Just in-Orion 1 Red!

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Just in-Orion 1 Red!

Post by toxicavenger » Thu Jan 05, 2017 7:15 pm

I am really impressed with this watch. I was a little apprehensive about the long lugs on it but they work. The crown on this watch reminds me of the one on the Unimatic, super easy to grip and the movement winds effortlessly. Case work is great on this watch, if it was completely brushed it could pull off being a field style watch imo. The crystal has a sweet dome to it with a blue a/r, it pulls some wicked colors in the sun.

For such a young brand I think Nick did more than what most seasoned companies can't do. And that is to put a watch at a decent price, great quality, and not a homage/copy.
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38mm case diameter not including crown, 41mm including crown
20mm lug width, 49mm lug tip to tip
9mm knurled and screw down crown
100 meter water resistance
Drilled lugs
Domed sapphire crystal with blue AR coating
316L steel case
NH35 automatic, hand winding, and hacking movement
Luminous dial indices and hands
1 Year warranty against manufacture defects
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Re: Just in-Orion 1 Red!

Post by gonzomantis » Thu Jan 05, 2017 7:18 pm

That looks really sharp. Does it sit well on the wrist, or is it a bit tall?

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Post by toxicavenger » Thu Jan 05, 2017 7:30 pm

gonzomantis wrote:That looks really sharp. Does it sit well on the wrist, or is it a bit tall?
Without the crystal it is only 12.3mm, with crystal it is 13.7mm. At least that is what my shitty calipers say. :shrug:

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Post by mikeylacroix » Thu Jan 05, 2017 7:38 pm

Not bad at all

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Post by Torrid » Thu Jan 05, 2017 7:54 pm

Really liking the casework/crystal combo on this one.

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Re: Just in-Orion 1 Red!

Post by mattcantwin » Thu Jan 05, 2017 8:15 pm

Nice pick up! :thumbsup:
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Post by DoctorC » Fri Jan 06, 2017 8:37 am

How does it fit with the straps/lugs on the wrist? It looks like the spring bar holes are in from the ends a bit. I have a citizen watch with a long gap from the hole to the then of the lugs and when I try it on a non factory strap, the lug ends poke out horizontally from the strap and look and feel odd, I catch the lug ends on stuff...

Though I must say, You forgot a pic of what would be my favorite set up..That blue dial and a blue toxic royal... :love:
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Post by toxicavenger » Fri Jan 06, 2017 8:46 am

DoctorC wrote:How does it fit with the straps/lugs on the wrist? It looks like the spring bar holes are in from the ends a bit. I have a citizen watch with a long gap from the hole to the then of the lugs and when I try it on a non factory strap, the lug ends poke out horizontally from the strap and look and feel odd, I catch the lug ends on stuff...

Though I must say, You forgot a pic of what would be my favorite set up..That blue dial and a blue toxic royal... :love:
Actually the way the nato curves over the spring bars the nato contours with the lugs. Kind of cool honestly. I was afraid the lugs would also be to long.

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Post by Chocodove » Fri Jan 06, 2017 9:03 am

Looks pretty good. Congrats, Terry.
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Post by unsub073 » Fri Jan 06, 2017 11:10 am

Congrat's T. I really liked short video on your instagram page.

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Post by 59yukon01 » Fri Jan 06, 2017 11:35 am

I like it. Would like it better all brushed, but I like it still.

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Post by toxicavenger » Fri Jan 06, 2017 12:16 pm

Chocodove wrote:Looks pretty good. Congrats, Terry.
Thanks bro :thumbsup:
59yukon01 wrote:I like it. Would like it better all brushed, but I like it still.
All brushed would have rocked. And some cathedral hands.
unsub073 wrote:Congrat's T. I really liked short video on your instagram page.
Thanks. I am experimenting with that. :mrgreen:

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Post by 1watchaholic » Fri Jan 06, 2017 10:33 pm

Nice congrats!
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Re: Just in-Orion 1 Red!

Post by rafy11 » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:40 am

Wow, the dial is amazing. I love it :)

Thanks a lot for sharing ;)

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Post by dnslater » Sat Jan 07, 2017 3:48 am

Looks great! How long are those lugs?

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Post by toxicavenger » Mon Jan 09, 2017 9:46 am

dnslater wrote:Looks great! How long are those lugs?
Nick, they are 49mm. I was told my Nick from Orion watches he made the lugs a little longer than the spring bars so natos would contour to the case. And they do. I am really liking this watch. Specs wise though it doesn't sound like it would work. But it does.

Also the qc on this watch blows away most of the ones I have owned in this price range.
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Post by 1954Selmer » Mon Jan 09, 2017 9:51 am

great look watch!
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Post by toxicavenger » Mon Jan 09, 2017 5:52 pm

on a drunkartcanvas today
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Post by Panerai7 » Mon Jan 09, 2017 7:11 pm

Very cool T. Looks great on NATO and Canvas :cheers:

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Post by toxicavenger » Mon Jan 09, 2017 8:19 pm

Panerai7 wrote:Very cool T. Looks great on NATO and Canvas :cheers:
It does, and your canvas strap fits right up to the case with no crazy gaps. :cheers:

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Re: Just in-Orion 1 Red!

Post by marchone » Tue Jan 10, 2017 5:37 am

Price?
only accurate watches are interesting

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Post by toxicavenger » Tue Jan 10, 2017 8:52 am

marchone wrote:Price?
Wayne, I am not sure right now since this watch is on sale if I recall. And on my work computer I can't get to his site. But I paid $465 for it.

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Post by marchone » Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:13 am

Looks good for the money.
only accurate watches are interesting

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