Orient Star Unveils Sakigake Three Hand Watch
The automatic timepiece, drawing on a traditional Japanese bow silhouette, launches the Sakigake Design Project within the brand's 75th anniversary celebrations.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Jewelry
Orient Star has unveiled the Sakigake Three Hand automatic watch, the first release of its Sakigake Design Project. The timepiece removes the power reserve indicator and traditional date window in favour of a streamlined design.
Why it matters
The launch marks a design departure for a brand that has produced mechanical timepieces since 1951, and it forms part of the company's 75th anniversary programme. International availability is still to be confirmed, so readers outside the UK and Japan may have limited access for now.
The manufacturer's specification sheet gives a 38.7mm case, 11.8mm thickness and 100-metre water resistance, with the F7542 movement offering a 50-hour power reserve. Regular models retail at £914.99, while the 900-piece copper-dial edition costs £999.99, and international availability remains unconfirmed.
The players
Orient Star
Orient Star is a Japanese watch brand and the in-house label of Orient, known for producing mechanical timepieces since 1951.
The details
The Sakigake Three Hand draws its silhouette from the traditional Japanese yumi bow, with a case and bracelet designed to flow into one another. The bracelet uses rounded centre links and H-shaped connecting links with a slim push-button trifold clasp.
Timeline
Orient Star began producing mechanical timepieces in 1951.
The power reserve indicator was introduced in 1996 and is absent from the new watch.
The article on the unveiling was published on 6 November 2026.
Culture Shift
The removal of the power reserve indicator, a feature Orient Star added in 1996, signals a move away from the mechanical-display details that defined the brand's recent collections. The watch instead leans on a traditional Japanese bow silhouette, aligning the design with a broader interest in heritage-inspired luxury goods.
Readers interested in the Sakigake Three Hand can compare its £914.99 regular price against the £999.99 copper-dial edition, which is limited to 900 pieces. Because international availability has not been confirmed, buyers outside the UK should check with retailers before planning a purchase.
The takeaway
The Sakigake Three Hand shows how a heritage brand can rework its own technical features, dropping the power reserve indicator for a silhouette drawn from traditional Japanese craft. Buyers weighing the watch should note the price gap between the standard and limited copper-dial models.
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