Diver Tool Lume Torch: Orient M-Force First Generation

As I've stated before, my watch tastes have evolved. I've departed from the blinged-out TV brands and moved toward what I call Diver Tool Lume Torch style watches. A great example is the recently acquired first generation Orient M-Force. You can buy this on Amazon, the SEL03001B0, for the price of $283. 

Now for the good news: I love the look of this M-Force, torch lume against a black dial. The lume is on par with the Seiko Black Monster's. Wears big. Plays like a 47mm. It's 46mm across the bezel and 51mm case size. I love the power reserve dial, easy to read. I love the hand-wind option. I love the buttery smooth unidirectional bezel. 

Not so good news: The bracelet isn't bad but isn't great either. It's not topnotch L316 grade steel. 

Worse news: I bought the Japanese-made version, model number WV0011EL, for twice the price of the one sold on Amazon. I assumed it was higher grade, but as far as I can tell (never seeing or holding the other one), the watches are the same. My only consolation is I used money from selling watches I wasn't wearing any more for this purchase. But from now on, it's time to slow down and make sure all my ducks are in a row before making a purchase like this. 

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Comments

[jonnybardo]

As the saying goes, what's done is done. At the end of the day you're left with a great-looking watch.

I'm really enjoying Orient these days. With my Revolver and Saturation Diver I might, at some point, fill out my collection of Orient divers with the M-Force, the Beast, and eventually the 2013 version of the M-Force.

Your M-Force here looks like an updated version of the Revolver. A bit tamer, but a similar overall look.

[Jeffrey McMahon]

I love the Revolver but I wanted a hacking, hand-wind option. Now the Saturation Diver is a Grail watch. Good catch.

[herculodge]

I'd like to see outdoor pics of the Saturation Diver.

[jonnybardo]

OK - I can get on that tomorrow. I think you'd love this watch, Jeff. The thing that I can't capture in pictures is its size - it is very big, the biggest of my non-Invictas. It has presence.