Watch 101

How Does a Mechanical Watch Work?
So you’re probably aware that a majority of Orient’s Watches are mechanical, and that they’re powered by you, the wearer, in some way, shape, or form. But h...
Tue, 29 Mar, 2022 at 11:53 AM
Water Resistance
From light rain to a few feet of snow, the winter climate can definitely be a mixed bag during the season. But what does that mean for the watch on your wri...
Tue, 29 Mar, 2022 at 2:11 PM
All About Watch Crystals
What’s protecting your watch? While we’ve talked about how you can keep your watch in tip-top shape, we haven’t discussed the first line of defense, which a...
Wed, 30 Mar, 2022 at 9:51 AM
Using a Diver's Bezel
A question we receive often is “What do I use my diver’s bezel for?” That’s a great question for two reasons: (1) Because they have been made obsolete with ...
Tue, 29 Mar, 2022 at 2:24 PM
How to Use a Screwed-Down Crown
Have you ever attempted to pull out a crown that didn’t budge? We have received a lot of questions about this, so we decided it was time to offer a guide....
Tue, 29 Mar, 2022 at 2:46 PM
How to Use a Watch as a Compass
Even with the advent of advent of modern technology, many people consider wristwatches to be valuable tools. Movement complications often allude to featur...
Tue, 29 Mar, 2022 at 2:46 PM
Mechanical Watch Maintenance 101
So you’ve purchased your first mechanical watch. Now what? It’s time to take care of it. It’s easy to forget that a mechanical watch isn’t just a watch—it’s...
Tue, 29 Mar, 2022 at 4:07 PM
How to Adjust a Watch Bracelet
So you have a watch with a metal bracelet that is most likely way too big for your wrist. Sure, you could take it to a local jewelry repair shop to get it s...
Tue, 29 Mar, 2022 at 4:31 PM
How to Change Your Watch Strap
A few weeks ago, we spoke about which watches straps were ideal for handling the summer heat. We’re back with another guide to teach you how to change your ...
Tue, 29 Mar, 2022 at 4:36 PM
Quartz and Mechanical Watches: What's the Difference?
There are more watches out there today than ever before. They come in all colors, shapes, and sizes. But one thing has remained relatively the same:  they’...
Wed, 30 Mar, 2022 at 9:52 AM