1960s Orient Crystal Automatic Day Date Blue Dial with Bracelet 36mm

Here we have a 1960s Orient Crystal Automatic Day Date Blue Dial with Bracelet 36mm (Ref. 32082), a vibrant and deeply charismatic vintage Japanese tool watch that beautifully exemplifies Orient's mastery of expressive, everyday mechanical design. Emerging from a pivotal golden era of production, this rare collectable represents a historic milestone for the Tokyo-based watchmaker, showcasing the robust engineering and bold colour experimentation that first put the brand on the map. The perfectly proportioned 36mm stainless steel case introduces a wonderfully balanced, compact architecture finished in a striking combination of brushed and polished surfaces. With an ultra-short, wrist-hugging lug-to-lug length of just 42.5mm and a case thickness of 13mm, its stout proportions and classic curved silhouette deliver an incredibly snug, ergonomic, flat presence on the wrist. A smooth fixed bezel caps the case profile, while a traditional push-pull crown handles time-setting alongside a solid screw-down case back. A faceted mineral crystal protects the striking, deeply captivating blue dial. The dynamic canvas provides a vibrant, high-contrast aesthetic, catching the light to shift effortlessly between deep ocean navy and electric blue tones. The layout features applied faceted block indices and polished hands, while an elegant day-date aperture sits neatly framed at the 3 o'clock position to ensure effortless daily utility. On the reverse side, the solid steel back protects the historic, mechanical heartbeat ticking inside. Beneath the dial lies the legendary, in-house Orient automatic Cal. 1946 movement. A true vintage workhorse engine revered by Japanese watch purists, this self-winding mechanical calibre runs at 19,800 vibrations per hour to deliver robust daily durability, automatic winding, and a dependable power reserve. This mid-century reference comes paired with its original, period-correct Orient 18mm stainless steel multi-link bracelet, completed by a signed fold-over clasp; it will fit up to a 7.3-inch wrist.