Seiko 5 military automatic sports snzg09k1 snzg09 snzg09k. The lume on the seiko snzg15 is minimal but should do be able to help to tell time in dark areas. 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. The skx009 and the black 007 that i show pictures of below and orient ray are very similar in the following areas. Orient watch is one of japans big three watchmakers along with seiko and citizen. The seiko presage sje073 is the presage that presage fans have been waiting for.
Orient is currently owned by seiko epson, a japanese electronics company. Invicta does sometimes use a rebranded seiko movement in some of their watches but not for this particular sub clone. It is the same caliber that powers many of the seiko prospex line of watches. Orient defender 21jewel automatic field watch with 24hour. These are two great japanese automatic field watches, both in 42 mm. 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.
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. 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 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. Unfollow seiko 5 automatic watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Seiko 5s with leather straps or alternatives styleforum. Orient 300m cfd0c001b and seiko 200m sbdc001 yeomans watch. Being owned by seiko provides orient the means to produce inhouse movements. 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.
Orient defender 21jewel automatic field watch with 24. Orient is owned by seiko but still have their own movements. Jan 07, 2016 join us as we explore the orient defender mens automatic watch. 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. Seiko and even eta movements, which can have tricky minute hands that are difficult to sync precisely with the second hand. Lug to lug measurement is 55mm for the orient vs 52mm for the seiko. 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. Its crazy what can happen in a year, or should i say, six months. Yet somehow still familiar, with elements similar to seiko s snk snk805, and snzg. Which is better to get, a seiko skx009 watch, or an orient. El0a001b orient mforce automatic watch seiko orient casio. Orient ray breitling, seiko, mechanical watch, omega watch, watches for men.
The modern field watch has served as a bridge between technical pieces and. Orient blue ray vs seiko 5 snzh53 orient watchtalkforum. Whether its a dress watch, a diver, or something that you can match with your. Seiko 5 mens snk809 automatic black strap black dial watch. Orient mens defender multieye function field watch. 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.
Fast shipping to usa, australia, singapore, hong kong, japan, uk, france, germany. Seiko mens snk809 seiko 5 automatic stainless steel watch with black canvas strap seiko mens seiko 5. Water resistance seems similar both are dive style watches, not true dive watches, size seems similar, styling is a little different. All, automatic, citizen, city, diver, field, hamilton, khaki, kinetic, motor, seiko, ska347, skx007, watch, works. 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.
A field watch is a generalized term for a military infantry watch or one worn by someone who is traversing the outdoors. Dimension the orient measures 45mm across and the seiko is 44. 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 watch company, more commonly known as orient, is the largest japanese company producing mechanical 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. Quick shipping to singapore, malaysia, japan, hong kong, usa, australia, new zealand, uk. 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. Buy orient mens fet0n001d0 defender multieye function watch online at. Stream or download popular movies, tv series, and more.
Buy orient mens fet0n001b0 defender stainless steel automatic watch and other wrist watches at. I just loved the look of the skx over the better specs of the mako. Orient defender automatic black dial mens watch fet0n001b0. If you look in the seiko watch thread you should see a couple. Seiko 5 automatic green dial stainless steel mens watch. Orient mens fet0n001b0 defender stainless steel automatic. The orient defender has finally been upgraded with a handwinding and hacking inhouse orient movement. If you prefer something to stand out from the crowd a risktaking watchmaker blazing a beautiful new trail then orient will make that watch.
Seikos stellar reputation in simple yet sturdy watches shows again through the seiko 5 military automatic sports snzg09k1 snzg09 snzg09k. 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. Field watches are meant to be durable, reliable, affordable, easy to read, and not particularly pretentious. A stately and sophisticated timepiece with lots of wow factor, this orient watch stands head and shoulders above the competition. 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. If you want to start with a cheaper automatic, you can try parnis, they can be had for around a 100. Mens seiko 5 automatic stainless steel watch with black canvas strap mens watches, field. Unbeatable value and a reliable, timeproved performer any way you slice it. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Founded in 1950 by shogoro yoshida, orient watch has the particularity of producing all its movements inhouse. The dial conveys all this without being too busy or cluttered. With 5 to choose from, your biggest decision is choosing which to get. From a utility standpoint, the day, date and 24hour dial couldnt be more useful, and at the least, practical for this kind of watch. T he orient defender is one of the japanese watchmakers answers to the humble field watch.
Orient watch, is a japanese watch brand owned by seiko epson. Jul 25, 2016 im assuming you mean the skx007 and skx009 specifically. I have an orange ray and have been really happy, and would like a blue watch. Buy seiko 5 sports srp541 mens stainless steel compass bezel 100m automatic watch and other wrist watches at. Mar 23, 2015 i have an orange ray and have been really happy, and would like a blue watch. Seiko 5 sports snzh53k1 automatic divers mens 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. In 2009, orient became an exclusive subsidiary of seiko epson group, itself a subsidiary company of seiko group. Seikos website commemorating the 50th anniversary states the 5 key set of attributes are 1. They are decent quality and sell with leather bands. 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 but still, some lume is very much welcomed on any watch thats intended to be our daily beater watch. Seiko black dial automatic field watch with 40mm case, and. 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.
The cream colored orient defender, model fet0n003y0. Durable case and bracelet wrist watch nerds define the 5 key elements a bit differently. Im considering the purchase of a lowend automatic watch part 1. An elegant unique take on the classic field watch design. Buy original el0a001b orient mforce automatic watch online at lowest price. So lets go through features and specifications to assess how closely related or vastly different they are. 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. It may well become the most successful model in history, the vw bug of. All in all, the dial is far from the simple and rugged styling of typical military watches. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Field watches are meant to be durable, reliable, affordable, easy to. Orient defender mens automatic field watch youtube. May 31, 2018 the cream colored orient defender, model fet0n003y0. Im pretty sold on the white face seiko, as i just bought an orient.
Each of our distinct collections has a wide variety of unique timepieces to choose from. 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. Id like to add a cheap 100250 divers style watch to my meager collection. Its just the picture because it was fine when i received it. 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. If there is any time gain or lose, i do not notice it. Mens snk809 seiko 5 automatic stainless steel watch with black canvas strap. Join us as we explore the orient defender mens automatic watch. Yet somehow still familiar, with elements similar to seikos snk snk805, and snzg. Seiko 5 mens snk809 automatic black strap black dial. Shown above is a classic style grand seiko gmt sbgm003 that was purchased in 2005 iirc. 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. All in all, orient watch is more accurate than seiko 5, and its more practical.
If you prefer a triedandtrue watch with proven and popular designs, seiko is the brand for you. 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. Stylistically, the high contrast in the dial really brings out this militaryinspired motif. Getting a real tritium face for the 007 is apparently difficult, although it looks cool as hell. The watch has a traditional, leftrotating, countup, dive bezel with 120 positions. Anyway, i felt like a newbie again with the purchase of these two basic seiko divers. The defender the defender is the refined field watch thats been missing from your collection.
Buy original el0a001b orient mforce automatic watch sel0a001b0 at cheapest price. The defender is one of orients best selling watches that has great military looks. It usually takes a month or so before you get your watch, but they usually have good prices. This is a new orient field watch with a black dial and white luminous hands and hour markers. Mens analogue automatic watch with stainless steel strap raaa0001b19b. Handson the zenith chronomaster revival shadow by jon bues. Seiko 5 vs orient vs poljot too old to reply none 20040806 17.
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. A beautiful choice of elegance at a party, meeting or with. At 42mm and a sandblasted finish, its a great watch for the weekender or your next camping hiking trip. My collection of classic style watches from seiko and orient. I think a lot of people go for the seiko 5 when they are trying to get the cheapest reliable automatic watch.