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Orient TriStar Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Orient TriStar automatic wristwatch is listed as dating to between 1980 and 1989 and manufactured in Japan. The seller reports a 21-jewel mechanical automatic movement, designated in the listing with movement number 46943. It features a polished stainless steel case measuring 37 mm with crown, a lug-to-lug length of 42 mm, and a 12 mm lug width. The black dial exhibits a central honeycomb pattern, prominent red Roman numerals at XII, VI, and IX, white linear hour and minute markers, and a framed dual day-date window at 3 o'clock. Noted as refurbished by the seller, the watch is fitted with a black faux leather strap.

Dial and case view of the refurbished Orient TriStar day-date automatic wristwatch
Dial and case view of the refurbished Orient TriStar day-date automatic wristwatch — eBay via WatchCharts. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
marketplace.watchcharts.com
Category
Wristwatch · Automatic day-date wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Orient
Reference
46943
Catalogue / lot identifier
16039874
Source-reported date
1980-1989
Country
Japan

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Dial Configuration and Visual Attributes

The watch presents an analog display set on a black dial with a repeating honeycomb pattern across the center. Prominent red painted Roman numerals are positioned at 12, 6, and 9 o'clock, complemented by white linear hour and minute track markings. A dual day and date display framed at the 3 o'clock position shows 'WED 3'.

Printed dial inscriptions include 'ORIENT Automatic', '★★★ Crystal 21 JEWELS', and 'JAPAN MADE' along the bottom edge. While the listing specifics record 'Customized: No', the listing title designates the item as 'refurbished', a context frequently associated with repainted or aftermarket dials on vintage watches of this type.

Evidence for this section
  • “Black dial with a repeating honeycomb pattern across the center.”
  • “Prominent red painted Roman numerals at 12, 6, and 9 o'clock.”
  • “Dual day and date display framed at the 3 o'clock position showing 'WED 3'.”
  • “Printed text on dial reads 'ORIENT Automatic', '★★★ Crystal 21 JEWELS', and 'JAPAN MADE' along the bottom edge.”
  • “Customized: No”
  • “vintage orient day date automatic movement no. 46943 refurbished men's watch”

Casing and External Dimensions

The watch features a silver-tone tonneau-shaped case with polished surfaces and a round bezel, constructed from stainless steel. External measurements provided by the seller include a case size of 37 mm with crown, a lug-to-lug length of 42 mm, and a lug width of 12 mm.

The watch is mounted on a black two-piece faux leather strap. The seller records the piece under the water resistance parameter as 'Not Water Resistant', though pressure testing or seal status is not documented.

Evidence for this section
  • “Silver-tone tonneau-shaped case with polished surfaces and a round bezel.”
  • “Case Material: Stainless Steel”
  • “Case Finish: Polished”
  • “Case Size: 37 mm with crown”
  • “lug to lug: 42 mm”
  • “Lug Width: 12 mm”
  • “Band Material: Faux Leather”
  • “Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant”

Reported Movement and Dating Limitations

The seller lists the watch as powered by a 21-jewel mechanical automatic movement, citing 'Reference Number: 46943' and 'movement no. 46943'. The provided documentation and photos do not include a movement view or case back photograph to confirm the caliber markings or internal condition.

Manufacture is attributed to Japan with a reported year of manufacture of 1980–1989. The reference 46943 corresponds to an Orient movement caliber family rather than a distinct case model reference, and original paperwork, box, and service records are recorded as absent.

Evidence for this section
  • “Number of Jewels: 21 Jewels”
  • “Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)”
  • “movement no. 46943”
  • “Reference Number: 46943”
  • “Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan”
  • “Year Manufactured: 1980-1989”
  • “With Original Box/Packaging: No”
  • “With Papers: No”

Open research questions

  • What specific reference and serial numbers are stamped on the exterior case back of the watch?
  • Does macro inspection confirm whether the honeycomb dial pattern and red Roman numerals are factory original or aftermarket refurbished components?
  • Does internal inspection confirm the presence and operational condition of an authentic Orient caliber 46943 movement?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Orient TriStar Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Movement Caliber/Reference46943“movement no. 46943”
Number of Jewels21 Jewels“Number of Jewels: 21 Jewels”
Movement TypeMechanical (Automatic)“Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)”
Case Size37 mm with crown“Case Size: 37 mm with crown”
Lug to Lug42 mm“lug to lug: 42 mm”
Lug Width12 mm“Lug Width: 12 mm”
Case MaterialStainless Steel“Case Material: Stainless Steel”
Country of ManufactureJapan“Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan”
Case FinishPolished“Case Finish: Polished”
Water Resistance RatingNot Water Resistant“Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant”
Band MaterialFaux Leather“Band Material: Faux Leather”
Packaging and DocumentationNo original box or papers“With Original Box/Packaging: No”

Visible details

  • Black dial with a repeating honeycomb pattern across the center.
  • Prominent red painted Roman numerals at 12, 6, and 9 o'clock.
  • Dual day and date display framed at the 3 o'clock position showing 'WED 3'.
  • Silver-tone tonneau-shaped case with polished surfaces and a round bezel.
  • Printed text on dial reads 'ORIENT Automatic', '★★★ Crystal 21 JEWELS', and 'JAPAN MADE' along the bottom edge.

Research qualifications

  • The listing notes the watch as refurbished, and typical aftermarket redials are common on vintage Orient models of this type.
  • The reference number 46943 corresponds to the Orient movement caliber rather than an individual case model number.
  • Internal movement and case back details are not shown in the provided photograph.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

vintage orient day date automatic movement no. 46943 refurbished men's watch | WatchCharts Marketplace

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 838fefcc68

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