The Orient Star RE-BX0010A is the 75th-anniversary M34 F8 Date: a 40 mm automatic with Orient Star’s first meteorite dial. The silver Muonionalusta iron is vapour-coated, so each Widmanstätten pattern is unique. It is a Contemporary dress-sport watch for someone who wants a real F8 movement, 100 m resistance, and a limited serial — not a quartz daily beater and not a 200 m diver. Limited to 255 pieces worldwide. Shop it as a Japan-made Orient Star from Chronospride in Australia.
The M34 case is 40.0 mm across, 47.3 mm lug-to-lug, and 12.9 mm thick on a 20 mm steel bracelet, so it sits closer to a compact sport watch than a 42 mm fashion piece. Front crystal is dual-curve sapphire with SAR coating on both sides; the exhibition back is flat sapphire, engraved for the anniversary and serial. Date sits at 3, power reserve below 12. Water resistance is 100 m — rain, sink, and swimming are in scope; it is still not a dive watch.
Who the RE-BX0010A suits
Buyers who already like the M34 F8 Date shape and want the meteorite limited rather than a standard silver or black dial. The F8N64 is automatic with hand-winding and hacking seconds, so you can set it precisely and leave it off the wrist for a weekend. If you want a full skeleton instead of a solid meteorite dial, look at the M34 F8 Skeleton RE-AZ0105N. If you want a lower-priced open-heart M34, look at the F7 Semi Skeleton line.
Related browsing: Orient Star watches and the wider Orient watches Australia category. Case sizing: watch size calculator.
Specifications
- Reference: RE-BX0010A (store SKU RE-BX0010A00B)
- Collection: Orient Star Contemporary M34 F8 Date, 75th anniversary
- Limited edition: 255 pieces; anniversary and serial engraving on the case back
- Dial: Silver Muonionalusta meteorite with silver vapour anti-corrosion coating; unique Widmanstätten pattern on each piece
- Movement: In-house F8N64, automatic with hand-winding, 22 jewels, silicon escape wheel
- Accuracy (factory static): +15 to −5 seconds per day
- Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz)
- Power reserve: Over 60 hours, with power-reserve indication
- Winding / hacking: Automatic rotor plus manual wind; hacking seconds
- Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date, power-reserve indicator
- Case: Stainless steel SUS316L, 40.0 mm width, 47.3 mm lug-to-lug, 12.9 mm thick
- Crystal: Dual-curve sapphire with SAR coating (front); sapphire exhibition back
- Case back: Screw-in, see-through; 75th anniversary and serial engraving
- Bracelet: Stainless steel SUS316L, 20 mm, trifold deployant clasp with push buttons; wrist size about 140–200 mm
- Water resistance: 100 m (10 bar)
- Magnetic resistance: JIS Type 1 (4,800 A/m or higher)
- Weight: 156 g (manufacturer)
- Origin: Japan
Why this M34 F8 Date is different
Standard M34 F8 Date models share the same 40 mm case and F8N64 architecture. This 75th piece is the meteorite variant: iron-nickel Muonionalusta with a crystalline pattern that cannot be stamped onto a normal brass dial. Orient’s brief ties the design to the Perseid meteor shower that gives the M34 collection its name. The silicon escape wheel and +15/−5 daily spec are the F8 story, not marketing extras.
Frequently asked questions
What movement does the Orient Star RE-BX0010A use?
In-house calibre F8N64: automatic with hand-winding, 22 jewels, silicon escape wheel, 21,600 vph, over 60 hours of power reserve, and hacking seconds. Factory static accuracy is +15 to −5 seconds per day. You can see it through the sapphire case back.
Is the meteorite dial on every RE-BX0010A the same?
No. Muonionalusta iron is cut and silver-vapour coated; the Widmanstätten crystal pattern differs on each dial. Photos are typical, not a guarantee of an identical layout on the piece you receive.
What is the water resistance of the RE-BX0010A?
100 metres (10 bar). That covers rain, hand washing, and swimming. It is not a dive watch and has no rotating dive bezel.
What size is the case?
40.0 mm across, 47.3 mm lug-to-lug, 12.9 mm thick, 20 mm lugs. Manufacturer weight is 156 g on the steel bracelet.
How many RE-BX0010A watches were made?
255 pieces worldwide for Orient Star’s 75th anniversary. The case back carries the anniversary mark and serial.
Is the RE-BX0010A suitable for everyday wear?
Yes, as a dress-sport automatic, if you are comfortable with a 40 mm steel watch on a bracelet. Sapphire crystal and 100 m resistance handle a normal day. Skip it for heavy knocks, gym work, or jobs that bang the case.
Where can I buy the Orient Star RE-BX0010A in Australia?
This listing is in stock at Chronospride. Authentic stock, inspected before dispatch. Free shipping Australia-wide on eligible orders. Covered by Chronospride’s 12 months warranty, handled by our team. See our authenticity and warranty page.
Authentic stock, inspected before dispatch. Free shipping Australia-wide on eligible orders. Covered by Chronospride’s 12 months warranty, handled by our team. See our authenticity and warranty page.
| Case-Size | 40mm |
|---|---|
| Band-Width | 20mm |
| Lug-Width | 20mm |
| Lug to lug size | 47.3mm |
| Case Thickness | 12.9mm |
