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<\/a><\/p>\nIt is an Orient 2ER00004D, a hair over $100, just $110 on Amazon.\u00a0 It looks remarkably like the Rolex 16613.<\/p>\n
As you can see, on the wrist, they look almost identical.\u00a0 For your bank account, the Rolex list price is $9300, on-line price is $7626.\u00a0 The list price for the Orient is $220, most on-line sellers have it for $120 to $130, saving you about $7500.\u00a0 Both have in house movements.\u00a0 The Rolex is a true diver\u2019s the Orient, just 100M water resistance.\u00a0 It is about as close an homage can be without being a \u2018replica\u2019 aka fake watch.\u00a0 It has a bit of bling, but I like two tone watches.<\/p>\n By the way, the photos of the Orient are from this site<\/a>.\u00a0 Very nice blog about Orient watches.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the Riki AAAA101.\u00a0\u00a0 The lines are so simple, yet elegant.\u00a0 It is also powered by Seiko\u2019s 7S26m which really makes it a very fancy Seiko 5.\u00a0 Modern, but not to big 37.5mm across.\u00a0 It is modeled after Riki\u2019s industrial clock designs, with rectangular hands and easy to see across a room markers.\u00a0 It also comes in black and a rose gold face.\u00a0 About $200<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Green Seiko Alpinist<\/p>\n Just an amazing looking watch in my opinion. Looks much more expensive than the $425 asking price. It has the 6R15 movement. The 6R15 is a cousin of the bullet proof 7S26, but it can be hand wound and it hacks. The power reserve is rated at 50 hours vs. 40 the 7s26. Though, it is probably better than that. My 7S26\u2019s usually get about 44 hours. This model comes on a dark, leather strap. It also has a compass feature like the Land Shark, but much less obtrusive. A 200m water resistance rating is nothing to sneeze at either. Dress looks with diver\u2019s type water resistance.<\/p>\n This is my grail watch. Someday I will have this pretty.<\/p>\n It also comes in Black and White, but none are as stunning as the emerald green.<\/p>\n It is an Orient 2ER00004D, a hair over $100, just $110 on Amazon.\u00a0 It looks remarkably like the Rolex 16613.<\/p>\n As you can see, on the wrist, they look almost identical.\u00a0 For your bank account, the Rolex list price is $9300, on-line price is $7626.\u00a0 The list price for the Orient is $220, most on-line sellers have it for $120 to $130, saving you about $7500.\u00a0 Both have in house movements.\u00a0 The Rolex is a true diver\u2019s the Orient, just 100M water resistance.\u00a0 It is about as close an homage can be without being a \u2018replica\u2019 aka fake watch.\u00a0 It has a bit of bling, but I like two tone watches.<\/p>\n By the way, the photos of the Orient are from this site<\/a>.\u00a0 Very nice blog about Orient watches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Here are 5 watches under $500 that I really like (and don’t own): Orient 2ER00004D This one is just calling to me. I know it is a Rolex Submariner homage, but it is a pretty one. It is an Orient 2ER00004D, a hair over $100, just $110 on Amazon.\u00a0 It \u2026 Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nAlba Riki AAAA101<\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSeiko Alpinst SARB017<\/h1>\n
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\nSimple, easy to read design combined with a reasonable 38mm diameter case.\u00a0 It has the new 4R16 movement, which is a decorated version of the 7S26 with one more jewel. All three have a display back to show off the finished movement. About $170 on eBay, almost $250 elsewhere.<\/p>\nOrient CEX0P002<\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/a>It\u2019s an Orient CEX0P002, automatic with power reserve indicator.\u00a0 It has a nice, classic look, 39mm across (not too big) and even comes on a nice leather strap with a signed deployant clasp!\u00a0 It has a tachymeter scale as the chapter ring, which is a little pointless, but I think it adds to the overall look.\u00a0 Prices seem to range from $100 to $150 on eBay, which is quite a spread.\u00a0 It also comes in black or white,\u00a0 with a brown leather strap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a>by <\/span><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"