Orient Men's '2nd Gen. Bambino Ver. 2' Japanese Automatic Stainless Steel and Leather Dress Watch

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Below are examples of the different versions (we’ve only put two of each example below, but you can find all the models with links at the bottom of this post). Its shape makes it a target, too- you don’t realize the difference the extra few millimeters makes when getting into vehicles, reaching into drawers, and on. Its looks are fitting (the crocodile grain feels right at home with the rest of the aesthetic), but it feels underwhelming in comparison to the rest of the watch. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic.

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In that respect, the Orient Bambino and the workhorse movement inside it does an excellent job filling its niche as well. When I was 7 years old, I had an accident with my first ever pocket knife - a small slip joint swiss army style knife, that resulted in a trip to the ER and 7 stitches.You can follow his cycling and snowboarding adventures on Instagram as he pursues the perfect 3-watch collection.

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The Bambino is one of those hidden gems- a genuine good value that wears and feels way above its MSRP.While this particular model that I’m reviewing has a water resistance rating of 30 meters, other models can feature up to 50 meters.

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But truthfully, this is a dress watch and not a watch built for rugged functionality – you should not be subjecting to the elements. You can also shave off 1 mm with a knife if your strap material is a solid color and the cut won’t show. It’s not obnoxious, but for my wrists at least, it is 1-2mm outside what I consider the ideal dress watch diameter. The Bambino Small Seconds removes the large water resistant text and just has the Orient logo on the front.

Outside of sale times, most people will find better deals and more frequent sales through third-parties. The Gen 2 versions (and Open Heart) will allow you to wind your watch and stop your second hand while adjusting the time, but other than that, the differences shouldn’t be enough to sway you either way if this is your first dress watch. The popular Orient Bambino dress watch features a simple, clean and elegant design, which is loved throughout the world. Version 5 (new in 2018) changes up the dial design quite a bit, introducing a new font and a different look, almost a different vibe.

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These watches feature a cutout in their dials at 9 o'clock, offering a view of the caliber F6T22's ticking balance beneath. The numerals and narrow dauphine hands are rose gold and contrast beautifully with the silver-white dial and stainless steel case.

If you’re looking for something very high end, we recommend going straight to a custom strap maker such as JonesinTokyo. Most people end up with a classic brown or black leather strap (depending on your dial color), but the versatility the Bambino offers is what makes it is such a great beginner watch. But with every new iteration, a certain things remain the same: a signature domed crystal, a domed dial, and the ability to wear it anytime, anywhere, and with anything. Bambino Open Heart (below) takes the design cues from the Version 4, removes the date window and adds an open heart view into the watch mechanism.