Orient Automatic Watch RA-AK0403N10B

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Most patrons would agree that the highlight of the Orient Defender is its military-style dial, which incorporates a touch of modern inspiration. The Orient Defender’s gleaming stainless steel case is paired with a soft and supple black leather strap that perfectly complements its dark dial. The Orient Defender features a 42mm stainless steel case, with a thick bezel, also made out of stainless steel, that protects the dial. Back in the days of WWII, a hacking seconds hand was not something readily available from all watchmakers, hence the name of the Bulova Hack.

While this watch is already a great value and offers some welcome personality over other field watches, I think Orient could certainly benefit from tweaking the hand length, as well as possibly adding a sapphire crystal in the future. A nylon sage green band and black dial come together with a clasp buckle to create the military-inspired timepiece. The Omega Seamaster Railmaster has the classic good looks of all Omega watches—plus that same impeccable durability. While it’s clear that the Sector Field shares some design DNA with vintage field watches, the design is much more modern.All in all, the Breitling Navitimer 8 is a great all-purpose timepiece and perfect for anyone looking for one of the best minimalist field watches. This Panerai watch is larger than the aforementioned pieces, coming in a sturdy 45mm stainless steel case with an unusual square shape. This is one of the nicest straps you can find in the Orient collection and has a natural pebbling to it that feels extremely comfortable against your skin. You get all of the classic military field watch proportions and design from a brand who has issued watches to the US military. Launched in 1953, it was primarily about functionality and improved legibility, with an improved dial design that allowed the wearer to read the time long after the sunset over the mountains.

It features the robust caliber 32110 automatic movement and has a power reserve of 72 hours, or 3 days—a pretty long time. But even if you’re not up in the air about to launch a direct assault on enemy territory, this is an exceptional field watch. Inspired by the iconic 1950 Luminor case, visually, the Panerai Luminor Due GMT field watch is undeniably stylish. The hour markers and hands are also generously coated with lume, allowing for excellent readability even in dim lighting conditions.This particular model is a tribute to the brand’s 1957 Railmaster timepieces and is based on the original antimagnetic watch designed for those working near electric fields. However, the Orient Defender is not designed as a dive watch, so if you plan to go on an extreme water adventure, you should probably opt for a dedicated dive watch instead.