The defender the defender is the refined field watch thats been missing from your collection. They are decent quality and sell with leather bands. Indeed, there arent other field watches that i know of on the market with an asymmetrical set of subdials that include the time, date, day of the week, and ampm indicator. I just loved the look of the skx over the better specs of the mako. Seiko 5 sports snzh53k1 automatic divers mens watch. Fast shipping to usa, australia, singapore, hong kong, japan, uk, france, germany. In 2009, orient became an exclusive subsidiary of seiko epson group, itself a subsidiary company of seiko group.
I think a lot of people go for the seiko 5 when they are trying to get the cheapest reliable automatic watch. Mar 23, 2015 i have an orange ray and have been really happy, and would like a blue watch. Handson the zenith chronomaster revival shadow by jon bues. With 5 to choose from, your biggest decision is choosing which to get. Durable case and bracelet wrist watch nerds define the 5 key elements a bit differently. A field watch is a generalized term for a military infantry watch or one worn by someone who is traversing the outdoors. If you prefer something to stand out from the crowd a risktaking watchmaker blazing a beautiful new trail then orient will make that watch. The seiko 5 range represents seiko s budget automatic watches, so it might be more fair to compare them to orient s lowerend three star line than to orient s whole product range.
Yet somehow still familiar, with elements similar to seikos snk snk805, and snzg. Founded in 1950 by shogoro yoshida, orient watch has the particularity of producing all its movements inhouse. Seiko 5 navy blue dial silver tone with luminous hands and markers unidirectional rotating bezel stainless steel case and bracelet three fold clasp with push button release seiko 5 series water resistant 100m 10bar 23 jewels approximate measurements. Seiko black dial automatic field watch with 40mm case, and. If you want to start with a cheaper automatic, you can try parnis, they can be had for around a 100. But id love to hear everyones take on these two as they seem to be reigning champs in this category, and im curious if rwatches leans towards the mako. Buy orient mens fet0n001d0 defender multieye function watch online at. If there is any time gain or lose, i do not notice it. The watch has a traditional, leftrotating, countup, dive bezel with 120 positions. The defender is one of orients best selling watches that has great military looks.
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Buy original el0a001b orient mforce automatic watch online at lowest price. Its just the picture because it was fine when i received it. Orient defender mens automatic field watch youtube.
Stream or download popular movies, tv series, and more. Established as an independent company in 1950, it became a functional subsidiary of seiko epson in 2009 before being fully integrated into the company in 2017. It usually takes a month or so before you get your watch, but they usually have good prices. Seiko mens snk809 seiko 5 automatic stainless steel watch with black canvas strap seiko mens seiko 5. Orient mens fet0n001b0 defender stainless steel automatic. From a utility standpoint, the day, date and 24hour dial couldnt be more useful, and at the least, practical for this kind of watch. Its crazy what can happen in a year, or should i say, six months. So lets go through features and specifications to assess how closely related or vastly different they are. Mens snk809 seiko 5 automatic stainless steel watch with black canvas strap. Im pretty sold on the white face seiko, as i just bought an orient. These are two great japanese automatic field watches, both in 42 mm. While the orient defender is not going to be the field watch for everyone given the dial design it is a remarkably capable watch with personality. An elegant unique take on the classic field watch design. Join us as we explore the orient defender mens automatic watch.
We included the orient defender here on our list of best field watches under. Feb 01, 2017 the skx009 and the black 007 that i show pictures of below and orient ray are very similar in the following areas. A stately and sophisticated timepiece with lots of wow factor, this orient watch stands head and shoulders above the competition. Getting a real tritium face for the 007 is apparently difficult, although it looks cool as hell. Apr 03, 2017 seikos stellar reputation in simple yet sturdy watches shows again through the seiko 5 military automatic sports snzg09k1 snzg09 snzg09k mens watch.
Seikos website commemorating the 50th anniversary states the 5 key set of attributes are 1. Which is better to get, a seiko skx009 watch, or an orient. Seiko 5 mens snk809 automatic black strap black dial watch. Buy seiko 5 sports srp541 mens stainless steel compass bezel 100m automatic watch and other wrist watches at.
All in all, the dial is far from the simple and rugged styling of typical military watches. Apr 23, 2018 the lume on the seiko snzg15 is minimal but should do be able to help to tell time in dark areas. I started at hodinkee in february, got married two weeks later a few blocks away from the office thanks will and grey for crashing my courthouse wedding, went to baselworld a few days after that instead of going on a honeymoon, and my wife gave birth to our second daughter in july. Buy original el0a001b orient mforce automatic watch sel0a001b0 at cheapest price. Quick shipping to singapore, malaysia, japan, hong kong, usa, australia, new zealand, uk.
Orient defender automatic black dial mens watch fet0n001b0. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Orient defender 21jewel automatic field watch with 24hour. Orient watch company, more commonly known as orient, is the largest japanese company producing mechanical watches. The only downside to the presage models in general is that theyve been a bit on the thick side, and for the sje073, seiko has introduced a new, slimmer movement that brings the case thickness down to just 9. Seiko 5 vs orient vs poljot too old to reply none 20040806 17. Being owned by seiko provides orient the means to produce inhouse movements. Jul 25, 2016 im assuming you mean the skx007 and skx009 specifically. Yet somehow still familiar, with elements similar to seiko s snk snk805, and snzg.
This function allows a diver to rotate the arrow of the bezel to the current position of the minute hand at the beginning of their dive, and if the bezel is accidentally bumped during the dive, it can only rotate so as to shorten the length of the dive, ensuring there will be plenty of air in the tank. Unfollow seiko 5 automatic watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. All, automatic, citizen, city, diver, field, hamilton, khaki, kinetic, motor, seiko, ska347, skx007, watch, works. The skx009 and the black 007 that i show pictures of below and orient ray are very similar in the following areas. Dimension the orient measures 45mm across and the seiko is 44. Shown above is a classic style grand seiko gmt sbgm003 that was purchased in 2005 iirc. Unbeatable value and a reliable, timeproved performer any way you slice it. Anyway, i felt like a newbie again with the purchase of these two basic seiko divers. It is the same caliber that powers many of the seiko prospex line of watches. This is a new orient field watch with a black dial and white luminous hands and hour markers.
But id love to hear everyones take on these two as they seem to be reigning champs in this category, and im curious if rwatches leans towards the mako edit for formatting. Orient watch is one of japans big three watchmakers along with seiko and citizen. If you look in the seiko watch thread you should see a couple. Orient defender vs seiko snzg15j1 i just recently got the defender and was hesitant because the pics on the site did look like the dial was off crooked. Dec 30, 2012 my collection of classic style watches from seiko and orient in this last post of 2012, i would like to share with you my collection of classic style watches from seiko and orient. Field watches are meant to be durable, reliable, affordable, easy to. It may well become the most successful model in history, the vw bug of. Lug to lug measurement is 55mm for the orient vs 52mm for the seiko. A domed sapphire crystal would be the icing on the cake, tying up the whole hamilton theme, but depending on the condition of the base watchs crystal, it might not be necessary. T he orient defender is one of the japanese watchmakers answers to the humble field watch. Orient mens defender multieye function field watch. Lugs the orients lug width is 22mm while seikos lug is 20mm. Each of our distinct collections has a wide variety of unique timepieces to choose from.
Whether its a dress watch, a diver, or something that you can match with your. I believe orient designed this watch with the intent of making it stand out from normal the usage of 2 subdials and asymmetry dial make the look more interesting and busy but still. Orient watch, is a japanese watch brand owned by seiko epson. All in all, orient watch is more accurate than seiko 5, and its more practical. Seiko 5s with leather straps or alternatives styleforum.
Water resistance seems similar both are dive style watches, not true dive watches, size seems similar, styling is a little different. Seiko and even eta movements, which can have tricky minute hands that are difficult to sync precisely with the second hand. Seiko 5 military automatic sports snzg09k1 snzg09 snzg09k. The cream colored orient defender, model fet0n003y0. Orient is owned by seiko but still have their own movements. El0a001b orient mforce automatic watch seiko orient casio. Orient defender fet0n003y0 khaki mens sport watch in adjustable stainless.
I would say that the orient is a category above the seiko 5 and since it is well within your budget i would go for that. Orient 300m cfd0c001b and seiko 200m sbdc001 yeomans watch. Orient defender 21jewel automatic field watch with 24. Orient is currently owned by seiko epson, a japanese electronics company. The lume on the seiko snzg15 is minimal but should do be able to help to tell time in dark areas. Mens analogue automatic watch with stainless steel strap raaa0001b19b. Today we are taking a more detailed look at both the seiko snzg11 snzg11j1, and the orient defender fet0n003y. The seiko presage sje073 is the presage that presage fans have been waiting for. Field watches are meant to be durable, reliable, affordable, easy to read, and not particularly pretentious. Both watchmakers make watches at a wide variety of prices and it wouldnt be particularly fair to compare, say, a grand seiko to a cheap orient thee star, or an. Our premier orient star features this elegant 41mm stainless steel mechanical watch, showcasing impeccable craftsmanship of the case frames the meticulous movement of the watch. Invicta does sometimes use a rebranded seiko movement in some of their watches but not for this particular sub clone. The modern field watch has served as a bridge between technical pieces and. Lume is the same the ray and 007 lume are equally bright and last equally long.
Jan 07, 2016 join us as we explore the orient defender mens automatic watch. Seiko 5 automatic green dial stainless steel mens watch. Buy orient mens fet0n001b0 defender stainless steel automatic watch and other wrist watches at. Featuring a sleek and durable design that is buoyed by world renown craftsmanship, orient watches boast only the best japanese movements. The absence of seiko branding and the presence of the radioactivity symbol makes for an ever closer resemblance to the hamilton. At 42mm and a sandblasted finish, its a great watch for the weekender or your next camping hiking trip. Stylistically, the high contrast in the dial really brings out this militaryinspired motif. Seiko superior automatic army green dial green canvas men. I have an orange ray and have been really happy, and would like a blue watch. I believe orient designed this watch with the intent of making it stand out from normal the usage of 2 subdials and asymmetry dial make the look more interesting and busy but still following the standards of big bold markers and hands with matte finishing of military watches. Just dont expect a divers watchlike lumes on the seiko snzg15 as its still in the more affordable sector of the seiko 5 line up. Orient blue ray vs seiko 5 snzh53 orient watchtalkforum. May 31, 2018 the cream colored orient defender, model fet0n003y0.
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