Orient Star began in 1951. The Orient site states that Tama Keiki Co., Ltd. started watch manufacturing in 1950, and that in 1951 the company name changed to Orient Watch Co., Ltd. and the Orient Star brand was born. The site says the name symbolized the “Shining Star.” In 2017, Orient Watch Co., Ltd. merged with Seiko Epson Corporation, and the site states that Seiko Epson now handles the Orient Star and Orient brands from planning through manufacturing.
The site documents several recent brand milestones. A 2026 Orient Star announcement states that 2026 marks 75 years since the brand was founded in 1951. That same announcement describes the M Collections as a design line and presents models such as the Mechanical Moon Phase, Skeleton Hand Winding, M34 F8 Date, M42 Diver 1964 1st Edition F6 Date 200m, Contemporary Date, and Modern Skeleton. The site also states that Orient Star watches have been crafted in Japan since 1951.
Collections shown on the site include Classic, Contemporary, and Sports. Within those, the site documents lines and series such as Contemporary Date, Modern Skeleton, Semi Skeleton, Avant-garde Skeleton, Mechanical Moon Phase, M34 F8 Skeleton Hand Winding, M34 F8 Date, and M42 Diver 1964 models. The site also shows Classic Semi Skeleton models, and press materials describe the Classic Collection M45.
Orient Star is presented on the site as a brand operated by Seiko Epson Corporation. In June 2026, the site announced that the standard warranty period for Orient Star and Orient would be extended to three years effective July 1, 2026. The site also states that the brand site was renewed for the 75th anniversary period.
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