[Timestamp](https://postimg.cc/CZ8x77Zz) Hey Watchexchange! Orient has long been a quiet powerhouse in Japanese watchmaking — building in-house movements, experimenting with bold dial work, and offering style that often punched well above its price point. Collectors know them as the more understated sibling of Seiko and Citizen, but with a charm all their own. This piece comes from the **pre Tri-Star era**, before Orient launched its famous entry-level line in the late ’80s. Back then, the designs leaned a little more refined, often taking inspiration from European dress watches — and this one is a great example. The case has a clean, rounded profile with slim lugs and polished surfaces, reminiscent of the elegant Omega Geneve style — but delivered here in a more approachable Orient execution. It wears as a classic vintage dress piece: understated on the wrist, yet with enough presence to catch the eye when the light hits just right. Speaking of light — the dial is the real star. It features a brushed black-to-blue gradient that shifts beautifully, moving from deep midnight tones to a vibrant blue as your wrist moves. Golden stick indices mark the hours, each with lume at the inner edge, while the golden stick hands (also lume-filled) keep everything balanced and legible. A day-date window at 3 o’clock completes the layout. Inside beats Orient’s in-house 21-jewel Cal. 46341 automatic, reliable and ready for daily wear. Up top, the watch retains its original plexiglass crystal, keeping the vintage charm intact. It comes fitted on a fresh black leather strap that pairs perfectly with its dressy character. 🔹 **Dimensions** • Case Diameter: 35mm • Lug-to-Lug: 41mm • Thickness: 11mm • Lug Width: 18mm 💵 **Price:** $269 shipped (or Best Offer) 🚢 **Shipping:** UPS (Worldwide) 📦 **Payment:** PayPal F&F or G&S (+4.5% fee paid by buyer) 📩 DM me for more pics or a custom timestamp. A true vintage gem, this Orient “Midnight Blue” blends Japanese ingenuity with European-inspired elegance — a poor man’s Ω that predates the Tri-Star era and easily stands on its own.