Let me tell you what I NOW think about the Orient Ray 2
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
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This video is about the Orient Ray 2 . The dive watch seen in this video has a striking blue dial and is also available in black, orange (Ray Raven 2) and black on black (Ray Raven 2). The watch is made completely at the Orient factory in Japan. This is one of the few affordable in-house movements available another being Seiko. Affordable luxury and an inexpensive Rolex Submariner alternative...maybe so.
During this video you will be treated to a brief introductory trailer. Then you will learn about the watch in an overview. After that you will get to see what the Orient Ray 2 looks like outside. I will then give you my opinion and thoughts after wearing the watch for several weeks. I highly recommend the Orient Ray 2.
video:
trailer/intro - :00
overview - :57
outside - 8::43
opinion - 9:06
watch specifications:
Silver-tone stainless steel case and bracelet. Uni-directional rotating coin edge stainless steel bezel with a blue count-up elapsed time top ring. Blue dial with luminous silver-tone hands and dot hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim. Dial Type: Analog. Luminescent hands and markers. Day of the week and date display at the 3 o'clock position. Orient Calibre F6922 Automatic movement, containing 22 Jewels, bitting at 21600 vph, and has a power reserve of approximately 40 hours. Scratch resistant mineral crystal. Screw down crown. Solid case back. Round case shape, case size: 41.5 mm, case thickness: 13 mm. Band width: 22 mm. Fold over clasp with a safety release. Water resistant at 200 meters / 660 feet. Functions: date, day, hour, minute, second. Ray II Series. Casual watch style. Watch label: Japan Movt. Orient Ray II Automatic Blue Dial Men's Watch FAA02005D9.
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I just two weeks ago picked up the Orient Ray 2 Orange 🍊 dial for only $161 . This is really an outstanding watch for what little you pay . Incredible value . I wish I had bought one earlier but am very satisfied having it in my collection.
+@1968jpy Well said. Mine still works great. No problems. Love wearing it.
I got myself a blue orient ray about 7-8 years ago to mark a milestone, and I've always enjoyed wearing it.
The blue dial is just mesmerizing and I love how it can be both subdued when it's not exposed to light directly, and then just shimmer when it's out in the sun!
I agree. Orient makes excellent watches.
Great review. I have this watch in my collection. I would like to mention that most people are asleep when the date changeover takes place. So really, it’s not a big deal in day to life living.
That is true.
I own 5 various Ray’s and Mako’s, all with crystal/bezel/insert/strap upgrades or other mods and I absolutely love them! There are tons of options for mods and I made each one unique. I discovered lots of deals on excellent condition, second-hand examples on EBay and I paid around $100 and another $100-$150 in upgrades each and I will never see anyone else with my watch on and I never get bored tinkering with them.
They are wonderful! Thanks for commenting Ricky.
Great thorough review.
Thanks!
I have the exact same watch and I have loved Orient for 30 years. SK Diver 1981 was my first.
They are fantastic pieces with in house movements!
just picked up a black dial ver on their holiday sale. snagged for 190 bucks. What a good value deal man
+@CSTITAN576 yes indeed!
I remember I picked one up for $78 used, but brand new, eBay. Then another one for $90
How did you get screwed in links? Did you change the bracelet? My Ray2 has push pins.
+@timtaylor8557 original bracelet.
Anyone find the bezel very hard to turn on this and the kamasu I don't have a issue with the bezel on the kano.
+@atifghafoor6258 my bezel fell off...should do an update video. Stay away from Benyar.
@@watchyouknow is it the bezel on your orient that fell off or the benyar
@@watchyouknow I've never had a bezel fall off but these 2 orients ray 2 and kamasu are very difficult to turn the kano is fine
Great watch, had mine for years and it's still very accurate and looks cool. It's especially nice on the solid Jubilee bracelet from Long Island Watch.
Thanks for sharing, Ron.
although i like the style and look of the bracelet, the hollow end links and very poorly made clasp(the folding part) are a no go for me. it has been in the box since day one. there are lots of aftermarket straps and/or bracelets that take this watch to another level.
Yes! And in my upcoming full review you will see it on a dark brown leather strap.
I wear mine on a Bond NATO strap. I also replaced the mineral crystal with a sapphire one, and added a lumed sapphire bezel insert.
The day is indicated as LUN (french). Outside is THU. How to have a watch with the days in French or English?
Is there are French Orient website? I know they also have Japanese/English and Chinese/English so they probably have a French/English.
I have the older model Ray 1, but the day/date setup is the same. The days are actually in Spanish & English, LUN for Lunes.
Lun, Mar, Mie, Jue.. Etc
I don't think there's a French & English version out there. But hey, maybe you can do a custom Day wheel and have it installed, that would be cool!
Even if Seiko owns 52 percent of Orient they have no say as to how or what Orient does .The movement was designed by and made by Orient.
I've heavily modded mine and wouldn't trade it for a new Steinhart .You won't find a blue face anywhere like it not even on the new model from Orient.
Min is 7 sec fast and I don't care.
Well said.😊
Thanks for watching Spartan J.
Killer watch.. the crown gets easier with use atleast with mine. For the price you're gonna have to work a little
+@sheepdog-kp9hb true dat