The Orient Classic Sun and Moon RA-AK0007S is the ivory-dial, rose gold-tone version of Orient’s large dress automatic with a 24-hour sun-and-moon disc. Roman numerals, day and date, sapphire crystal, and a brown leather strap. It is a statement Classic, not a slim Bambino and not a 200 m diver. Shop it as an in-house Orient from Chronospride in Australia.
Orient’s UK catalogue lists the F6B24 at 42.5 mm across, 55.0 mm lug-to-lug, and 14.0 mm thick, with 22 mm lugs. That length is why it wears bigger than a 40 mm Bambino even though the diameter looks similar on paper. Water resistance is 50 metres. The exhibition back shows the in-house automatic.
Who the RA-AK0007S suits
Buyers who want the sun-and-moon complication on a warm ivory dial rather than a white steel RA-AK0008S. Rose gold-tone case and brown leather read dress or evening; the 14 mm thickness and 55 mm lug-to-lug need a wrist that can take a tall Classic, not a 36 mm dress watch. If you want the white-dial steel sibling, see Orient Classic Sun and Moon RA-AK0008S. Collection context: Orient Sun and Moon Australia buying guide and Orient Classic.
Related browsing: Orient watches Australia. Case sizing: watch size calculator.
Specifications
- Reference: RA-AK0007S (store SKU RA-AK0007S30B)
- Collection: Orient Classic Sun and Moon
- Dial: Textured ivory; Roman numerals; sun-and-moon 24-hour disc; day and date
- Movement: In-house Orient F6B24, automatic with hand-winding and hacking seconds, 22 jewels, Made in Thailand
- Power reserve: 40 hours
- Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) on this F6 family
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds; day; date; 24-hour sun-and-moon indicator
- Case: Stainless steel with rose gold-tone finish, 42.5 mm width, 55.0 mm lug-to-lug, 14.0 mm thick, 22 mm lug width
- Crystal: Sapphire (front)
- Case back: Exhibition / see-through
- Strap: Brown leather, 22 mm
- Water resistance: 50 m (5 bar)
- Origin: Japanese brand. This unit is marked Made in Thailand
Why this Sun and Moon is different
Orient’s Classic Sun and Moon is a stacked module watch: the 24-hour sun-and-moon disc sits with day and date, which is why the case is 14 mm thick. The disc is a day/night indicator, not an astronomical moonphase that tracks the lunar month. Ivory plus rose gold-tone is the warm set; RA-AK0008S is the cooler white-and-steel set on the same F6B24 architecture.
F6B24 adds hand-winding and hacking versus older Orient sun-and-moon quartz or non-hacking automatics. Sapphire on the front is the practical upgrade over mineral-crystal Bambinos. It is still a 50 m dress watch. Ignore template pages that list 200 m on this reference — Orient UK, and matching retailer spec sheets for RA-AK0007S, state 50 m.
Size and wear
42.5 mm diameter with 55 mm lug-to-lug is a large Classic. On a 16–17 cm wrist it will cover a lot of the arm; on smaller wrists a Bambino Sun and Moon (about 41.5 mm, shorter lugs) is the easier daily. Thickness of 14 mm means it will print under a tight cuff. The 22 mm leather strap with a folding clasp is the intended fit; the lug width is 22 mm if you swap straps.
Water resistance, crystal, and care
50 m is splash and rain, not swimming. Sapphire on the front handles desk wear better than mineral. The leather strap does not like water. Hand-wind if it has stopped; hacking seconds lets you set the time against a reference. Do not force the day/date around the danger zone near midnight — set time first, then calendar, as with other Orient day-date automatics.
Frequently asked questions
What movement does the Orient RA-AK0007S use?
In-house Orient F6B24: automatic with hand-winding and hacking seconds, 22 jewels, about 40 hours of power reserve, Made in Thailand. Same calibre family as the white RA-AK0008S.
Is the sun-and-moon disc a true moonphase?
No. It is a 24-hour day/night display (sun and moon on a disc), plus separate day and date windows. It does not track the 29.5-day lunar cycle.
What is the case size of the RA-AK0007S?
Orient lists 42.5 mm width, 55.0 mm lug-to-lug, 14.0 mm thickness, and 22 mm lug width. It wears larger than a 38.4 mm or 40.5 mm Bambino.
Does the RA-AK0007S have a sapphire crystal?
Yes — sapphire on the front, with an exhibition case back. Water resistance is 50 metres.
How is RA-AK0007S different from RA-AK0008S?
Same F6B24 Classic Sun and Moon architecture. RA-AK0007S is textured ivory with a rose gold-tone case and brown leather. RA-AK0008S is the white-dial, steel-case counterpart.
Where can I buy the Orient Sun and Moon RA-AK0007S in Australia?
This listing is in stock at Chronospride. 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.
Listing photos may show an earlier example marked Movement Japan or Made in Japan. The watch we send is current production and is marked Made in Thailand.
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.
| Case-Size | 42.5mm |
|---|---|
| Band-Width | 22mm |
| Lug-Width | 22mm |
| Lug to lug size | 55mm |
| Case Thickness | 14mm |
