Orient Bambino

Although it is less famous in Europe than Seiko or Citizen, Orient is nevertheless a very impressive watch manufacturer offering amazing watches for the money.

The Orient Bambino is an affordable dress watch that can be bought in the $150 range. Orient is one of the rare affordable watch manufacturers developing their own in-house movements.

  • Ref: FAC00009N0
  • Diameter: 40.50 mm
  • Thickness: 11.80 mm
  • Lug width: 21.00 mm
  • Caliber: Orient F6724

The Orient Bambino 2nd-Gen automatic dress watch with cream dial and blue hands FAC00009N0. Available on eBay
The Orient Bambino 2nd-Gen automatic dress watch with cream dial and blue hands FAC00009N0. Available on eBay

This Orient Bambino is elegant and understated, although is has a significant wrist presence with a diameter of 40.5mm without crown. The thickness is 11mm, making it easy to hide under a sleeve.

Our favourite is the version 2 generation 2, which is already a few years old. It has a cream dial and gorgeous blue hands. If you're willing to overcome the 21mm lug width, it's a perfect watch collection starter.



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