This vintage Orient 3 Star (Tri-Star) automatic watch features a distinctive ivory-white dial, full gold-tone case and bracelet, and the iconic Orient 3 Star emblem. The dial combines applied gold-tone hour markers with bold Arabic numerals at 12 and 6, an outer minute track, and a striking orange sweep seconds hand.
Powered by an Orient 21-jewel automatic mechanical movement, this example features both day and date displays. The date window is positioned at 3 o’clock, while the distinctive horizontal day display sits toward the left side of the dial and is operated by the dedicated pusher at 2 o’clock.
The stainless-steel caseback is stamped EM73-AD CA with serial number 925323, while the bracelet carries the G9DDRT end-link marking.
Collector’s Note
The Orient 3 Star / Tri-Star is one of Orient’s most recognizable automatic collections, particularly appreciated for its dependable mechanical architecture and distinctive Japanese vintage styling.
This example stands out with its full gold-tone finish, ivory dial, orange seconds hand and integrated multi-link bracelet. The unusual horizontal day aperture and dedicated day-adjustment pusher give the watch the characteristic personality associated with classic Orient automatic models.
The caseback reference is EM73-AD CA, accompanied by serial number 925323. The first digit 9 indicates a production year ending in 9; however, the exact decade cannot be conclusively established from the serial number alone.
Specifications
* Brand: Orient
* Collection: 3 Star / Tri-Star
* Model / Reference: EM73-AD CA
* Serial Number: 925323
* Country of Origin: Japan
* Movement: Orient automatic mechanical movement
* Movement Family: Orient 469 / EM family
* Jewels: 21 Jewels
* Movement Type: Automatic Mechanical
* Complications: Day & Date
* Date Position: 3 o’clock
* Day Display: Horizontal aperture on the left side of the dial
* Day Quickset: Dedicated pusher at 2 o’clock
* Case Material: Stainless Steel with gold-tone finish
* Case Finish: Polished and brushed surfaces
* Caseback: Screw-down stainless-steel caseback
* Dial Color: White / Ivory
* Dial Details: Outer minute track with 5–60 markings
* Hour Markers: Applied gold-tone markers with Arabic numerals at 12 and 6
* Hands: Gold-tone skeletonized/luminous hour and minute hands
* Seconds Hand: Orange sweep seconds hand
* Water Resistance: 50m — as marked on dial
* Bracelet: Gold-tone stainless-steel multi-link bracelet
* End Link Reference: G9DDRT
* Clasp: Fold-over stainless-steel clasp
* Clasp Marking: Orient crest / ORIENT
Case Back Details
The watch features a screw-down stainless-steel caseback with the classic Orient crest.
The caseback is stamped with:
EM73-AD CA
925323
WATER RESISTANT
STAINLESS STEEL
The caseback reference EM73-AD CA corresponds to the watch’s model/case configuration, while 925323 is the individual serial number.
The serial begins with 9, indicating a year ending in 9. Since the serial number alone does not establish the decade with certainty, the exact production year should not be stated definitively.
Movement Highlights
The watch is powered by an Orient 21-jewel automatic mechanical movement from the 469/EM family, one of Orient’s best-known classic automatic movement platforms.
The movement provides:
* Automatic self-winding
* 21 jewels
* Day & Date calendar
* Date display at 3 o’clock
* Dedicated day quickset mechanism
* Classic Orient automatic architecture
* Reliable mechanical construction associated with the 469 family
The distinctive pusher at 2 o’clock is used to advance the day display, while the date is displayed through the window at 3 o’clock.
Why You’ll Love It
* Iconic Orient 3 Star / Tri-Star automatic
* Japanese Orient mechanical character
* 21-jewel automatic movement
* Distinctive ivory-white dial
* Applied gold-tone hour markers
* Bold Arabic numerals at 12 and 6
* Striking orange sweep seconds hand
* Day & Date complication
* Unusual horizontal day display
* Dedicated day quickset pusher
* Full gold-tone case and bracelet
* Integrated multi-link bracelet
* Orient crest detailing
* G9DDRT end-link marking
* 50m water-resistance marking
* Distinctive vintage Orient collector appeal
Important Note
This is a vintage mechanical watch and may show signs of age, wear or previous servicing consistent with its era. Mechanical watches can vary in accuracy, power reserve and performance depending on their age, condition and service history.
The 50m / WATER RESISTANT markings should not be considered a guarantee of present-day water resistance unless the watch has been professionally inspected and pressure-tested.
The serial number 925323 indicates a year ending in 9, but the exact decade and production year cannot be conclusively determined from the serial number alone.
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