Exhibition of Structural Beauty in Mechanical Watches: The Evolution of Orient Star Skeleton - 35 Years of Pursuit and Innovation

This exhibition introduces the journey of Orient Star, tracing its legacy from the 1991 'Mon Bijou' skeleton model to the current models. Visitors can experience how the representation of mechanical watch structures has evolved through exhibits of actual timepieces.

Mechanical watches offer more than just the functionality of telling time. In a small case, dozens of precision components work in harmony to keep time, showcasing a unique structural beauty. This exhibition uses skeleton models to reveal the world of mechanisms usually hidden beneath the dial.

Skeleton models allow you to visually enjoy the inner workings of the watch: the arrangement of components, the layering of gears, the shape of the main plates and bridges, the metal finishing, and the steady heartbeat of the balance wheel. Feeling this world of precision machinery is a key appeal of skeleton watches.

Orient Star is a Japanese mechanical watch brand founded in 1951, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2026. The 1991 'Mon Bijou' was introduced not just to showcase internal structure but to pursue refinement and aesthetics. Over the 35 years since, Orient Star skeleton models have evolved into timepieces that not only expose the mechanics but also arrange, finish, and express the motion with beauty.

This exhibition focuses on Orient Star's skeleton models to present the structural beauty and the 35-year trajectory of the brand's evolution. Current models feature in-house developed and manufactured silicon escape wheels. The escape wheel is a vital component of the escapement mechanism; by utilizing advanced silicon material, Orient Star pursues both enhanced performance and aesthetic appeal.

The 'Exhibition of Structural Beauty in Mechanical Watches' aims to make the mechanics and beauty of mechanical watches more accessible. For newcomers, it is an introduction to internal structures; for long-time users, it is an opportunity to rediscover the evolution of the skeleton watches the brand has pursued for decades.