Does it really never need a battery?

Yes. A solar cell under the dial charges a rechargeable cell from daylight and indoor light, so there is no battery to replace. Keep it out of a drawer for long stretches so it stays charged.

No. Its 30 m rating means splashes and brief handwashing only. Do not swim or shower with it.

How does it compare with a Citizen Eco-Drive?

Both are light-powered. Orient gives you sapphire crystal and a slim case; most Citizen Eco-Drive ladies' models use mineral glass but often rate higher for water resistance. Pick based on which matters more to you.

What size wrists does the 32.1 mm case suit?

It reads as a small, classic ladies' size and fits wrists from roughly 5.5 to 7 inches. The 16 mm band is narrow, so aftermarket straps are limited.

Is the dial easy to read?

The brown dial with silver-tone hands is legible in daylight, though contrast is lower than a white dial with black hands. There is no date window to clutter it.

The watch on its steel bracelet, a presentation box and the manual. No extra strap is included.

Where is the Orient Contemporary Solar Ladies Watch cheapest?

At Chrono24.com, for $186.00, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Orient Contemporary Solar Ladies Watch?

6 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, CreationWatches.com, Veloce, Walmart, Nubo Watches.

Orient Contemporary Solar Ladies Watch

Best price now

$186.00at Chrono24.comChecked Nov 5

Compared across 6 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Orient Contemporary Solar Ladies Watch

Best price now

$186.00at Chrono24.comChecked Nov 5

Compared across 6 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Visit Chrono24.com

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Last seen at $186.00 at Chrono24.com on Nov 5.
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Our take on the Orient Contemporary Solar Ladies Watch

A 32.1 mm solar-powered ladies' watch from Orient with a brown dial, silver-tone hands and a matching stainless steel bracelet. The solar movement charges from light and needs no battery changes, and sapphire crystal is a step above the mineral glass on most watches at this level. At 7.1 mm thick it sits flat on the wrist, and 30 m water resistance covers splashes and handwashing only. It suits buyers who want a small, low-maintenance dress watch; rivals like Citizen's Eco-Drive models offer similar solar tech, often with more water resistance.

Best forEveryday office and dress wearBuyers who want no battery changesSmall wrists that suit a 32 mm caseGift for a first proper watch

Pros

Solar movement charges from any light source
Sapphire crystal resists scratches
Slim 7.1 mm case slips under a cuff
Solid stainless steel case and bracelet
Brown dial stands out from plain white and black faces

Cons

30 m water resistance is splash-only
16 mm band limits strap swaps
No date window on this model
Solar cell under the dial can look slightly textured in some light

Orient Contemporary Solar Ladies Watch prices at every store

CreationWatches.comNew
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$170.00Checked Nov 5
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$195.61Checked Nov 5
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$204.11Checked Nov 5
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$234.99Checked Nov 5
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$274.99Checked Nov 5
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Orient Contemporary Solar Ladies Watch price history

Lowest price we've seen: $170.00 on Nov 6 at CreationWatches.com. Tracked across 7 stores since Nov 6.

About the Orient Contemporary Solar Ladies Watch

This ladies' watch has a brown dial with silver-tone hands. The case and band are both silver-tone stainless steel. The case measures 32.1 mm across and 7.1 mm thick, and the band is 16 mm wide.

It uses an Eco-Drive movement. The crystal is scratch-resistant sapphire, and the bezel is fixed. The caseback is solid, and the crown pulls and pushes. The band closes with a fold-over clasp with a safety release. Water resistance is 30 meters (100 feet).

Model: Orient RA-WG0603R10B
Movement: Eco-Drive
Dial: Brown, with silver-tone hands
Case: Silver-tone stainless steel, 32.1 mm x 7.1 mm
Band: Silver-tone stainless steel, 16 mm wide
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
Bezel: Fixed
Caseback: Solid
Clasp: Fold-over with safety release
Water resistance: 30 meters / 100 feet

Questions and answers

Does it really never need a battery?: Yes. A solar cell under the dial charges a rechargeable cell from daylight and indoor light, so there is no battery to replace. Keep it out of a drawer for long stretches so it stays charged.
Can I swim with it?: No. Its 30 m rating means splashes and brief handwashing only. Do not swim or shower with it.
How does it compare with a Citizen Eco-Drive?: Both are light-powered. Orient gives you sapphire crystal and a slim case; most Citizen Eco-Drive ladies' models use mineral glass but often rate higher for water resistance. Pick based on which matters more to you.
What size wrists does the 32.1 mm case suit?: It reads as a small, classic ladies' size and fits wrists from roughly 5.5 to 7 inches. The 16 mm band is narrow, so aftermarket straps are limited.
Is the dial easy to read?: The brown dial with silver-tone hands is legible in daylight, though contrast is lower than a white dial with black hands. There is no date window to clutter it.
What is in the box?: The watch on its steel bracelet, a presentation box and the manual. No extra strap is included.
Where is the Orient Contemporary Solar Ladies Watch cheapest?: At Chrono24.com, for $186.00, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Orient Contemporary Solar Ladies Watch?: 6 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, CreationWatches.com, Veloce, Walmart, Nubo Watches.