I have a friend, right in my neighborhood, who is an Orient dealer. I can tell you that, in my opinion, Orient watches are the best-quality "value" brand. Yes, the watches are inexpensive and yes, the quality is excellent. Amazingly, they remind me of Rolex watches. The cases, bracelets and dials are all high-quality and most models feature mechanical movements.

To learn more about Orient watches, I recommend a visit to the Poor Man's Watch Forum. Also, take a look at Jayhawk's photo database of Japanese watches.