The Orient Star Classic Semi Skeleton RE-AV0001S is the rose-gold-tone open-heart dress watch in Orient’s premium line: a 40.0 mm steel automatic with a white dial, Roman numerals at 12 and 6, a cut-out that shows the balance, and a power-reserve sub-dial. It is not a full skeleton and not a sports Star. Japan-made calibre F6F42, boxed crystal, exhibition back, and a 50 m rating. If you want an Orient Star that reads as a classic dress piece with a window into the movement, this is the RE-AV0001S reference.
Why the RE-AV0001S stands out
The case and bezel are stainless steel with rose-gold colour plating. The dial is white with an open heart, leaf-style rose-gold-tone hands, and Orient Star’s power-reserve display rather than a date window. Official specs list no date. Front glass is a boxed crystal (crystal glass), which gives the dial some depth without claiming sapphire. The case back is see-through and screw-down, so you can watch F6F42 work.
It suits someone who wants Orient Star finishing on a leather strap, and who prefers 40 mm over a 38.5 mm Contemporary Standard or a 41 mm moon-phase. Lug-to-lug is 46.5 mm. Thickness is 12.7 mm. Official weight is 71 g — light next to a steel-bracelet Star. Water resistance is 5 bar (50 m): rain and hand washing are in spec; it is not a 100 m or 200 m sports watch.
Who it is for
- Buyers who want a white open-heart Orient Star with a visible power reserve, not a closed Contemporary dial
- Wrists that wear a 40 mm dress case; 46.5 mm lug-to-lug, 20 mm strap
- People who like a Japan-made automatic with hand-winding, hacking seconds, and about 50 hours of reserve
- Anyone shopping Orient Star in Australia who wants authentic stock inspected before dispatch
Movement: calibre F6F42
F6F42 is Orient Star’s Japan-made automatic for this Classic Semi Skeleton. It is self-winding with hand-winding and a seconds-halt (hacking) mechanism. Official figures: 24 jewels, +25 to −15 seconds per day in static testing, and a power reserve of over 50 hours. A sub-dial shows remaining wind. There is no date. You can top the mainspring up with the crown after a weekend off the wrist. The movement is visible through the exhibition case back.
Case, crystal, and strap
The case is stainless steel with rose-gold colour plating on the bezel and case: 40.0 mm across (3–9 o’clock), 46.5 mm lug-to-lug (12–6), 12.7 mm thick. Front glass is boxed crystal; the back uses flat crystal. The strap is brown leather, 20 mm at the lugs, with a push-button three-fold deployant clasp. Official wrist range is 150–190 mm. Weight is 71 g. Water resistance is 5 bar (50 m). Magnetic resistance is JIS Type 1 (4,800 A/m or higher). Country of origin is Japan. Launched August 2018. Orient lists a pair model, RE-ND0003S.
Technical specifications
- Brand / collection: Orient Star, Classic Semi Skeleton
- Reference: RE-AV0001S (store SKU RE-AV0001S00B)
- Dial: white open-heart, Roman 12 and 6, rose-gold-tone hands, power-reserve sub-dial, no date
- Movement: Orient Star F6F42 automatic, hand-winding, hacking seconds, 24 jewels, 50-hour reserve, +25 to −15 s/day (static)
- Case: stainless steel, rose-gold colour plated bezel and case, 40.0 mm width, 46.5 mm lug-to-lug, 12.7 mm thick, screw-down exhibition back
- Crystal: boxed crystal glass (front); flat crystal exhibition back
- Strap: brown leather, 20 mm lug width, pusher three-fold deployant
- Water resistance: 5 bar (50 m)
- Weight: 71 g
- Origin: Japan
How it compares
The closed-dial Contemporary Standard, for example RE-AU0006S, is smaller (38.5 mm), sapphire-crystal, 100 m, and wears a steel bracelet. If you want a true moon phase and dual-curve SAR sapphire rather than an open heart, look at the M45 F7 line (for example RE-AY0121A). Classic Orient Bambino models stay mineral-crystal dress watches at a lower price; this Star adds the open heart, power-reserve complication, and Orient Star finishing.
Buying Orient Star in Australia
Chronospride lists authentic RE-AV0001S stock. We inspect the watch before dispatch. Free shipping Australia-wide applies on eligible orders. Covered by Chronospride’s 12 months warranty, handled by our team. See our authenticity and warranty page. Browse more of the line in Orient watches and Orient Star.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the water resistance of the Orient Star RE-AV0001S?
Official water resistance is 5 bar (50 m). That covers rain and hand washing. It is not specified as a 100 m sports watch or a dive watch.
What movement does the RE-AV0001S use?
Japan-made Orient Star calibre F6F42: automatic with hand-winding and hacking seconds, 24 jewels, over 50 hours of power reserve, rated +25 to −15 seconds per day in static testing. A sub-dial shows remaining wind. There is no date.
Is the RE-AV0001S crystal sapphire?
No. Orient specifies boxed crystal glass on the front and flat crystal on the exhibition back. Do not treat this reference as a sapphire Star.
Does the RE-AV0001S have a date window?
No. Official specs list a power-reserve indicator and no date. The layout is open-heart plus reserve, not a 3 o’clock date.
What size is the Classic Semi Skeleton case?
40.0 mm width, 46.5 mm lug-to-lug, 12.7 mm thick, 20 mm lug width. Official weight is 71 g on the leather strap.
Is the Orient Star RE-AV0001S suitable as an everyday watch?
Yes for office and weekend wear if you accept 50 m water resistance and boxed crystal. It is a leather-strap dress automatic, not a 100 m steel-bracelet Contemporary Star. If you want sapphire and 100 m, look at the Contemporary Standard.
Where can I buy the Orient Star RE-AV0001S in Australia?
This page is the Chronospride listing for authentic RE-AV0001S stock. We inspect before dispatch. Covered by Chronospride’s 12 months warranty, handled by our team — see the authenticity and warranty page.
| Case-Size | 40mm |
|---|---|
| Band-Width | 20mm |
| Lug-Width | 20mm |
| Lug to lug size | 46.5mm |
| Case Thickness | 12.7mm |
