Orex Watch Company

[Wesley881]

Maybe taking a trip to Romania with my brother next Summer and I of course am wondering what kind of watches I might find along the way. A quick online search cited Orex as a Romanian brand, but does that doesnt mean they were made there necesarily. What other brands might I expect to see as a visitor from the West?

 

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[Chopin]

Are you asking about local brands ? As far as I can remember there were a few watch and clock brands made locally, mainly during the communist period, but I believe the movements were either chinese/russian/german/japanese or they were license-built from chinese/russian/german/japanese movements.

I'm not sure whether any of them had romanian "inhouse" movements... Orex was by far the largest manufacturer so mostly it'll be just that one.

[Wesley881]

Are you asking about local brands ? As far as I can remember there were a few watch and clock brands made locally, mainly during the communist period, but I believe the movements were either chinese/russian/german/japanese or they were license-built from chinese/russian/german/japanese movements.
I'm not sure whether any of them had romanian "inhouse" movements... Orex was by far the largest manufacturer so mostly it'll be just that one.

I see, well this is good information to have. I don't know how much time we will be in towns and shops, but either way I should brush up on my Romanian...and by brush up I mean start from scratch haha. Thanks for the info.

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[Chopin]

If you're looking for such watches you're only going to find them in antique shops or fairs, pretty much.

The people speak a bit of English usually. Is it a business trip ? Any particular cities ?

[Wesley881]

If you're looking for such watches you're only going to find them in antique shops or fairs, pretty much.
The people speak a bit of English usually. Is it a business trip ? Any particular cities ?

We aren't sure which particular cities we will visit, but I imagine we will see one on our way to the countryside. Heading out there for vacation.

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[Chopin]

If you have any questions or need a couple of inside info let me know.