Orient Men's Bambino Small Seconds Japanese-Automatic Watch with Leather Strap, 21 mm

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There is no single winner in this category as each model has its advantages. People have different preferences, especially in watches. But personally, we prefer Small Seconds or Orient Bambino’s Version 5 model. What Orient Bambino Watch Should You Buy? What a thrilling time travel it was going from Versions 1 to 3. You had the classic Versions 1 and 2 until you encountered the modern-looking Version 3. The company’s goal in design was to produce quality watches that the average person would be able to afford.

Bambino collection, which is home to a wide range of affordable, classically elegant dress watches. It’s still super clean but isn’t as Scandinavian and line-forward. Meanwhile, the thinner hands seem to be inspired by Version II, making this watch a self-aware homage to its predecessors. It was a skeletonized watch with a beautiful movement underneath — a design style that would become popular in the following years. The V is just ornate enough that the open heart doesn’t look out of place on its design, but also minimal enough that it isn’t overly busy either. The best thing about the Orient Bambino is that it falls within a reasonably affordable price range, making it an excellent starting point for those who want to venture into watch collecting without spending a fortune, while still wanting to be recognized among watch enthusiasts.There are also special versions within each generation that combine features from the main versions with new design elements, such as the “Bambino Small Seconds” and the “Open Heart” generation. The hour markers are all Arabic, in a fanciful serif font, while the Feuille hands add a touch of whimsy. The Orient Bambino, 38mm Once you inspect its dial, the first thing you would notice is its slimmer hands and markers comparable to those of Version 1. These slim hands share the same color as the markings. if you prefer a more contemporary look, Version III has an almost Scandinavian feel about it. Meanwhile, Version II’s Roman indices make it more vintage looking, while Version I sits somewhere in the middle. What makes this version distinct is that, though there are fewer colorways, they’re much more nuanced, offering more than just color variations.

This is quite acceptable considering that it is one of the most economical mechanisms of the brand. You can also tell the hour markers apart from other markings with their more rounded shape tapering at the end. If it was 18 millimeters, not only would the proportions be slightly more in line with other smaller watches, but there would be a near-endless supply of replacement straps available from which to choose. As is, the market’s limited on 17-millimeter straps. Different Orient Bambino watch versions vary their dial’s designs. Meanwhile, the Orient Bambino watch generations have their unique internal automatic movement mechanics.The Bambino Generation 2 Calibre F6724 has related yet distinct versions for the Bambino Open Heart Orient and Small Seconds models. The gem-shaped onion crown, stepped case front, and outer train give the watch an antiquey vibe and also make the dial look busier than the other versions.

What makes this model unique is its integration of the Orient Calibre F6T22. Expect to see this movement in an open-heart watch type. In terms of size, all versions (including the special editions) have a diameter of 40.5 mm, except for the fourth version, which measures 42 mm. These sizes may be slightly larger than what is typically used for a dress watch, but they fit perfectly on most male wrists. The Bambino 36mm is essentially a shrunken, more modest version of the full-size Bambino. Orient Bambino 36mm Apart from this watch’s brilliant elegance appeal, if the original colors don’t sit well with you then… On a basic level, the Bambino 36mm’s pros far outweigh the cons. Sure, the 17-millimeter strap might be a pain, and maybe there aren’t as many variations as the larger Bambino.

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One thing we love is the classical appeal the Open Heart exudes. Its classic dress watch appeal shines brightly in a busy and crowded room. The key lies in the water resistance, specifically in the phrase used to indicate it. In the first generation, it is displayed as “Water Resist,” while in the second and subsequent generations, it appears as “Water Resistant,” with the exception of the “Smart Seconds” series, which does not include this phrase.

This dress watch retains the domed dial and crystal style of Bambino Orient watches. Yet, its skeleton-style layout makes the difference by standing out in class. And finally, we rest our case with this. It’s so affordable you could send your kids to college easily even if you bought it RIGHT NOW! Add that it has that super clean dial, and it makes a very good case for itself against another affordable dress watch: the Timex Marlin. On the other hand, the second-generation Orient Bambino watches, including the “Small Seconds” version, feature an F6722 movement, an evolution of the 48743 with 22 jewels and 42 hours of power reserve. We’ve outlined this Buyer’s Guide to guide you in buying that perfect Orient Bambino watch. Generation 1 vs. Generation 2Just imagine…wearing this watch with a t-shirt and shorts while sipping on coffee and eating avocado toast in an outdoor cafe would definitely get heads turning! You have the control to recharge the watch for power reserve. Also, you can manipulate the date and hands in a manual setup. The original Bambino measures over 41 millimeters, and it looks like it’s every bit of it. That’s too large for many guys, so the 36-millimeter case size is refreshing. For several reasons, the Bambino is a flagship of sorts for the brand, thanks to this dress watch heritage. It’s a high-value, highly esteemed timepiece that comes in a few generations and versions, which we’ll dive into right now. Orient Bambino: Generations vs. Versions