Fineness Ultra Matic (012402)

The watch appears to be in very good condition, with a clean dial, sharp markers, and no visible scratches on the crystal. The case and mesh bracelet look well-kept, showing only minimal signs of gentle wear

The dial, case, crystal, and bracelet of the Fineness Ultra Matic give it a clean, elegant, vintage-dress-watch vibe. The dial often comes in a simple, uncluttered layout — good legibility, with day and date displayed through a single stacked aperture instead of two windows, keeping the watch face tidy. The case is slim and modest in diameter, emphasizing subtlety over bulk. Paired with a domed (or slightly domed) crystal and a matching bracelet (or strap, depending on variant), the overall look is classic and refined — a sharp contrast to bulky modern sport watches

Inside, the watch is powered by a very thin automatic movement (originally caliber 3900), which was a technical feat at the time. When introduced in 1967, this movement claimed the title of “the world’s thinnest automatic day–date movement,” with a thickness of just 3.9 mm — a bold achievement. The movement included a bi-directional winding rotor and shock protection, with a 35-jewel setup that spoke to a quality build. orientplace.blogspot.com

Historically, the Fineness Ultra Matic occupies an important chapter in Orient Watch’s history: at a time when watchmakers competed over how thin they could make mechanical movements, Orient decided to push the boundaries by making a slim automatic with a day-date — and succeeded. The watch was released as a successor of Orient’s earlier high-jewel models, aiming to combine elegance, thinness, and practicality.Over time it developed several variants (different dials, case styles) but always kept the spirit of a refined “slim automatic” classic

The watch appears in well-kept vintage condition, with light surface marks on the case and bezel consistent with age. The dial looks clean with even ageing, and the acrylic crystal shows minor scratches. The leather strap appears new or lightly worn, adding a fresh look to the watch.

What do the different grading scores mean?

• BN 9.9: Brand new and unworn, with no signs of use.
• UN 9.5: Like new and unworn, but may lack original packaging or materials such as the box, links, tags, or bezel protector.
• LN 9.0: Like new and unworn, but only includes the watch without papers, box, or accessories.
• MT 8.5: Mint condition, lightly used with minor surface scratches or wear. Unpolished.
• VG 8.0: Moderately used, with scratches and one or two nicks on the case or crystal. Shows signs of polishing. The bracelet remains snug with minimal wear.
• GD 7.5: Shows signs of daily wear but is not abused, with noticeable polishing on the case. The bracelet shows clear signs of daily wear.

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