient Three Star, featuring a rich brown sunburst dial that catches the light beautifully and gives this watch a distinctive vintage character.
Powered by Orient’s dependable 469-series automatic movement, this example offers the charm of a traditional mechanical watch with the practicality of an automatic movement. The classic Bilingual day-date display at 3 o’clock and understated vintage case design make it an easy watch to wear while retaining plenty of period character.
The brown sunburst dial is the standout feature, complemented by applied hour markers, matching hands and the original day-date configuration. Its timeless styling makes it a great choice for collectors of vintage Japanese watches or anyone looking for something a little different from the usual Seiko and Citizen offerings.
Specifications:
- Brand: Orient
- Model: Three Star / Tri-Star
- Reference: 469WA1-71CA
- Movement: Orient 469 automatic
- Jewels: 21
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, day & date
- Dial: Brown sunburst
- Era: Vintage
- Country of origin: Japan
A characterful vintage Japanese automatic with a beautiful brown sunburst dial, a great everyday vintage piece with genuine period appeal.
About
The Orient Three Star (Tri-Star) collection is one of Orient’s best-known vintage ranges, particularly recognised for its reliable automatic movements and distinctive 1970s–1980s Japanese styling. Produced as an accessible alternative to more expensive mechanical watches, Three Star models became popular for offering automatic winding, day-date functionality and dependable everyday wear at an affordable price. The collection encompasses a wide variety of dial colours, case designs and bracelet configurations, making individual examples increasingly interesting to vintage watch collectors. At the heart of many vintage Three Star models is the Orient 469-series automatic movement, a movement renowned for its simplicity, durability and long production history. Today, the Three Star represents an important part of Orient’s mechanical watch heritage and offers collectors an affordable way into vintage Japanese watchmaking.
What's Included
Original box and papers are not included. As with many vintage timepieces, these original accessories have often been lost over the decades. If a watch is supplied with its original box, papers, or additional accessories, this will be clearly stated in the listing.
Care
As a vintage mechanical timepiece, this watch should be handled with care and kept away from water, steam and moisture. Avoid exposure to shocks, strong magnetic fields and extreme temperatures, and never force the crown or controls. When not being worn, store it in a clean, dry environment. Due to the age and delicate nature of vintage mechanical movements, regular professional servicing is recommended to maintain reliable performance and longevity. This timepiece has been carefully preserved for over three decades. Although some vintage models were originally rated for water resistance, no vintage watch sold by The Vault & Time Collective should be considered water resistant. We recommend treating all vintage timepieces as non-water-resistant unless otherwise explicitly stated.
Delivery & Returns
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Dispatch: Normally within 1–2 working days.
Returns: Returns accepted in accordance with our Returns Policy.