Orient Automatic Sports Mens Watch model ER2A004D
Classified as a Sporty Automatic, The Orient model ER2A004D watch stands out because of its rather unique dial. Instead of numbers from 1 to 12, the watch features numbers from 0 to 60 and a sub-dial that features numbers from 1 to 12. The Orient ER2A004D which is from the selection of Orient Automatic Sports Men’s watches is simple and futuristic at the same time. Simple because it displays the time and the date and has no chronograph, futuristic because the dial makes it look like something out of an aircraft control panel. In fact, when folks see the Orient Automatic FDB0100BW watch with its type B aviator dial on your wrist, they might probably imagine you to be a pilot.
The type B aviator dial was used on watches issued to World War II pilots. During their flight, these pilots counted seconds more number of times than they counted minutes or hours hence the special aviator dial. The use of the aviator dial for its ER2A004D model makes this watch stand out amongst a market full of similar looking watches. The ER2A004D model Orient Automatic Sports Men’s watch is certainly a winner.
Available in various colours, the most popular is the one that has the dark blue colour aviator dial with crisp 0 to 55 numbers on the outer edge and 1 to 12 along the inner edge. As with most other Orient Automatic Sports Men’s watch, the Orient ER2A004D model too has luminous hour and minute hands with the date being displayed at the traditional 3 O’clock position.
The Orient ER2A004D automatic sports watch is self-winding and has 21 jewels resulting in excellent time-keeping. The Orient Automatic Power Reserve FT03001B watch has a scratch resistant glass crystal sitting atop a large 42mm stainless steel case which houses the 48743 watch mechanism. The case is 11.65mm thick and is water resistant up to depths of 100 meters which is quite impressive because it means you can even wear this watch at extreme sports including surfing.
The Orient company is so quality conscious, that the model 48743 mechanism that powers the Orient ER2A004D automatic sports watch, was developed in-house and all the parts too are custom made by Orient in Japan. It has no outsourced parts. This adherence to quality is the reason why the Orient Classic Automatic are so accurate and last a life-time.
The Orient Automatic FFD0E001B watch comes with a genuine leather strap which is a relief from the ill-fitting metallic bracelets provided by most watch manufacturers. The leather strap ensures that the Orient Automatic SDH01002D0 watch stays firm on your wrist and also heightens the WWII vintage look. All in all, this is an outstanding watch that will look elegant and macho both at a sports meet and also at a party. Priced under $300, the Orient ER2A004D automatic sports watch is affordable, elegant and displays time accurately and in a unique manner.
