Orient Automatic Watch RA-AK0008S10B

The watch is quite simply the best value out there with incredible quality. I bought this as present and was bowled over by this watch. I can speak with some authority having some pretty expensive watches myself. I would not hesitate recommending the Orient 'saphire sandwich' meaning that it has incredibly hard watch glass (virtually impossible to scratch) and the same on the back so you can the mechanism ticking away. There was a hiccup as on the delivery as Customs wanted some money but Chrono12 sorted it out immediately (honestly 5mins to respond) and an hour or two to refund the import tax. Really was 5* service. Thanks again

I already have an Orient automatic day/date watch for work, this one is for leisure wear, the face has deeply visual black Roman numerals and correspondingly black hands including the seconds. the date indicator is plain with a wide window, the day dial is reasonably easy to read, the sun/moon dial is a nice touch, this allows setting the time from the watches 'midnight' position with less fuss. the day and date indicator is set with position two on the crown winder, clockwise for the day and anti for the date. when setting the time against any master clock on it's full out position, this one is wound in the traditional manor, it is also hackable, with the winder full out the second hand stops, at midday, to allow for complete accuracy. this particular watch gains about 7 seconds a day, but since as aforementioned it can be reset with ease. the clasp is a snap fit with loops for the leather band, it took a bit of practice to get this on and off, but when I finally got it adjusted it doesn't roll round my wrist like others I could mention. altogether a heavier watch on whole but feels robust, at 22 jewels it runs really quiet, it does draw nice comments from people that spy it, in conclusion, I am happy with this one and anyone contemplating an automatic of this nature can't go go too wrong.

Really beautiful watch , only minus is the leather strap what feels quite stiff at least in the beginning.

I’ve just started getting into mechanical watches and this one is a gem. It’s absolutely beautiful and would work in both dressed up or casual occasion. The watch does have some weight to it but it felt great quality. Might be a tad bit big for my wrist which is 16cm or 6.29 inches but never the less I love it too much.I absolutely love the movement and the details in the watch. The straps is extremely stiff and does take getting used to as first. It’s an incredible watch I think it’s great value for the quality you’re getting. RecommendedHope you found my review useful.