Orient Watches

Orient Watch Co., Ltd. was founded in 1950 by Shogoro Yoshida, who had previously worked for the Japanese government's watchmaking research institute. The company began by producing mechanical watches, which were made with parts imported from Switzerland. These early watches were primarily sold in Japan, but by the 1960s, Orient had begun exporting its watches to other countries.

In the 1970s and 1980s, Orient introduced quartz watches to its product line. These watches were more accurate and required less maintenance than mechanical watches, which helped to make them popular with consumers. Orient also began to expand its product line to include a wider range of styles and features, such as watches with alarms, chronographs, and water-resistance.

In 2009, Orient Watch Co., Ltd. became a subsidiary of Seiko Epson, a large Japanese electronics company. This allowed Orient to benefit from Seiko Epson's technological expertise and resources, which helped to further improve the quality and performance of its watches. Today, Orient offers a wide range of watches, including mechanical, quartz, and automatic watches for men and women, with a variety of styles and features. The company continues to be known for its quality, reliability and affordability. Orient watches are especially popular in Asia and Middle East countries, but also have a strong following in other countries as well.