If you want a readable everyday automatic that still looks like a cockpit instrument, the Orient Flight II is the one. The RA-AC0H03B10B (Orient also uses RN-AC0H03B and RA-AC0H03B) puts a matte black Type-B aviator dial in a 42.4 mm steel case, with large Arabic numerals, a railway minute track, and lume on the hands and markers. It is a mechanical watch you can actually see at a glance — on the desk, in the car, or after dark.
Why this Flight II works as a daily watch
Pilot watches often stop at 50 m water resistance and a push-pull crown. This one uses a screw-down crown and is rated to 100 m, so rain, washing up, and a swim are within the rating when the crown is locked. The F6722 calibre is Orient’s own automatic: 22 jewels, about 40 hours of reserve, hand-winding, and hacking seconds so you can set the time cleanly. The case is relatively slim at 11.6 mm, so it sits under a cuff better than many 42 mm sports watches.
The crystal is mineral, not sapphire — that is the honest trade-off at this price. The case back is solid (screwed), which suits a tool-style pilot more than an exhibition back. The supplied strap is black leather with white contrast stitching and a tang buckle; lug width is 22 mm if you want to swap to a NATO or bracelet later.
Specifications
- Brand / collection: Orient Flight II (Sports Pilot)
- References: RA-AC0H03B10B; also RA-AC0H03B, RN-AC0H03B, RA-AC0H03B10A
- Movement: Orient calibre F6722 automatic (Japan), 22 jewels, ~21,600 vph
- Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date window; hand-winding; hacking seconds
- Power reserve: approximately 40 hours
- Case: stainless steel, 42.4 mm diameter (excluding crown)
- Thickness: 11.6 mm
- Lug-to-lug: 49.4–49.5 mm
- Lug / strap width: 22 mm
- Crystal: mineral glass
- Crown: screw-down
- Case back: solid, screwed
- Dial: black Type-B aviator; luminous hands and markers; date at 3 o’clock
- Strap: black leather, tang buckle
- Water resistance: 100 m / 10 bar
- Weight: about 79 g
Some older listings round the case to 43 mm and 12 mm thick. Manufacturer and specialist catalogues list 42.4 mm by 11.6 mm; that is the figure we use here.
Who it is for
Buyers after an affordable Japan-made automatic with real wrist presence, a field/pilot look, and more water resistance than a typical dress watch. It is a men’s-size 42 mm, so try it if you already wear a Kamasu or a 40–42 mm Seiko 5. It is not a dive watch and it is not a dress Bambino — it sits in the field/pilot lane.
Browse more Orient watches and our pilot watches if you are comparing styles.
Frequently asked questions
What movement is inside the Orient RA-AC0H03B10B?
Orient calibre F6722: a Japan-made automatic with 22 jewels, roughly 40 hours of power reserve, hand-winding, and hacking seconds. It is the same family of in-house Orient movements used across many current Classics and sports models.
Is the Flight II water resistant enough for swimming?
It is rated to 100 metres with a screw-down crown. That is suitable for swimming and showering when the crown is fully screwed in. It is not a dive watch — do not use it for scuba. Rinse after salt water and keep the crown locked.
What is the case size of the Orient Flight RA-AC0H03B?
42.4 mm across, about 11.6 mm thick, and about 49.5 mm lug-to-lug, with 22 mm lugs. It wears like a full-size pilot, not a compact 38 mm dress watch.
Does it have a sapphire crystal?
No. Orient specifies mineral crystal on this reference. Mineral is easier to scratch than sapphire; it is also cheaper to replace. If sapphire is a hard requirement, look at Orient Kamasu or a Seiko Presage instead.
Is RN-AC0H03B the same watch as RA-AC0H03B10B?
Yes — Orient uses several catalogue codes for the same black-dial Flight II: RA-AC0H03B10B, RA-AC0H03B, RN-AC0H03B, and RA-AC0H03B10A. Confirm the black dial, leather strap, F6722, and 42.4 mm case.
Where can I buy the Orient Flight pilot watch in Australia?
This RA-AC0H03B10B is in stock at Chronospride for Australia-wide delivery on eligible orders. Authentic stock, inspected before dispatch. Free shipping Australia-wide on eligible orders. Covered by Chronospride’s 12 months warranty, handled by our team. See our authenticity and warranty page.
Authentic stock, inspected before dispatch. Free shipping Australia-wide on eligible orders. Covered by Chronospride’s 12 months warranty, handled by our team. See our authenticity and warranty page.
| MPN | RA-AC0H03B10B |
|---|---|
| GTIN | 4906006281978 |
| Gender | Men's |
| Band-Material | Leather |
| Case-Material | Stainless Steel |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Case-Size | 43mm |
| Band-Width | 22mm |
| Band-Colour | Black |
| Calibre | F6722 |
| Case-Colour | Silver |
| Face-Colour | Black |
| Brand | Orient |
| EAN | 4906006281978 |
| Jewels | 22 |
| Power reserve | 40 hours |
| UPC | 4906006281978 |
| Watch-Shape | Round |
| Water-Resistance-Rating | 100M |
