Model: Orient First Generation Day-Date FEV03001WY (White Dial)
Overview: A discontinued first generation Orient Day-Date reference, the FEV03001WY features a clean white dial paired with classic day-date functionality. Known for its simplicity and everyday wearability, it represents an increasingly scarce example of early modern Orient mechanical design.
History: Produced over two decades ago and now discontinued, first generation Orient Day-Date models have gradually become harder to source, especially in new old stock condition. The FEV03001WY sits within this early lineup, offering a straightforward and reliable mechanical watch at a time when Orient focused on accessible in-house movements and timeless designs.
Specifications and Condition:
Overall: Great Condition
Case: Great condition
Crystal: Clean
Dial: Clean
Movement: Servied
Bracelet/Strap: Original bracelet (fits up to 18cm wrist)
Includes: None
Movement:
Orient mechanical movement
Non Hacking / Non Winding
Dimensions:
36mm diameter
20mm lug width
11mm thickness
Design Details:
Clean white dial with strong legibility
Classic day-date layout
Simple applied indices and baton hands
Closing Note: The FEV03001WY is a great example of Orient’s early mechanical offerings — simple, reliable, and increasingly hard to find in NOS condition. As discontinued models continue to disappear from the market, pieces like this offer both everyday usability and growing collector appeal.
