Vintage 70s Orient King Diver KD Automatic 21J Black Orange 45mm Watch Box

About this watch

One of the most dramatic Japanese sports watches of the 1970s, in the sought-after black and orange colourway. The big cushion case frames a busy dial with a black centre, orange and white segmented scales, luminous markers, the Orient logo, three stars and "KD 21 Jewels", plus an internal rotating ring operated by the second crown.

The stainless-steel case measures approx. 45.5mm and has a screw-down caseback with the Orient emblem. Inside is an Orient 21-jewel automatic movement with day and date (bilingual Arabic/English day). It is fitted to a steel bracelet.

Brand heritage

Orient traces its roots to 1901, when Shogoro Yoshida opened the Yoshida Watch Shop in Tokyo. The company resumed watch production in 1950 and took the Orient Watch name in 1951, building its reputation on in-house mechanical movements. The original King Diver of 1965 combined a compressor-type case with a self-winding movement, and the oversized 1970s KD became an Orient icon. Orient became part of Seiko Epson in 2009.

Why this one is special

• Iconic 1970s King Diver in black and orange
• Internal rotating ring and bilingual day-date
• Orient 21-jewel automatic movement
• Big 45.5mm cushion case with real wrist presence

Specifications

• Brand / Model: Orient King Diver (KD)
• Era: 1970s
• Case size: approx. 45.5 mm, stainless-steel cushion case, screw-down caseback
• Movement: Orient automatic, 21 jewels
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, day (Arabic/English) and date, internal rotating ring
• Dial: black centre with orange and white scales, luminous markers
• Bracelet: stainless steel
• Made in Japan

Condition

Honest vintage condition. The case, bracelet and crystal show age-related scratches and wear. The date and bilingual day change correctly and the internal ring turns as it should. Service history is unknown and no guarantee of modern accuracy, power reserve or water resistance is offered. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch and a period Orient presentation box. The box is not represented as the original box issued with this exact watch.

Shipping & Returns

Ships from Cairo, Egypt. Please see the shipping and returns details in this listing.