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Orient RA-AC0R08Y30B Stretto Automatic Bracelet Watch - W29109
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The Stretto is a special edition within Orient's contemporary line, and the orange sunray dial is the decision that defines it — a colour that shifts between amber and copper depending on the angle of the light, and sits in unmistakable contrast to the silver case and bracelet. The name draws on urban architectural references, and there is something deliberate in pairing that warmth of dial against the cooler metallic surround. At 38.5mm across and 45.5mm lug to lug, it sits well within the wrist rather than across it, and 11.2mm of depth means it goes under a cuff without resistance — proportions you would more often associate with a dedicated dress watch than with something running an in-house automatic. That movement, the F6722, is built in Japan and includes hand-winding and a hacking seconds hand: small capabilities that matter when you want to set the time precisely, and ones Orient's own-calibre watches have offered consistently while rivals at this tier frequently do not. The bracelet tapers to 18mm at the clasp, which gives the wrist end a slimmer, less industrial profile than the case end suggests. At 122 grams it has presence without fatigue over a long day.
- Reference
- RA-AC0R08Y30B
- Brand
- Orient
- Collection
- Contemporary
- Case size
- 38.5mm
- Case thickness
- 11.2mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Orange
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- F6722
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Three-fold clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 45.5mm
- Power reserve
- 40 hours
Learn more about Orient
Orient began in 1950 as Tama Keiki, successor to a Tokyo watch business Shogoro Yoshida had started in 1901. It became Orient Watch Company the following year and set out to do something few companies attempt: build complete mechanical movements in-house, at prices aimed at ordinary buyers.
That is still the point of the brand. Orient designs and manufactures its own calibres rather than buying Swiss ébauches, which is why an Orient automatic can cost less than a quartz watch from a fashion label while containing a movement the company made itself.
The Bambino made the case to a wider audience — a domed-crystal dress automatic at a price that embarrassed a lot of more expensive watches — and the Kamasu and Mako divers did the same for tool watches.
Orient Star sits above the main line, with higher finishing, power-reserve indicators and in-house calibres of greater complexity.
The company became a subsidiary of Seiko Epson in 2009 and remains one, which gives it manufacturing depth while leaving the identity distinct from Seiko's own.
- 1901
- Shogoro Yoshida opens a watch business in Tokyo.
- 1950
- The company is refounded as Tama Keiki.
- 1951
- Renamed Orient Watch Company.
- 1964
- Orient Star establishes the upper collection.
- 2009
- Becomes a subsidiary of Seiko Epson.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in the Orient Contemporary range (14), Back in Stock (4,683), Stainless Steel Watches (3,109), Automatic Watches (1,756), Automatic Watches Under £500 (324) and Limited Edition Watches (204).
Temporarily out of stock
F.Hinds is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 23 September 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 38.5mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Orient's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
- 40-hour reserve means winding it after a day off
Orient RA-AC0R08Y30B Stretto alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | RA-AC0R08Y30B | RGS10081/04 | 96A243 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £199 | £189 | £199 |
| Case size | 38.5mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 30m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | 40 hours | — | 42 hours |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedHow long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 40 hours fully wound — enough to survive a night off the wrist, but not a full weekend.
What size strap does it take?
20mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 45.5mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16cm (6¼ inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
How to size a watch to your wristIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 38.5mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
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