DG Contest: Orient Japan Automatic Watch

Back in May, Randall contributed a series of posts about watches, including one that delved into why the history of mechnical watches makes them emblems of status even when quartz technology would seem to have surpassed them. “Because of their tradition, high price, and mystique, mechanical watches still retain top status as collectibles,” he wrote.

Orient Watch Co., which calls itself “the largest watch company you never knew existed,” is one of the specialized companies still advancing mechanical-watch technology. Yet—unlike, say, Patek Philippe—Orient sells its products for less than luxury prices. (Browse Orient automatic watches on Amazon, where they generally draw highly positive reviews.)

Now one lucky DG reader can win this stainless-steel ladies' watch, which retails for $90, courtesy of Orient. (You can see a two-tone version of the watch on Amazon.)

Since they operate without batteries, the company argues that its automatic watches represent green technology: “As you wear an Orient mechanical watch, the energy from the motion of the watch is stored in a spring, which then powers the mechanical timing device of the watch. In essence, you are the power source.”

To enter, just leave a comment below and be sure to give us your email address (not for publication) and website, if any. The winner will be selected on November 1, using Random.org, and announced on November 2. 

Contest open to U.S. residents only. One entry per person.