{"product_id":"seltene-orient-multi-year-calendar-automatik-ref-euaa-c0-cs-achteckiges-edelstahlgehause-50-m","title":"Rare Orient Multi-Year Calendar – Automatic – Ref. EUAA-C0 CS – octagonal stainless steel case – 50 m","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Calendar on the Wrist – and one of Orient's most distinctive traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dial of this Orient not only displays the current date. The Multi-Year Calendar combines month, weekday, and date information into a graphic calendar overview that extends over a large part of the dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat seems unusual today has an astonishingly long history at Orient: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrient introduced its first Multi-Year Calendar as early as 1965.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The original model was still hand-wound and featured a calendar for the years 1960 to 1981. Later, Orient transferred the concept to automatic watches – making the Multi-Year Calendar one of the brand's most characteristic model families.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThus, this EUAA-C0 CS also stands in a tradition maintained by Orient for decades: mechanical watches whose appeal lies not in a classic complication à la Swiss model, but in an independent, distinctly Japanese solution for displaying calendar information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncidentally, Orient adheres to this concept to this day and continues to offer mechanical watches under the name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti Year Calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in its program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Multi-Year Calendar Display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of relegating calendar information to small windows, Orient makes it an essential part of the dial design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper section contains the month and calendar display, below which is the weekday information; the lower part features the complete date matrix from 1 to 31. The classic date window is also located on the right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy combining these displays, the respective weekday of a date can be read directly on the dial. The principle is as analog as it is charming: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno electronic memory, no display, but a mechanical wristwatch that also serves as a small annual calendar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is precisely the charm of the Multi-Year Calendar. The function is not integrated as invisibly as possible, but consciously defines the watch's appearance. One reads the dial almost like a pocket calendar – and at the same time, the wealth of information functions as a graphic composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case back bears the signature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eORIENT WATCH CO., LTD. · KY · EUAA-C0 CS · WATER RESISTANT 50M · ALL STAINLESS STEEL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA True Orient Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Multi-Year Calendar is one of those watches that instantly identifies an Orient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Seiko and Citizen distributed many of their technical developments across different model series, Orient stuck to some particularly idiosyncratic concepts for decades. Besides the well-known World-Timer and Power-Reserve models, the Multi-Year Calendar is one of the characteristic examples of this philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis also makes the watch interesting from today's collector's perspective: it is not just a mere variant of a classic Day-Date watch, but represents a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edistinct design and calendar tradition of Orient that has been revived repeatedly since the 1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe EUAA-C0 interprets this concept in a significantly more angular and technical form than the early models – with an integrated-looking steel bracelet, a faceted case, and a dial that deliberately displays its wealth of information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign and Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stainless steel case is octagonal, with clearly defined facets and an alternation between polished and brushed surfaces. The angular, technical design language perfectly matches the information density of the dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seemingly integrated lugs flow directly into the solid original Orient stainless steel bracelet, giving the watch a very cohesive appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dial is bright white. Applied indices with luminous material clearly stand out from the calendar displays, ensuring that the hour and minute remain immediately legible despite the multitude of additional information. The Orient crest and brand signature are located at 9 o'clock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35 × 37.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e without the crown, the watch has compact dimensions, but due to the case shape and the exceptionally wide 22mm lug width, it appears significantly more present on the wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe height is 12.7 mm. Together with the solid stainless steel bracelet, this creates an unusual combination of a compact case and a powerful, almost architectural design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch comes on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Orient steel bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch shows visible signs of wear and scratches on the case, crystal, and original metal bracelet. The actual condition is deliberately shown unretouched in the product photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspecially with an older mechanical watch, these traces are part of its past history; the detailed product images are decisive for the offered condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Multi-Year Calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e EUAA-C0 CS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Automatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hour, Minute, Central Second, Date, Day of Week, Month\/Calendar Display, Date Matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Resistance (from factory):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Dimensions without Crown:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 35 × 37.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLug-to-Lug:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 44.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12.7 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLug Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight including Bracelet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 119 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Orient steel bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor whom?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors of Japanese mechanical watches who appreciate Orient precisely for its distinctive constructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor lovers of unusual calendar watches for whom a classic Day-Date display is too conventional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd for anyone looking for a watch that can be recognized from a distance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not just another random automatic – this is an Orient Multi-Year Calendar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty (used)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a used item. The statute of limitations for claims for defects (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote on Water Resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe indication of 50 m corresponds to the manufacturer's specification for the watch's new condition. Due to its age and the fact that it is a used watch, no current water resistance is guaranteed. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage \u0026 JDM (Japan Domestic Market)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54173619683666,"sku":"A439a","price":379.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/A7BDCAF5-5197-4B87-9A05-637B7AB825F8.jpg?v=1785836364","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/seltene-orient-multi-year-calendar-automatik-ref-euaa-c0-cs-achteckiges-edelstahlgehause-50-m","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}