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NOS Rare Vintage Orient Chrono Ace G429-30552CA Men’s Automatic Watch JDM 1970s
■ STATUS: SOLD
THIS TIMEPIECE HAS FOUND A NEW HOME
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is an extremely rare NOS Vintage Orient Chrono Ace G429-30552CA men’s automatic watch, produced for the Japan Domestic Market (JDM) in the 1970s. This stunning piece is part of Orient’s early Chrono Ace series and features one of the most unique and eye-catching designs the brand ever released.
The watch is in full working condition, and all features and functions operate properly. Every part is 100% original, including the beautifully finished bracelet, clasp, dial, crystal, and case components. It also comes with its original hangtag.
The standout feature of this model is its gorgeous blue stone/enamel case, displaying a marbled texture and deep coloration rarely seen on vintage Orient watches. The crystal has a beautiful faceted cut, giving the watch a distinctive shape that pairs perfectly with the richly colored dial. Gold-tone markers, a day-date display, and clean indices complete this exceptional 1970s design.
Physically, the watch is in near mint new old stock condition, showing only light aging and storage wear. The case, dial, bracelet, and overall presentation remain remarkably clean for its age. The photos best describe its physical condition.
Key Details:
• Brand: Orient
• Model: Chrono Ace
• Reference: G429-30552CA
• Movement: Automatic
• Display: Analog
• Market: Japan Domestic Market (JDM)
• Era: 1970s
• Condition: NOS / Near mint; light aging from storage
• Includes: Original hangtag
• Case: Blue stone/enamel finish
• Crystal: Unique faceted cut
• All parts original
A truly spectacular and extremely rare Orient from the golden age of Japanese watchmaking — perfect for collectors seeking an untouched vintage gem with standout design.
Ships carefully. Feel free to message me with any questions.
► ARCHIVE FILE: ORIENT — BRAND HISTORY
Orient's roots reach back to 1901, when Shogoro Yoshida opened a watch shop in the Ueno district of Tokyo, growing the business into Toyo Tokei, a maker of gauges, table clocks, and wristwatches. That firm did not survive the postwar economy, but in 1950 production restarted at the old Hino factory as Tama Keiki Co., renamed Orient Watch Company in 1951. From the start the company concentrated on affordable mechanical watches built around movements designed and manufactured entirely in-house, a discipline it never abandoned.
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