My new (& 1st) Orient
I have wanted this watch for approx 4 months when the pics videos started online. Unfortunately Orient made a mistake on the dial so that delayed release in the US until recently. Sapphire Crystal, 39.9 x 12.8, hacking, checked my boxes. Oh yeah... It's PURPLE! I didn't have a purple watch & really liked the look in pics. In person I like it even more. I feel the stainless bezel goes great with the purple dial. Because I don't care for NATO straps, I was expecting to replace the OEM strap immediately as I assumed the thickness of a leather NATO would be too thick under the watch. However, this strap is nice and thin so even with the two layers, it doesn't sit too tall. I don't know much about leather so maybe it's a cheap strap & that's why it's thin, but I really like this one.
I am really looking forward to giving this watch a lot of wrist time.
Chicago guy who enjoys Chicago, watches, and travel.
Nice score! Congratulations, it looks great and I am sure it was worth the wait!
It's the RA-AC0Q07V10B if anyone wanted the model number
(& Yeah... Took pics before I set the date)
It seems they fixed the dial problems. Right?
It seems they fixed the dial problems. Right?
Yes they have
Very nice!! Congratulations.
If height ever becomes an issue, just remove/cut off the additional strap.
Originally that second piece was for helping to center watches with larger lugs, and other reasons back when units got issued a strap and a watch, then later, got a newer "large" dive watch at the ridiculous size of 39mm....my how times have changed...🤏🏻😉😂
And cool watch, missed the odd spaced dial, which is the one I wanted, YMMV of course.
If height ever becomes an issue, just remove/cut off the additional strap.
Originally that second piece was for helping to center watches with larger lugs, and other reasons back when units got issued a strap and a watch, then later, got a newer "large" dive watch at the ridiculous size of 39mm....my how times have changed...🤏🏻😉😂
And cool watch, missed the odd spaced dial, which is the one I wanted, YMMV of course.
Yeah, I wanted the one with the mistake, but I'm ok settling for this one.
The 2 things I don't care for with NATOs is the double thickness under the watch and having to tuck the extra length in the last keeper so cutting off the extra piece only solves 1/2 my issues, but I appreciate your suggestion. I did try that on an inexpensive NATO I had.
For nylon straps I really like the Chevron from Crown & Buckle - it's a single pass nylon strap at an adjustable "regular" length, I have several and really like them in the summer. They also offer a delete option for the extra piece on one of their NATO models and I have one of those.
A month or so ago I picked up a single pass leather strap from Vario and that's not bad. It's the "normal" length but the 2nd keeper is too loose and does not stay in place- I might try glueing it in place.
I realize I am being very specific with my strap "needs" and it may see a little unreasonable to some people. 🤔
I love steel bezels, looks stunning, I'm sure the dial is even nicer in natural light
I love steel bezels, looks stunning, I'm sure the dial is even nicer in natural light
It does look better in real light... But the time I got around to pictures the sun had set - I'll post up tomorrow a sunlit pic in the WRUW
About bezels... Stainless.. I know right? I was all about sapphire bezels then fell in love with my Zodiac for it's vintage style with the stainless bezel, then I picked up a red Nodus and chose the stainless option. I am definitely leaning toward stainless these days.
It’s a great looking watch! Wear it well!
Ah they fixed the printing on the dial. I might reconsider this piece.
I would loved to have gotten one of the originals with the misprinted dials as it would have been a unique piece down the road. However, it is a good looking piece...congratulations.
I would loved to have gotten one of the originals with the misprinted dials as it would have been a unique piece down the road. However, it is a good looking piece...congratulations.
Thanks - I'm very happy with it. It looked great out in the sunshine today
I wanted the mistake dial.... But I'm happy to settle for this one