Vintage Orient Tri-Star Automatic Watch For Women ZFM-195 – Made in Brazil, Zona Franca de Manaus
An interesting vintage Orient Tri-Star automatic ladies' watch, model ZFM-195, produced in Brazil in the Zona Franca de Manaus (Manaus Free Trade Zone).
This is a particularly appealing example of Orient's long association with the Brazilian market. Rather than being a standard Japanese-market piece, this watch represents the Brazilian production history of Orient watches in Manaus, making it an interesting variation for collectors of the brand.
The watch features a distinctive silver-tone vertically textured dial with the classic Orient crest and three-star emblem, applied gold-tone hour markers and matching hands. Small green luminous dots provide an attractive contrast around the dial.
A framed date window at 3 o'clock adds everyday practicality while retaining the simple vintage appearance.
The watch is powered by a traditional automatic mechanical movement, marked 21 jewels on the dial. It winds through the natural movement of the wrist and requires no conventional battery.
Features include:
- Vintage Orient Tri-Star
- Model ZFM-195
- Women's automatic wristwatch
- Produced in Brazil
- Zona Franca de Manaus production
- 21-jewel automatic mechanical movement
- Silver-tone textured dial
- Orient crest and Tri-Star emblem
- Applied gold-tone hour markers
- Green luminous hour dots
- Date display at 3 o'clock
- Central seconds
- Stainless steel-tone case
- Multi-link metal bracelet
- Vintage Brazilian-market Orient
The watch was running and keeping time at the time of sale, with the automatic movement and date function operating correctly.
The case and bracelet show signs of previous use appropriate to the age of the watch, including surface scratches and marks. The dial remains particularly attractive, retaining its unusual vertical texture, applied markers and characteristic green luminous dots.
Its compact dimensions are typical of ladies' watches of the period and give it a distinctly vintage appearance compared with larger contemporary women's watches.
An unusual piece for collectors of Orient, Tri-Star watches, vintage automatic watches or Brazilian-made timepieces, with the Manaus production adding an interesting chapter to the watch's history.
Condition: Good vintage pre-owned condition with age-related scratches, marks and general signs of use to the case and bracelet. The dial presents well for its age. Please refer carefully to the photographs, which formed part of the original description.
Please note: This is a vintage mechanical watch and was not represented as recently serviced. Exact timekeeping may vary according to position, state of wind and wearing habits. Water resistance was not tested and should not be assumed.
