Orient Star has inducted two new M34 F8 Date watches into its Contemporary Collection, both drawing inspiration from the annual Perseid meteor shower – but only one boasting a world-first in dial design technology.
The latter is a limited-edition model with a black dial, restricted to just 160 pieces worldwide. Its celestial aesthetic is more than just pretty face paint: it features a breakthrough nanoparticle metal multilayering process, heralded as a global first in the world of horology. It’s joined by a second core model with a rich green dial and similar sky-gazing ambitions, offering broader availability for those who want high-end design without the waitlist.
This is space-age tech, typically used in high-end electronics…
These M34 F8 Date timepieces sit at the top of the Orient Star range, showcasing the brand’s most advanced technologies within a refined, wear-everywhere 40mm stainless steel case. As with previous M34 models, the design language is typically clean and confident: central hour, minute and seconds hands, a date aperture at 3 o’clock, and the signature power reserve indicator at 12.
The black dial version (RE-BX0009B) represents the first time nanoparticle metal multilayering technology has been applied to a watch dial. In plain English: this is space-age tech, typically used in high-end electronics, being adapted for wristwear. The technique involves layering ink made from nanometre-sized metal particles – ultra-fine, beyond the resolution of the human eye – in repeated passes. The result is a shimmering dial that seems to float beneath a thick, clear coat, like meteors arcing through deep space. According to Orient Star, this process has never before been used in horological decoration, and it’s protected under a newly granted Japanese patent.
In contrast, the green-dialled model (RE-BX0006E) opts for stamped texture over layering, but doesn’t skimp on innovation. Here, Orient Star employs its own optical multilayer film technology. Transparent nano-films control the reflection and transmission of light across the dial surface, resulting in a mesmerising play of colour and depth that subtly shifts depending on the angle of view. The stamped meteor motif gives the dial texture, while the multilayer coating ensures it never looks the same twice.
It’s a clever fusion of art and optics, and yes, it’s very Instagrammable.
Celestial inspiration, cutting-edge execution
Both models are produced at the Shinshu Watch Studio in Nagano, Japan. a facility known for its high-end finishing and exacting standards. The dials are hand-assembled, with meticulous attention paid to surface treatments, plating, and printing. Even the indices and hands benefit from a combination of mirror and hairline finishing, enhancing legibility and highlighting the dials’ celestial themes.
Underneath the artistry is a robust movement: the in-house automatic calibre F8N64. With a silicon escape wheel – a key material innovation first developed in-house by Orient Star – it boasts a power reserve of 60 hours and accuracy of +15/-5 seconds per day. The movement can be viewed through a sapphire crystal caseback, revealing chamfered Geneva stripes on the rotor that glint as the light hits them.
The case is fitted with dual-curved sapphire crystal glass, treated with anti-reflective coating (SAR) on both sides, and water resistance is rated at 10 bar. The included bracelet is made from SUS316L stainless steel, providing comfort and durability in equal measure.
A collection for stargazers and style-setters
The M34 series takes its name from the star cluster in the Perseus constellation, and Orient Star has embraced this astronomical muse with enthusiasm. Whether you’re drawn to the ultra-limited black dial with its tech-first layering, or the swirling greens of the regular production model, each timepiece reflects both the science and romance of space.
The M34 F8 Date black limited edition is priced at £2,699.99. The rich green dial edition sells for £2,374.99. For more visit Orient Star online here.
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Orient Star has inducted two new M34 F8 Date watches into its Contemporary Collection, both drawing inspiration from the annual Perseid meteor shower – but only one boasting a world-first in dial design technology.
The latter is a limited-edition model with a black dial, restricted to just 160 pieces worldwide. Its celestial aesthetic is more than just pretty face paint: it features a breakthrough nanoparticle metal multilayering process, heralded as a global first in the world of horology. It’s joined by a second core model with a rich green dial and similar sky-gazing ambitions, offering broader availability for those who want high-end design without the waitlist.
These M34 F8 Date timepieces sit at the top of the Orient Star range, showcasing the brand’s most advanced technologies within a refined, wear-everywhere 40mm stainless steel case. As with previous M34 models, the design language is typically clean and confident: central hour, minute and seconds hands, a date aperture at 3 o’clock, and the signature power reserve indicator at 12.
The black dial version (RE-BX0009B) represents the first time nanoparticle metal multilayering technology has been applied to a watch dial. In plain English: this is space-age tech, typically used in high-end electronics, being adapted for wristwear. The technique involves layering ink made from nanometre-sized metal particles – ultra-fine, beyond the resolution of the human eye – in repeated passes. The result is a shimmering dial that seems to float beneath a thick, clear coat, like meteors arcing through deep space. According to Orient Star, this process has never before been used in horological decoration, and it’s protected under a newly granted Japanese patent.
In contrast, the green-dialled model (RE-BX0006E) opts for stamped texture over layering, but doesn’t skimp on innovation. Here, Orient Star employs its own optical multilayer film technology. Transparent nano-films control the reflection and transmission of light across the dial surface, resulting in a mesmerising play of colour and depth that subtly shifts depending on the angle of view. The stamped meteor motif gives the dial texture, while the multilayer coating ensures it never looks the same twice.
It’s a clever fusion of art and optics, and yes, it’s very Instagrammable.
Celestial inspiration, cutting-edge execution
Both models are produced at the Shinshu Watch Studio in Nagano, Japan. a facility known for its high-end finishing and exacting standards. The dials are hand-assembled, with meticulous attention paid to surface treatments, plating, and printing. Even the indices and hands benefit from a combination of mirror and hairline finishing, enhancing legibility and highlighting the dials’ celestial themes.
Underneath the artistry is a robust movement: the in-house automatic calibre F8N64. With a silicon escape wheel – a key material innovation first developed in-house by Orient Star – it boasts a power reserve of 60 hours and accuracy of +15/-5 seconds per day. The movement can be viewed through a sapphire crystal caseback, revealing chamfered Geneva stripes on the rotor that glint as the light hits them.
The case is fitted with dual-curved sapphire crystal glass, treated with anti-reflective coating (SAR) on both sides, and water resistance is rated at 10 bar. The included bracelet is made from SUS316L stainless steel, providing comfort and durability in equal measure.
A collection for stargazers and style-setters
The M34 series takes its name from the star cluster in the Perseus constellation, and Orient Star has embraced this astronomical muse with enthusiasm. Whether you’re drawn to the ultra-limited black dial with its tech-first layering, or the swirling greens of the regular production model, each timepiece reflects both the science and romance of space.
The M34 F8 Date black limited edition is priced at £2,699.99. The rich green dial edition sells for £2,374.99. For more visit Orient Star online here.
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