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Tristar

Name: Orient Tristar
Brand: Orient
Availability: InStock

37mm Popular Model Good Value Wide Price Range

Low $110

Median $150

High $237

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The Orient Tristar is the small Japanese automatic with three stars on its dial and a personality that changes considerably from one version to another. At 37mm, it offers an easy-wearing alternative to larger everyday watches, with the day-date display giving even the dressier versions a practical streak.

For the traditional Tristar experience, look for an older example powered by the 469 movement family, a long-running staple of Orient’s affordable automatics. These movements neither hand-wind nor hack, so don’t mistake an unresponsive winding crown or a seconds hand that keeps running during setting for a fault. Pay attention to the day wheel’s languages, too: they vary between examples. Beyond that, let the dial lead the choice—the three-star badge ties together a surprisingly varied family, rather than one fixed design.

MovementAutomatic

Case Size37mm

What owners love

Owners who have worn a Tristar for years often praise how uneventful ownership has been: the automatic movement keeps doing its job without much fuss. It’s the sort of watch people grow attached to through everyday use rather than impressive specifications.
The 37mm case is comfortable and unobtrusive, especially if larger watches tend to get in your way. The three-star dial emblem and day-date display give it a recognizable, slightly old-fashioned character that owners often enjoy.

Common Criticisms

The supplied bracelets are a recurring complaint on bracelet-equipped versions: owners often describe them as lightweight and rattly, with a clasp that feels less substantial than the watch itself. Some also find the bracelet catches arm hair.

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