{"product_id":"orient-chandor-quarz-rechteckiges-gehause-schwarzes-zifferblatt-edelstahl-mit-goldauflage","title":"Orient Chandor Quartz - rectangular case, black dial - gold-plated stainless steel","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlack dial, gold-tone indices, rectangular case – the classic combination for a Japanese dress watch, here in Orient’s Chandor line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case back bears the Orient crest as well as the engravings SS+GP, WATER RESISTANT, STAINLESS STEEL, the reference C25291-40 CS, and JAPAN. The dial is marked with QUARTZ and the Chandor lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eOrient and the Chandor line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAfter Seiko and Citizen, Orient was the third major Japanese manufacturer with its own in-house movement production. Under the name Chandor, the company launched an upscale dress line in the 1980s: flat cases, understated dials, and carefully executed finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe choice of material is noteworthy. While competitors in this price range relied primarily on base metal cases, this case is made of stainless steel and finished with a gold plating—the case back engraving SS+GP indicates exactly this. The difference is not merely cosmetic: a steel core ages differently than base metal, and the plating sits on a stable foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 1980s were the decade of the flat quartz watch in Japan. Once movement manufacturing had moved past the mechanical competition, the focus of the rivalry shifted to design—and watches like this are the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dial is deep black and kept perfectly serene. It features slender, gold-tone baton indices at all twelve hours, paired with matching narrow hands. The lettering QUARTZ is placed in small print below the 12, and the model name Chandor is written in a cursive font below the center of the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe contrast between the black background and the gold-tone elements is the actual design highlight: it makes the watch legible at arm's length despite its small size and gives it a gravity that a light-colored dial would lack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe rectangular case is flat and transitions via short lugs into the link bracelet; the crown is positioned on the left at the height of the center of the dial. At 6.3 millimeters in height, the watch is one of the flattest in this class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eDating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case back bears the reference C25291-40 CS, but no serial number that can be dated using a publicly documented system. The case shape, dial design, and movement execution place the watch in the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eCondition and origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe watch comes from a specialized Japanese watch shop and was tested there prior to sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dial is very well preserved: the black is even, without spots or discoloration, all indices are firmly attached, and the hands are undamaged. The crystal shows light scuff marks in the lower left area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case shows signs of wear and polishing, as is inevitable with a gold-plated surface; the plating is intact. The back is slightly scratched with a fully legible engraving. The original bracelet is complete and shows light signs of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe actual condition is shown unretouched in the product photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrand: Orient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eModel: Chandor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReference: C25291-40 CS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMovement: Quartz, battery-operated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFunctions: Hour, minute, second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase: Stainless steel with gold plating (SS+GP), rectangular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDimensions without crown: 26.7 × 29.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeight: 6.3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug-to-lug: 36 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug width: 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight incl. bracelet: 59 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDial: black with gold-tone baton indices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBracelet: original link bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDating: 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFor whom?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor wearers looking for a small, flat watch to wear with a suit and who prefer black-and-gold over the standard silver tone. For collectors who want to document Orient beyond the automatic lines. And for those who value having steel underneath the gold plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWarranty (used)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a used item. The statute of limitations for claims for defects under the statutory warranty is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eNote on water resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe original Water Resistant marking refers to the watch when it was new. Due to the age of the seals, current water resistance is not guaranteed. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage \u0026 JDM (Japan Domestic Market)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54204922233170,"sku":"A341","price":179.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/E5865E18-0955-40A9-B375-2001B8D82AC5.jpg?v=1786153134","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/orient-chandor-quarz-rechteckiges-gehause-schwarzes-zifferblatt-edelstahl-mit-goldauflage","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}