[Epson Sales Co., Ltd.] “M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date” celebrating the 60th anniversary of the diver’s watch from “Orient Star”
200m Titanium” commemorative limited edition model released
*Epson Sales Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 4, 2024
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“M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m” celebrates the 60th anniversary of the diver’s watch from “Orient Star”
Titanium” commemorative limited edition model released
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the release of the first “Orient” diver’s watch, Epson Sales Co., Ltd. has released the “M42 Diver 1964″ from the sports collection M42.
2nd Edition F6 Date 200m
A limited number of 365 pieces of 1 model of “Titanium” (200 pieces in Japan and 165 pieces overseas) will be released from October 24, 2024. Reinterpreting the design elements of the 1964 “Calendar Auto Orient” (Note 1), ISO
6425
This modern model, which has evolved into a standard-compliant diver’s watch, is made of lightweight and durable titanium, as well as a special coloring with gold accents, creating a new and different appeal. Masu.
(Note 1) At that time, there were no clear diver standards, and the original model does not comply with current ISO standards. Sale ends.
The main character of the sports collection M42, which refers to the great nebula associated with Orion, the son of the sea god Poseidon, is a modern high-performance diver’s watch that makes full use of advanced technology. Its historical roots go back to the “Olympia Calendar Diver (Note 2)” and “Calendar Auto Orient (Note 2)” released 60 years ago in 1964, and its lineage goes back to the “Diver 1964″ released in 2021.
1st Edition” and 2022 “M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date”
200m”. Furthermore, in 2023, a new “M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m With the addition of “Titanium”, the collection has expanded year by year. (Note 2) Currently sold out.
This “M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m” will be released as a 60th anniversary model.
First of all, Titanium” is characterized by the titanium that was introduced into the case and band from the previous model.
Approximately 35% lighter than stainless steel models, titanium models are not only comfortable to wear, expanding the scope of use of diver’s watches from sports to everyday use around town, but also withstand harsh environments due to the hardening of the titanium surface with a protective coating. It also has the strength to withstand. Titanium also has excellent properties such as being resistant to corrosion, resistant to seawater and sweat, and resistant to metal allergies, making it the ideal material for professional diver’s watches in many ways.
In addition to being tough enough to withstand the rigors of diving, the special gold coloring celebrates the 60th anniversary of Orient’s first diver’s watch. The same goes for the limited gold color, which is based on the unique gray tone of titanium, suppressing the overall luster and emphasizing the “tool feel” typical of a diver’s watch. The dial is a dark gray color with a vertical streak finish, and the area around the index is decorated with luminous lights to improve visibility in dark places, the edges of the hands are streaked, and the Orient Star logo is a muted gold color. In addition, the scale and numbers on the rotating bezel’s aluminum display board are also colored in satin gold. The gold color that stands out against the gray tone of the titanium adds an elegant touch to this sporty and active diver’s watch, creating a new appeal.
Screw-down crown and screw back, double spherical sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, water resistance for 200m scuba diving in compliance with the international standard for diver’s watches ISO6425, and stable high precision and 50
The technical specifications are the same as the regular titanium model, such as the in-house F6N47 self-winding movement with a power reserve of more than 1 hour, and a power reserve indicator display that allows you to read the running time. The power reserve indicator, which allows you to read the running time of the movement, is a distinctive feature of most Orient Star watches, but it is extremely rare to find a diver’s watch equipped with this indicator.
“M42 Diver 1964” is a 60th anniversary model that uses a limited gold color and has the words LIMITED EDITION and a limited serial number engraved on the back cover.
2nd Edition F6 Date 200m Titanium is a must-see model not only for fans of diver’s watches but also for watch enthusiasts looking for something special.
Please check here for details.
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