The second version of the Orient Sun and Moon watch came to life in 2012 when Orient decided to give it modern yet subtle changes to fit the lifestyle of consumers who are seeking adventurous and daring pieces. Although unnoticeable at first glance, a lot of upgrades have been incorporated into the watch, making it an overall enticing piece to own. Like the Orient Sun and Moon Ref. FET0T001W0, this model has a 42.5mm case made out of stainless steel. Its blue dial is also protected by a transparent sapphire crystal. Despite not having pushers, the crown of this watch is still smooth, which perfectly matches the size of the lugs and bezel. This one also has a decent water resistance level of up to 50m, which is considered good for a stunning dress watch. This means you can bring it to your resort trips and sports activities within shallow waters. What’s more is that the silver-colored hour markers and hands do not take your attention away from the complications that came with the watch. Rather, it gives them their own opportunity to shine through the wearer’s eye. Matching the guilloche dial, this piece also comes with a dark navy blue-toned strap that looks dauntless and alluring. There's really not much to be said about the craftsmanship of this piece. It's an Orient which is a quality watchmaker. This watch is a bit pricey, but not absurdly so. I believe you get what you pay for and this watch strikes the perfect balance of price vs quality and features which gives it great value even if it's not a so-called investment watch like a Rolex or Omega or such (which I would be almost scared to even wear).

The glass is sapphire and has a water resistance of 50 meters, which means it is suitable for activities like swimming in a pool but not for diving. ➤ Dial In terms of specifications, it is a 21,600 vph movement with 21 jewels, capable of providing approximately 40 hours of power reserve.

Final Notes

On my (correctly assembled) example, the movement now does a little less than +8s/day. This is very good accuracy for an automatic watch at this price point; chronometer certification (which will only come on significantly pricier options) only guarantees less than +6s/day. I'm very pleased with the accuracy. All in all, a nice in-house automatic movement inside a watch of this price range is a great value proposition from Orient. Strap

If you are looking for a stylish and classy dress(y) watch out of the ordinary, the Orient Sun and Moon v3 FAK00004B is definitely a watch worth considering. Once you do that, you become part of the exclusive Sun and Moon club. When you see others with this watch, you say “Hail the Sun!” and they respond with “Hail the Moon!” Then you both say “Hail the Sun and the Moon!” in unison. Another newly-released watch from the Sun and Moon series is the re-edition of the Orient Sun and Moon Version 1. While many people think that it is just a mere revamp of the very first watch of the series, the reborn version contains clear-cut innovations and merges all the themes of all Sun and Moon watches from Version 1 up to Version 4. All automatic versions of the Sun and Moon have an exclusive feature that’s usually usually only found in luxury watches: an in-house movement. At first glance, you would probably mistake the Orient Sun and Moon Version 3 models for the ones under Version 2 because of their similar structure. From the case and sizing of the lugs down to the composition and tones of the gorgeous straps, everything somehow looks identical. However, when inspected closely, you will notice that there were a few tweaks added to maximize the wearer’s timekeeping experience.Having said that, all of these elements are not just beautiful decorations but also functions that can come in truly handy in your everyday life. In particular the day and date indicators. I've got the rose gold version, with the brown strap and "champagne"/cream-colored dial (i.e. off-white). Note that the different dial colors have different textures -- this one has more detail than some of the other colors.