Orient Star's "Classic Collection Skeleton RK-AZ0001S" features Japan's first silicon escape wheel [4K video]

A tear-jerker for watch lovers and sound fetishists worldwide! webChronos' "Discovering the World of Luxury Watches through Sound" series is a 4K video focused on the sound of watches. Enjoy the sounds of the watch while savoring the beautiful movement and the movement of the hands in 4K high definition. Perfect as background music while you work, or as a companion for an after-work drink. This time, we'll be introducing the skeleton model "RK-AZ0001S," released this year to celebrate Orient Star's 70th anniversary. Headphones are recommended when watching the video.

Orient Star "Classic Collection Skeleton RK-AZ0001S"

Adopting an attractive silicon escape wheel

　The Orient Star Skeleton has been popular for many years. This model has been renewed in 2021 to commemorate its 70th anniversary.

　The biggest highlight is undoubtedly the silicon escape wheel. This part was adopted using the MEMS technology used in the manufacture of printer heads and other semiconductor technologies cultivated by Epson, and has been designed with great attention paid not only to its simple performance but also to its appearance.

　The vivid blue hue achieved by sandwiching a polysilicon film between two layers of oxide film that form the silicon is simply beautiful. Enjoy the beauty of 4K video of this first domestically produced silicon escape wheel, which also focuses on "appeal."

Introduction model overview

This new model is equipped with the latest Cal. F8B62 movement, commonly known as the 46 series, which has been continuously improved since its introduction in 1971. The movement employs a lightweight silicon escape wheel to improve the efficiency of energy transmission from the barrel, significantly improving the power reserve from approximately 50 hours to approximately 70 hours.