Limited Edition M42 Diver 1964: Celebrating Orient Star’s 60th Anniversary
Orient Star has proudly unveiled the M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m Titanium, a stunning addition to its renowned Sports Collection M42. This exquisite timepiece is part of a limited run of just 365 pieces, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Orient’s iconic divers’ watch.
M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m Titanium
The latest model artfully reinterprets the classic design elements of the Calendar Auto Orient*1 originally launched in 1964, infusing it with a contemporary flair that enhances its functionality as a modern divers’ watch, tailored to meet high-performance ISO 6425 standards.
Its striking appearance features a unique color palette that harmoniously blends the lightness and durability of titanium with elegant gold-colored accents, creating a visually captivating piece that stands out in a sea of traditional divers’ watches. This combination not only serves aesthetic purposes but also underscores the watch’s robust nature, making it as resilient as it is attractive. The M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition is not just a timepiece; it is a tribute to the legacy of diving watches, intricately designed for those who appreciate both style and performance.
*1 The original 1964 model does not meet current ISO standards as there were no clear standards for divers’ watches at the time. Discontinued.
Modern, high performance divers’ watches backed by advanced technology take centre stage in the Sports Collection M42, named after the nebula of Orion, the son of Poseidon, god of the sea. The historical roots of the divers’ watch can be found in the Olympia Calendar Diver*2 and Calendar Auto Orient*2 released in 1964, and models such as Diver 1964 1st Edition released in 2021 and M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m released in 2022 have since inherited their genealogy.
The new 60th anniversary model features titanium on the case and bracelet, making it approximately 35 percent lighter than stainless steel models and an ideal divers’ watch for both sports and daily use. The protective coating on the titanium hardens the surface making it strong enough to endure harsh environments. Titanium also offers excellent resistance to corrosion, seawater and sweat, and is considered to be hypoallergenic making it the ideal material for full-fledged divers’ watches.
This toughness to withstand harsh diving environments is paired with a special colour scheme featuring gold-coloured accents in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Orient divers’ watches. The grey-toned titanium colour and matte finish together with the gold-colour of the limited edition model emphasise its appearance as a diver’s tool. The dark grey dial with vertical hairline finish is adorned with matte gold-coloured accents around the Luminous Light indices that allow the time to be read even in the dark, the border of the hands with hairline finish, and Orient Star logo. Gold colouring with matte finish is also visible on the scale and numbers of the rotating bezel’s aluminium insert. These gold-coloured accents look striking against the grey titanium and give a touch of elegance and new charm to the divers’ watch.
The latest model offers a screw down crown, screw case-back, dual curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, water resistance to 200 metres for scuba diving compliant with the ISO 6425 standard for divers’ watches. The in-house calibre F6N47 provides stable high accuracy and 50-hour power reserve, and indicator which shows the remaining power reserve. Although most Orient Star models come with a power reserve indicator as standard, it is rare to find this feature on divers’ watches.
In a limited edition gold colour and engraved with limited edition and serial number on the case back, the 60th anniversary M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m Titanium model is ideal both for divers’ watch fans and watch aficionados who seek exceptional pieces.
About the new M Collections (design collection)
Orient Star has launched M Collections, a new design collection that will join the current lineup of Classic, Contemporary and Sports. M Collections draws on Greek mythology as well as nebulae and star clusters. This latest collection is created not only for watch enthusiasts but also for those seeking watches of a higher quality.
The Classic Collection M45 named after the Pleiades is composed with designs expressing the eternal flow of time and consists of universal iconic Orient Star models. The Contemporary Collection M34, inspired by the cluster of stars of Perseus, known for its annual Perseid meteor shower, is a collection with sharp, powerful, cutting-edge designs that are ahead of their time and consists of models that can be worn for a wide range of occasions. Meanwhile, high performance divers’ watches backed by advanced technology and history take centre stage in the Sports Collection M42, named after Orion, who is said to be the son of Poseidon, ancient Greek god of the sea. This collection is characterised by functionality and wearing comfort, making it suited for active lifestyles.
About Orient Star
Capture your gaze. Reflecting the wondrous beauty of shining stars. Orient Star are superb timepieces, crafted by Japanese artisans since 1951. Orient Star continues to shine and innovate its technology as well as the design of its beautiful timepieces. Traditional skills to achieve intricate craftsmanship, in-house production system to create high-quality mechanical movements, and original designs, are all incorporated for these unique, made-in-Japan watches. Orient Star will continue to deliver these creations in Japan and throughout the world.
A Short History
- 1951 Orient Star is created.
- 1957 Orient Star Dynamic*2 is launched with hour, minute, and second hands on the central axis of the watch.
- 1971 The 46 series movement is created, combining both practicality and high accuracy. This formed the base movement of the Orient Star and Orient brand for 50 years.
- 1991 Mon Bijou*2 is launched, a skeleton model of high-quality and aesthetic appeal.
- 1996 The power reserve indicator, now an iconic feature of the brand, is integrated into the design.
- 2017 Orient Watch Co. Ltd. merges with Seiko Epson Corporation, a company with a strong watchmaking heritage and focus on precision engineering. Both organisations share a vision for innovation and high-quality design and craftsmanship creating a strong foundation for the future growth of Orient Star.
- 2017 The Mechanical Moon Phase, a cosmic timekeeper, is launched as a symbol of this new collaboration. This marks a new era of watchmaking for the Orient Star brand.
- 2021 Orient Star celebrates its 70th anniversary. The Skeleton models are mounted with the latest movement with in-house developed silicon escape wheel for longer power reserve and beauty, incorporating design inspired by the vast universe.
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Product Specifications
| Collection | Sports Collection (M42) |
| Model name | M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m Titanium |
| Reference | RE-AU0702B |
| Movement | Automatic (with hand winding) mechanical in-house calibre F6N47 |
| Power reserve | 50 hours |
| Accuracy | ?25 seconds ? ?15 seconds per day |
| Case material | Titanium (protective coating) |
| Case size | Length 49.6 mm / width 41.0 mm (40.2 mm w/o rotating bezel) / thickness 14.3 mm |
| Caseback | Limited edition and serial number engraving |
| Glass | Front: dual curved sapphire crystal (AR coating) |
| Bracelet | Titanium (protective coating) / trifold deployant buckle with push button and security latch, diver’s extension / width 20 mm |
| Colour of dial | Charcoal grey |
| Limited edition | 365?limited editions |
| Other features | Scuba Diver’s 200 m (ISO 6425 standard), power reserve indicator, second hand hacking, 22 jewels, Luminous Light, date, uni-directional rotating bezel*3 |
*3 The rotating bezel can be used as an auxiliary tool for displaying the elapsed time. When diving, please check the safety precautions on the instruction manual, acquire necessary experience and skills to dive safely, and use specialised diving equipment such as the diving computer.
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