Orient Sparta Review
Ugh�� Here we go again. Sitting in front of me is a watch I really like. It's well made, nice looking, mechanical, a touch different but familiar nonetheless and more over, very affordable. Is it perfect? Nah, what watch is? Do I even want a perfect watch? If I found one wouldn't the hunt be over? It's not perfect at all, but it's great and its shortcomings are over ruled by its remarkable price. So, inevitably this is going to be another fairly positive review, sorry to those of you who think I'm too positive. I just love watches and the Orient Sparta, the subject of this review, is simply another great affordable watch.The Sparta is a hybrid of vintage military styles that come together to make something new. There are clear elements of field and pilot's styles that are mixed up with the addition of a non-lumed steel bezel, slightly modern case design and an oversized day window. What you have in the end is a surprisingly unique watch for one that closely plays off of well-known style

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