Orient King Diver KD Automatic Yellow Dial
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🕰️ Reference & Model Name
Your watch belongs to the Orient King Diver 40M “Crystal” series, most likely reference KD (short for King Diver) — sometimes marked on the case back as one of these common reference codes:
46941 KD
46941 40M
AA02-C0 or AA02-C0 CA (depending on export region)
Because Orient’s serial and reference system from the ’70s wasn’t standardized like Seiko’s, you’ll often see these watches listed by collectors simply as:
Orient King Diver 40M Yellow Dial / Rainbow Bezel (Ref. KD)
đź’› Dial & Bezel
Dial: Sunburst yellow–gold tone with applied indices, day/date window at 3 o’clock, and the classic “Crystal” script beneath the Orient logo.
Bezel: The colourful internal rotating bezel (controlled by the upper crown) with segments marked 15 / 20 / 30 / 35 / 40 / 45, showing multicolour tones (blue, green, lilac).
Water Resistance: “40M” — equivalent to 40 meters, typical for 1970s King Divers.
This multicoloured internal bezel is one of the signature features of the King Diver Crystal series, making each color combination slightly unique depending on age and fading.
⚙️ Movement
Calibre: Orient in-house Cal. 46941 Automatic,
Jewels: 21 jewels
Frequency: 21,600 bph
Power Reserve: ~40 hours
Functions: Day, date, central seconds
Winding: Automatic (no hand-winding on this vintage movement)
This calibre is part of the Orient’s legendary 46-series — reliable, durable, and used across many of their automatic watches for decades.
🧠Case & Strap
Case Size: Approx. 43 mm (large for its time)
Thickness: ~13 mm
Crystal: Acrylic (domed)
Strap: Yours is currently fitted with a stainless-steel mesh bracelet — not the original strap, but a popular and stylish modern replacement.
The original often came on a fold-over steel bracelet with a signed clasp or a rubber strap depending on the market.Crowns: Dual-crown configuration — the top crown rotates the internal bezel, and the bottom crown sets the time and date.
đź’§ Water Resistance
When new, the watch was rated to 40 meters, but due to age and vintage seals, it’s now splash-proof only.
If you plan to wear it regularly, avoid water exposure unless it has been professionally serviced and pressure tested.
✨ What Makes It Special
This particular yellow dial + rainbow bezel configuration is one of the most collectible and vibrant versions of the King Diver. The combination of:
warm sunburst dial tones,
playful colour coding on the bezel, and
a classic 1970s “diver aesthetic”
…makes it a standout among Japanese vintage divers.
Each example ages differently — your piece, with that gradient golden hue and preserved internal colours, is especially charming. The 21-jewel movement adds the right mix of reliability and heritage.
❤️ Collector’s Note
Your watch captures the golden age of the Orient — when the brand was competing head-to-head with Seiko’s 6105 divers and Citizen’s Jet Auto Dater, yet doing so in its own colourful, expressive way.
The King Diver Crystal series represents the sweet spot between vintage charm and mechanical durability — bold enough to turn heads, but with the quiet assurance of a true Japanese automatic.
Orient is a Japanese watch brand founded in 1950, celebrated for its in-house mechanical movements, timeless design, and exceptional value. Now part of Seiko Epson, it continues to blend Japanese craftsmanship with reliable performance and classic style.
Orient King Diver KD
KD
43
Cal. 46941 Automatic - 21 Jewels
42H
Day
Date
Rotating Bezel
5 ATM - 50 Meters
Mesh - Steel
Fold