Orient Star “Hoshizora” Automatic RK-BS0003N 75th Anniversary (JDM)

Short Description

The Orient Star RK-BS0003N “Hoshizora” (Starry Sky) is a majestic limited edition of just 500 pieces created to celebrate the brand’s 75th anniversary. Part of the prestigious M45 collection (inspired by the Pleiades star cluster), this JDM dress watch features a spectacular textured gray dial that emulates the night sky. With its perfectly symmetrical design, SAR sapphire crystal, and high-end F7H44 caliber, it is a collector’s piece that encapsulates decades of Japanese craftsmanship and watchmaking excellence.

🌟 Key Features

• 75th Anniversary Limited Edition: Production strictly limited to 500 pieces, with a commemorative engraved case back and individual serial number.
• “Hoshizora” Textured Dial: A gray dial with a matte grainy finish that captures the soft glow of a starry night sky.
• Perfect Symmetry: The removal of the date window achieves an impeccable visual balance between the power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock and the small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock.
• Dual-Curved Sapphire Crystal (SAR): Super anti-reflective coating that makes the crystal virtually invisible, allowing you to admire every detail of the dial and its elegant blade-style hands.
• F7H44 Manufacture Caliber: High-grade automatic movement decorated with Côtes de Genève and beveled edges, visible through the sapphire caseback.

📊 Technical Specifications

Component Technical Detail

Reference RK-BS0003N (Limited Edition - JDM)

Limited Edition Yes, 500 units worldwide

Movement Automatic, Manual Winding, and Hacking

Caliber Orient Star Cal. F7H44 (24 Jewels)

Accuracy +15 to -5 seconds per day

Power Reserve Over 50 hours (with indicator)

Case Material Polished and brushed stainless steel (SUS316L)

Case Diameter 39.0 mm

Lug-to-Lug 45.7 mm

Thickness 11.7 mm

Lug Width 20 mm

Front Crystal Double-curved sapphire with SAR coating

Case Back Screw-down and transparent (flat sapphire)

Dial Starry Gray (Hoshizora) with Roman numerals

Strap Black leather with a three-fold deployant clasp

Water Resistance 30 meters (3 Bar)

Magnetic Resistance JIS Type 1 (4800 A/m or higher)

Weight 76 g

🔍 Design and Finish Details

The pinnacle of the catalog: The M45 collection takes its name from the Pleiades (Subaru in Japan). The SUS316L stainless steel case features highly polished details on the bezel that contrast beautifully with its robust yet refined profile. The level of detail in the dial’s grained texture pays a profound tribute to Orient’s watchmaking heritage.

Key Selling Points:

• Absolute Exclusivity: Owning one of the 500 pieces manufactured worldwide guarantees its value as an investment and its rarity for collectors.
• Ideal Proportions: Its 39 mm diameter ensures classic elegance, fitting perfectly on any wrist under a shirt cuff.
• Unsurpassed Readability: The combination of Roman numerals, the railway-style minute track, and the SAR crystal provides a clear, crisp, and glare-free time display.