Orient has released a new iteration of its popular Defender series of watches. The original design, now 6 years old, was about due for a refresh, and Orient has made some subtle tweaks to give their fans a watch that maintains the practicality and usefulness of the original, with a slightly more contemporary look. Of course, the Defender is available in a variety of colorways to suit every taste. Let?s take a closer look at the second generation Defender. 
Orient Defender (Generation 2)

Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Blue, green, gray, black, khaki
Dimensions: 42.4 x 12.2mm
Crystal: Mineral 
Water Resistance: 100 meters  
Crown: Push/pull  
Movement: F6B22
Strap/bracelet: Bracelet, leather strap, mil-strap nylon Price: Starting at $330
Reference Number: RA-AK0401L10A, RA-AK0402E10A, RA-AK0403N10A, RA-AK0404B10A, RA-AK0405Y10A
Expected Release: Available now

At its core, the Defender is a robust time and date watch, with added functionality of a day of the week indicator and 24-hour scale as well. The day indication and 24-hour subdial are located at 10:00 and 5:00 respectively and have reversed positions and sizes from the prior version of the Defender. It?s a matter of personal taste, I suppose, which layout you prefer, but I tend to think gen 2 is a bit better balanced and easier to read, on the whole. This version is very legible in all colorwa...