# Grand Seiko’s Affordable Cousin Has Never Made a Watch This Good-Looking Before

> Orient is the gateway watch to many budding enthusiasts thanks to the brand’s near-singular focus on mechanical watches, its broadly attractive takes on several popular watch styles and, most important of all, its…

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- **Published:** 2025-09-30
- **Category:** Wearables
- **Tags:** #seiko #watch #affordable #orient #before #brand #cousin #grand
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