Orient ‘Bon Soir’ GP
Why We Love It
Le freak, c’est chic! This piece is an absolute one-two punch being equal parts glam and class. It’s also a great example of the impressive craftsmanship that is so often delivered from the Japanese watch-making industry. We can’t help but feel that the designers had similar feelings to us when it comes to this watch’s seductive qualities having named it the ‘Bon Soir’. It remains sophisticated whether you dress this sweet thing up or down, stacked or on its own.
About the Brand
The origin of Orient Watch Company dates back to 1901 when Shogoro Yoshida opened a wholesale shop called ‘Yoshida Watch Shop’ in Ueno, Taito, Tokyo, Japan. It was in 1936 that the Hino factory was built in Hino, Tokyo, Japan and the company started producing entirely its own original designs. For several years, Toyo Tokei Manufacturing boomed at the Hino factory. However, affected by the poor Japanese economy after World War II, the company shut down in 1949. Yoshida's wristwatch manufacturing company was reborn in 1950, founded under the name Tama Keiki Company. In 1951, Tama Keiki Co. changed its name to Orient Watch Company, Limited. It remains a thriving brand today under the ownership and supervision of the Seiko Group producing the same high quality timepieces it’s always been reputed for.
Brand: Orient
Year: 1969
Country of Origin: Japan
Material: Yellow gold-plated case and bracelet with stainless steel case back in brushed and polished finishes
Dial: Gold-tone with a vertically-oriented brushed finish
Case Dimensions: 18mm W x 22mm H (excluding crown)
Case Thickness: 8mm
Movement: Japanese manual wind mechanical movement
Bracelet / Strap: wears comfortably on a wrist measuring between 6 & 6.5 inches
Features: fish-scale textured integrated mesh bracelet; applied hour markers; painted pencil hands
Box / Papers / Accessories: No
Condition: This timepiece is in overall pristine condition with incredibly crisp edges and details and little to no signs of wear. Additionally, there are no signs of this piece ever having been polished. The movement is accurate and is keeping great time.