Rare 1970s Orient Y429-26260 23J Automatic Green MOP Dial Vintage Men's Watch
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- SKU
- BWC-ARCHIVE-482652
- Brand
- Orient
- Movement
- Automatic
- Approximate Age
- 1970s
- Country
- Japan
- Water Resistance
- Not guaranteed unless stated otherwise
- Overall Condition
- Pre-owned - Good
This is a very eye-catching piece with strong 1970s character. The dial is the standout feature, with a unique green finish that catches the light beautifully. • Dial: Green iridescent dial. This watch has a single quickset calendar setup.
Archive Note
This watch has sold and is preserved here as part of the Frattoli archive. It is not available for purchase.
Recorded sold price: $180.00 on 2026-05-23.
Please review all photos as part of the historical condition record.
- Brand
- Orient
- Movement
- Automatic
- Era
- 1970s
- Country
- Japan
- Water Resistance
- Not guaranteed unless stated otherwise
- Condition
- Pre-owned - Good
Brand Story
Orient became a major Japanese watch name in the postwar era and is especially associated with accessible mechanical watches. Its vintage catalog includes dress watches, day-date models, colorful dials, divers, and the familiar Three Star and Crystal lines.
For collectors, Orient often brings warmth and charm. Many references are practical daily watches, but the dial colors, applied markers, case shapes, and bracelet details can give them a very distinctive period look.
The strongest vintage Orient pieces are easy to enjoy: mechanically interesting, visually playful, and usually more approachable than better-known Japanese collector categories.
Why We Love It
This Orient was selected for the kind of character that makes vintage watches worth collecting: distinctive design, practical wearability, and details that feel specific to its era.
Before this watch is published, Frattoli will complete the final photo review, condition notes, and product-specific collector copy.
Overview
This is a very eye-catching piece with strong 1970s character. The dial is the standout feature, with a unique green finish that catches the light beautifully. • Dial: Green iridescent dial. This watch has a single quickset calendar setup.
Archive Note
This watch has sold and is preserved here as part of the Frattoli archive. It is not available for purchase.
Recorded sold price: $180.00 on 2026-05-23.
Please review all photos as part of the historical condition record.
Brand Story
Orient became a major Japanese watch name in the postwar era and is especially associated with accessible mechanical watches. Its vintage catalog includes dress watches, day-date models, colorful dials, divers, and the familiar Three Star and Crystal lines.
For collectors, Orient often brings warmth and charm. Many references are practical daily watches, but the dial colors, applied markers, case shapes, and bracelet details can give them a very distinctive period look.
The strongest vintage Orient pieces are easy to enjoy: mechanically interesting, visually playful, and usually more approachable than better-known Japanese collector categories.
Why We Love It
This Orient was selected for the kind of character that makes vintage watches worth collecting: distinctive design, practical wearability, and details that feel specific to its era.
Before this watch is published, Frattoli will complete the final photo review, condition notes, and product-specific collector copy.
