Up for item is a highly collectible and incredibly secure Vintage Orion Heavy Duty Safe, imported directly from Tokyo, Japan. Manufactured before the era of cheap, lightweight plastic safes, this early-generation model is an absolute fortress built from high-grade steel and engineered to rigorous industrial specifications.
This safe features a dual-security system utilizing both a mechanical combination dial and a classic physical security key. It is in perfect working condition and includes its original removable internal organization tray for jewelry/ cash.
Overall: Very good condition. The safe has been remarkably well-preserved over the decades. The paint finish looks clean, and the texturing is sharp.
Mechanics: In perfect working order. The combination dial turns smoothly with crisp mechanical feedback, the lock mechanism engages tightly, and the heavy door seals beautifully.
Cosmetics: There is a minor, purely cosmetic "sallience" (small shallow dent) on the back of the casing from past transit. This does not affect the interior walls, structural integrity, or fireproof insulation layer in any way.
Please Note: Because this is an authentic, high-security Japanese mechanical safe, opening it requires a specific alternating sequence on the dial (e.g., rotating multiple times past zero to clear the tumblers before entering the sequence). If you are unfamiliar with vintage Japanese dial safes, please look up standard Japanese combination safe dialing instructions online before purchasing to ensure you understand its secure operation!
| Feature | Specification / Details |
| Brand / Model | Orion Safe Co. |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan (Imported) |
| Era | Vintage (Circa late 1970s / 1980s) |
| Certification | Industrial Grade — JIS S 1037 Standard |
| Fire Protection | 2-Hour Fire Resistive (Tested up to 927°C / 1700°F) |
| Lock Type | Dual Security: Mechanical Tumbler Dial + Key Lock |
| Interior | Includes original storage tray for jewelry/ cash |
| WEIGHT: 25Kg |
The Manufacturer & Era: This safe was manufactured in Tokyo, Japan, during the peak era of premium Japanese security exports (late 1970s to 1980s). Before safes were mass-produced with thin sheet metal and plastic digital keypads, Japanese companies engineered these heavy-duty steel units to absolute tank-like standards.
JIS S 1037 Certification: The label features the JIS S 1037 mark, which is the official Japanese Industrial Standards designation for heavy-duty, fire-resistive safes. It features a thick, double-walled steel construction packed with a dense refractory insulation material.
Fire Rating: It has a certified 2-Hour Fire Rating. Under JIS testing standards, this means the safe can withstand external furnace heat up to 927°C (1700°F) for a full two hours while keeping the inside below 177°C (350°F), ensuring paper documents, cash, jewelry and deeds remain completely safe.
The Dial Mechanism: Japanese safes of this era use a classic mechanical tumbler system. Opening them requires a distinct alternating rhythm (e.g., spinning the dial 4 times to the right to the first number, 3 times left to the second, etc.).