If this was 38 or 39 , I will buy it . I have 5 orients in my collection . Breaks my heart , this is one the best looking orient watch i have seen . Love those leather bracelets .
I have small wrists like 6.25 inches, the bambino is a bit big but wears fine because the lugs are shorter and it is just as wearable as most 38/39 mm watches I think you are just looking for an excuse not to buy a very nice dress watch at a very good price.
Thanks for this review. I love Orient Bambino watches. They give style and quality for a very reasonable price. The small seconds looks a million dollars to me. Absolutely beautiful!
I really appreciate your reviews very much. You cover everything anyone would need to know in a very considered way, meticulous but still entertaining. And as a sub note I've just bought this same model largely based on your review so thank you!
Gorgeous piece!!! I do have 4 Orient watches in my humble collection... But I think if this model came in a smaller version, it would be perfect!!!! 37mm is the sweet spot for a dress watch ...
I sold my v4 Bambino to help fund the purchase of an Orient Polaris. If I were going to get a Bambino again, I think the small seconds would be at the top of my list. Nice review!
@@RelativeTime Ha, no, I had to go back to the US for a week for a wedding. I listed it at auction to end the day I arrived, then immediately mailed it out.
Thanks for the very nice review. I have three Bambinos including this one. This is my favorite. It wears thinner than it is due to the domed crystal. On my wrist, the extra 1mm of thickness created by the see-through case back actually helps mitigate against my protruding wrist bone and I love being able to see the movement.
Totally agree, it is chunky. They should drop the exhibition back, and the date. That might allow them to slim it down at least to 10mm. 38mm diameter would be better as well.
Personally, it looks great, I would have omitted the date complication for a cleaner look improved look. Lets be honest tired older eyes likely cannot see it anyway and everyone is walking around with a personal computer in their pocket with every piece of information you could ever need to know. I think this one is my favorite Orient so a likely purchase in the not so distant future.
I'm surprised they haven't made a non date version. They might as well. Actually i take that back. The open heart version is a no date, but I'm not sure I like the look. www.orientwatchusa.com/collections/bambino/products/ra-ag0002s10a
@@RelativeTime If you are looking for a watch that looks like this Orient but with better proportions See: The 2016 Compadre 8012G Dial diameter: 38.5mm Powered by a hand-wound non-hacking silent Seagull ST-1700A Thickness: 8mm Crystal: domed mineral crystal Power reserve: 52 hours Lume: Incredibly weak but present Too bad, their production run ended 3 years prior
I love the small seconds complication on a watch. This one is no different, and the rest of the dial is beautifully classic. However, the date window seems totally out of place and really kills the look of the watch. I'm also not in favor of the choice of handset, it just doesn't work. Thanks for a great review!
FYI- a "small seconds" is actually not a complication at all, the seconds are actually naturally being driven by the 4th wheel at the 6 o'clock position without any additional wheels, a center seconds hand however, is a "complication" since additional wheels and pinions are being added to the basic movement in order to move the natural position of the seconds hands into the center. I totally agree with your comment about the date window, in a dial layout such as this, either should be no-date, or move the date window somewhere else to keep the dial in "balance" (that is what some more expensive brands are doing)
Love the Bambino but ended up returning it and got the Vostok Classica 690B24 instead. I am very happy with it. Mechanical (not automatic), thin, simple, and slightly smaller in diameter than the Bambino. Better for dress on my 7.5” wrist. I even kept the inexpensive black leather strap because it just looked perfect. Price $145.
Unfortunately they are all sold out on meranom... have been for a bit. So not sure if they are coming back. Otherwise I would of bought one a few months ago.
Need to see a Bambino small seconds Railroad version with big black arabic numbers on a white dial with secondary 24 hour red numbers and blue sword hands and a stainless band. This particular version shown does look a lot like my father's classic 1950's Bulova. the only way to make it better is to go to a 2-4-6-8-10-12 instead of the 3-6-9-12 numbered dial used.
I've got the white dial small seconds and think it looks fantastic. Unlike you, it prompted me to get rid of an earlier Bambino, which was the cream dial with blue hands. Just felt like the small seconds was head and shoulders above the others in terms of classiness/attractiveness. Do wish it were smaller though -- 38mm would be ideal.
You know I actually cancelled my order for the same Gen 2 V2 that you have but was told that it was ready for despatch as I was going to change my mind and get the champagne dial small seconds. Anyway it arrived. Upon opening the box, I thought to myself, I nearly missed out on this beauty of I were to have returned it. Its a stunning looking watch with the rose gold roman numerals, sweeping second hand and vintage looks. Now after seeing this video of the small seconds version and knowing I could have ordered it instead, I'm glad I got to open the box of the Gen 2. It's met every expectation I had. I know it'll be quite some time now before I look at getting another watch.
I think they are back in stock now, but not sure how long. They were out for so long. Although I've noticed that Undone has a peanuts collaboration as well, but nothing that looks as good as that marlin.
@@RelativeTime Can you tell me how to open the caseback? Normally there are screws on the case back or some kind of little slots to open it with a case opener. But this caseback look almost blank. Is there a notch on the side to open it with a knife?
A fine review. You should take a look at the golden Seiko Solar watch. It's small, slim, rectangular, classy, elegant - and quite accurate. It doesn't have a seconds hand nor a date indicator, though. (Personally, I don't mind.) I mention it because it has the advantage in terms of accuracy and size. And yes, it falls within the same price range as the 2nd generation bambino.
Just phenomenal value, even more so at the discounted rates as available at several quality online shops. Since I already have 2 Marlins (1 silver snoopy and 1 white Charlie Brown), I just bought, but yet to be received, Orient Star Classic in white to get slightly smaller diameter (though it’s pretty thick). Great vid, but do prefer the small seconds version to every other, it’s a layout I very much appreciate.
I have one and like it a lot; not as much as my Orient Star with power reserve and 38mm case. I too think the case back was a mistake. Not only does it add height, it is also a snap back versus a screw back like on the other Bambinos. Snap backs are the worst. Extremely hard to open and close without leaving evidence. Great review!
I love the design of the Bambino, but I'll never buy one simply because it's too big for a dress watch. If and when Orient ever made a 36-38mm Bambino, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
I agree with the smaller size, adding that a 20mm lug with and no date would be a killer design. It is so simple. How can ignore this most of the watchmakers?? Unbelievable. Do they consider that 41-42mm potatoes are better? Ok, for Casio let it be 50mm, but for office time pieces smaller is better.
Enjoyed the review. I own this piece in champagne as well. I wish it were a mm or two narrower as it wears a bit larger than I would prefer for a dress watch, even on my 8” wrist. I don’t mind the height and I do find it a beautiful piece.
I think it looks great simple dial that's nice and clean with a small second hand and the date moved to the center just little looks great, and the dial with the sunburst has a great look.
This does look very much like the marlin. I fell in love with the looks of the quartz marlin and was excited when they released the automatic version. I was disappointed to see that it only had bar indicies and not the Arabic numerals. That was what I liked the most on the quartz version. Although this does not have the same art deco style numerals, I think I like the looks of this one more than either the quartz marlin or the auto. I don't really have much need for a dress watch, but if my willpower or lack there of caves I will consider a Bambino as I am a huge Orient fan. I own three Orients, I also have three Seiko watches that are similar to my Orients, but they never get the wrist time that my Orients get. I am sure my willpower will eventually fold and I will get a bambino. Its just a matter of which model. As usual the review was great and very informative. Thanks for your work and your passion.
Aawww, what a cutie (Odin)! Purely based on looks I would have kept the newer Bambino, but I might feel different if I had a chance to wear them both. Thanks for the review!
Apart from Bambino i have an Orient Monarch too. Instead of small seconds i preferred mechanical movement courtesy of Orient. But i still think those small second versions are on the top of Bambino line. The one with cream dial is awesome for price.
I just ordered toe rose gold version and think it will look great on my 8 inch wrist. I have already sourced a custom long 21mm vintage style band. I will be using the stock Orient gold buckle on it so that everything flows visually. Thanks Shane!
Relative Time , the strap is coming from Jack Foster of Greenville South Carolina. They do nice work and the website is set up so that you can order a custom strap very easily for prices that rival, even beat other strap companies.
flawless review as always. And I know the pain of trying to find a 21mm watch strap as I wanted to use something different than what my Tissot Seastar came with.
Awesome videos as always, I've yet to own a bambino, but every time i watch your videos, the more i want the watch you are reviewing, maybe you can review one of my watches some day, if you live in Houston TX. Say hi to little Oden 🐶
Great review. Love Orient. Superb colour. But as I personally don't like numerals or small seconds I'm pretty sure this isn't on my Christmas list. However like most Orient's no doubt it's a great watch
The Small Seconds appeals to me more. However the added thickness is disappointing. Also, your dog looks quite adorable. I hope you love him and treat him well.
Very thoughtful and thorough review as always. Out of curiosity you mentioned you were going to possibly sell this watch. While this particular watch is of no interest to me, wondering how you sell your watches. Do you only sell locally or to friends/family? If not, I’d be interested to be kept abreast of possible watches that may become available. Thanks again Shane! P.S. Not sure if shadows were in play or not, but it looks like a small caterpillar was parked on your upper lip 😂
😂 That's just me being lazy. Also why I usually stay clean shaven. My dad always had a mustache for the longest time, but I don't think I look good with facial hair. Sometimes people will just email me after watching a review. But usually I just put things up on ebay. It's not the best way, way too many fees these days, but it's the quickest and least hassle free way.
I like the look of both them, but if pressed to pick one, I probably would choose the small seconds. However I have just ordered the new Mileneal Prestige (Green) after watching ‘Just the watch’ review last week, so that’s my dress watch for the collection acquired. Thanks for the review Shane. B.
It's a 24 hour special edition. Although it think the fully lumed dial version are sold out, at least for now. Should have a review done for it by the end of Aug.
Great in-depth review! I can't swear to it, but I don't think the casebacks are interchangeable between the V2 and the SS. It looks like they are screwdown and press-in, respectively. Love both watches, but the white date wheel on the champagne dial SS bugs me a bit.
Lovely looking watch. I would make the date window circular, to compliment the flowing circular lines of the watch. Great review, Shane went into a lot of detail☘
I'm a fan of a small seconds hand; it looks like a vintage watch, which I like. However, I agree that the thickness steals back some of the vintage vibe. Orient has always been a little thicker in most cases and I think a small seconds hand requires an additional reduction gearset and that likely adds height. I dunno, pros and cons. I too like v2, but don't like Roman numerals. None of these are perfect, so I'll compromise a little with any choice.
Great to see a comprehensive review of this model Bambino. I have been tempted to get the sub second also. In the end I decided to stick to my gen 2 version 2 with the cream dial. I prefer the blue hands and the seconds track. I think the sub second hand looks a bit simple for my taste. If it was a bit more refined then it would be better for me. Hopefully your watch collection will be kept out of Odin's reach! 😂🐺
Cadisen Diamond with miyota 9015, saphire, silver-white sandy face and not direct but obvious homage to the PP Calatrava and with lower price wins it for me. What a jewel from AliE. But I love B SS as well.
they should have done even numerals so that date window wouldn't look so odd, also with such a huge dial they could have added sub seconds markers like on the tissot
I know, but I can't tell you first hand they aren't. Sometimes I think they measure the case height itself and don't account for the caseback. I'm working on my Orient Triton (Neptune) review and it has a similar issue. The height without the caseback is what Orient reports, but with it's about .7mm taller.
Tell them amateurs @ orient to remove that disrupting date window and also get rid of the caseback nobody really cares since it ruins the thickness of the watch. There u go, decent vintage looking watch there! Thanks!
I've always loved the ascetics of the Bambino line, but a couple things have always kept me from purchasing. # 1 - It's too big. A classically styled dress watch should be in the 36-38mm range. # 2 - Those darn 21mm lugs. In a moment of weakness, I could almost go for the 40.5mm size, but what are they thinking with those lugs!!! Despite my near 8 inch wrists, I wear a 38mm Hamilton Intra-matic 3-4 days a week, so I'll admit, I'm very jaded.
Both nice, but I'd go with the V2. Never been a huge fan of open heart watches, but more because the V2 design is a bit different then most dress watches out there. Has more of a vintage look then a clean bauhaus design.
I've always like this particular model. It's just that date window execution. Always bothers me. It does interrupt an other wise clean and symmetrical dial design. I really would have preferred they omit the window if not for a future version of the small seconds. 12.5mm thickness is not that bad. But agree it would have been better with lesser thickness. As with the 21mm lug space.. it's not that big a deal. As with watches with 19mm. Just squeeze in the next common strap size of 22mm which most of us have or can more easily get if a 21mm option is not available. I would still opt to get a 22mm since I could double its use with other watches I have with 22mm.
I've got this same ORIENT AP0003S BAMBINO. I just wish Orient would make this one without the date complication and 38-39 instead of 40.5mm in diameter. Then they would really be spot on, 'vintagewise'. However I do agree that this is one of their best looking dress watches. I wouldn't have bought it if I felt otherwise. Thank you for, again, a nice review (I got here looking for Vostok reviews, just bought the 420270, with the 'clean bezel': love it)
Thanks, glad you found the channel. Orient has released a 36mm version for women, but I think men could wear it just as easily. Haven't seen one in person yet, but looks good. wornandwound.com/baselworld-2019-first-look-at-the-new-36mm-classic-date-bambino-from-orient/
As much as I do like watching what reviewed sometimes I don't because it brings my attention to all the things about a watch that I originally didn't care about but now do such a the date window.
I don't know, this Bambinos just doesn't do for me... To large (38 is a sweet spot for dress watch), odd lug width etc. The version 2 with roman numerals is the only one that (partialy) makes my adrenalin flow...
Supposedly a 36mm bambino is out, or coming out. So migh try to find one sometime. But I'm going to be looking more towards 38mm and seiko for the next couple dress watches I do.
One of the best looking Bambinos. Although I recently got a Vario Empire which may be replacing my Bambino. I haven't really worn it since I got the Vario.
Good review as always. Feel a display back isn't worth it for this. It's not much of a movement to look at decoration wise. If you want to borrow my ocean star it's somewhere btwn Tianjin, China and us customs.
I have a Orient Envoy which to me is a better version of the Bambino’s. Its 22 mm lug with 41-42mm sunburst dial and a open heart. Exhibition case back.
I had the black dial but sold it. black dial i definitely do not recommend..it's very flat black with not much detail. date window always bothered me too. I now just have my v4 bauhaus white face.
Nice 👍🏼. If it was a 20mm lug, a Safire crystal, and a 50 meter depth rating it would be perfection of course the price would go up with those features. You should keep them both 😁
that Bambino looks gorgeous! I agree that the see-trough caseback is not that nice given the movement finish. but man, that Timex is awfull under macro. I guess thats another reason to avoid them.
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If this was 38 or 39 , I will buy it . I have 5 orients in my collection . Breaks my heart , this is one the best looking orient watch i have seen . Love those leather bracelets .
What kind of sad robot are you that 1 (one) millimeter is so consequential??
I still got it. It's indeed a bit bigger, but not too much. Still a good dress watch.
theres a 37mm version now, the ladies bambino
I have small wrists like 6.25 inches, the bambino is a bit big but wears fine because the lugs are shorter and it is just as wearable as most 38/39 mm watches I think you are just looking for an excuse not to buy a very nice dress watch at a very good price.
Thanks for this review. I love Orient Bambino watches. They give style and quality for a very reasonable price.
The small seconds looks a million dollars to me. Absolutely beautiful!
I really appreciate your reviews very much. You cover everything anyone would need to know in a very considered way, meticulous but still entertaining. And as a sub note I've just bought this same model largely based on your review so thank you!
Thank you. I hope you like it.
Sometimes these reviews are labors of love. I never seem to have enough time to make them all.
Gorgeous piece!!! I do have 4 Orient watches in my humble collection... But I think if this model came in a smaller version, it would be perfect!!!! 37mm is the sweet spot for a dress watch ...
I sold my v4 Bambino to help fund the purchase of an Orient Polaris. If I were going to get a Bambino again, I think the small seconds would be at the top of my list. Nice review!
Probably a good choice. Did you use Ebay in Japan for that?
@@RelativeTime Ha, no, I had to go back to the US for a week for a wedding. I listed it at auction to end the day I arrived, then immediately mailed it out.
Thanks for the very nice review. I have three Bambinos including this one. This is my favorite. It wears thinner than it is due to the domed crystal. On my wrist, the extra 1mm of thickness created by the see-through case back actually helps mitigate against my protruding wrist bone and I love being able to see the movement.
I like the small seconds but hadn't realised it was thicker than normal. Thanks for showing it.
It's jut 1mm so not to bad, but I was surprised when I discovered it.
Totally agree, it is chunky. They should drop the exhibition back, and the date. That might allow them to slim it down at least to 10mm. 38mm diameter would be better as well.
Great review. I agree with you, a display back is really unnecessary on this watch. I wish Orient made a Bambino a no-date. Fantastic videography :)
The display back is a hindrance, especially for someone who would want to convert their Bambino into a divers watch.
Jeffrey Wood a smaller size, *20*mm lug width, no date, sapphire crystal, and drilled lug holes would make this a great watch for the price.
AS far as I know their is no non date version. But I saw that a 36mm bambino might be on the way.
Personally, it looks great, I would have omitted the date complication for a cleaner look improved look. Lets be honest tired older eyes likely cannot see it anyway and everyone is walking around with a personal computer in their pocket with every piece of information you could ever need to know. I think this one is my favorite Orient so a likely purchase in the not so distant future.
I'm surprised they haven't made a non date version. They might as well.
Actually i take that back. The open heart version is a no date, but I'm not sure I like the look.
www.orientwatchusa.com/collections/bambino/products/ra-ag0002s10a
@@RelativeTime If you are looking for a watch that looks like this Orient but with better proportions
See: The 2016 Compadre 8012G
Dial diameter: 38.5mm
Powered by a hand-wound non-hacking silent Seagull ST-1700A
Thickness: 8mm
Crystal: domed mineral crystal
Power reserve: 52 hours
Lume: Incredibly weak but present
Too bad, their production run ended 3 years prior
This can be dressed down. This is the one watch where you have to see it in person to know how beautiful it is
I love the small seconds complication on a watch. This one is no different, and the rest of the dial is beautifully classic. However, the date window seems totally out of place and really kills the look of the watch. I'm also not in favor of the choice of handset, it just doesn't work. Thanks for a great review!
FYI- a "small seconds" is actually not a complication at all, the seconds are actually naturally being driven by the 4th wheel at the 6 o'clock position without any additional wheels, a center seconds hand however, is a "complication" since additional wheels and pinions are being added to the basic movement in order to move the natural position of the seconds hands into the center.
I totally agree with your comment about the date window, in a dial layout such as this, either should be no-date, or move the date window somewhere else to keep the dial in "balance" (that is what some more expensive brands are doing)
I agree with you, also, as a dress watch I think it should be 37-39 mm.
Love the Bambino but ended up returning it and got the Vostok Classica 690B24 instead. I am very happy with it. Mechanical (not automatic), thin, simple, and slightly smaller in diameter than the Bambino. Better for dress on my 7.5” wrist. I even kept the inexpensive black leather strap because it just looked perfect. Price $145.
Great watch. Much better than to the Bambino. No date, 20 mm strap and a 39 mm case.
Unfortunately they are all sold out on meranom... have been for a bit. So not sure if they are coming back. Otherwise I would of bought one a few months ago.
This year I bought a Bambino V2 with cream dial. I am in love with it!
This small seconds seems like a old classic watch. I really like how it looks!
Your voice and delivery is so damn relaxing and enjoyable
Thanks!
Need to see a Bambino small seconds Railroad version with big black arabic numbers on a white dial with secondary 24 hour red numbers and blue sword hands and a stainless band. This particular version shown does look a lot like my father's classic 1950's Bulova. the only way to make it better is to go to a 2-4-6-8-10-12 instead of the 3-6-9-12 numbered dial used.
Another great review. Thanks for the detailed look at this great affordable watch.
A nice little watch as is. A no date version would be killer. Cheers
I've got the white dial small seconds and think it looks fantastic. Unlike you, it prompted me to get rid of an earlier Bambino, which was the cream dial with blue hands. Just felt like the small seconds was head and shoulders above the others in terms of classiness/attractiveness. Do wish it were smaller though -- 38mm would be ideal.
I like the open heart. Much like oxford dress shoes with broguing or a cap toe, i find the details make it more casual and suitable for dressing down
You know I actually cancelled my order for the same Gen 2 V2 that you have but was told that it was ready for despatch as I was going to change my mind and get the champagne dial small seconds. Anyway it arrived. Upon opening the box, I thought to myself, I nearly missed out on this beauty of I were to have returned it. Its a stunning looking watch with the rose gold roman numerals, sweeping second hand and vintage looks. Now after seeing this video of the small seconds version and knowing I could have ordered it instead, I'm glad I got to open the box of the Gen 2. It's met every expectation I had. I know it'll be quite some time now before I look at getting another watch.
It's really amazing at how good Bambinos look for how little they cost.
Great review and extraordinary photography, as always. Thanks Shane.
This is my favorite Bambino... it reminds me of the Longines line of Heritage watches.
I'm thinking of getting a Timex Marlin Snoopy silhouette. Before they stop making them.
I think they are back in stock now, but not sure how long. They were out for so long. Although I've noticed that Undone has a peanuts collaboration as well, but nothing that looks as good as that marlin.
@@RelativeTime Can you tell me how to open the caseback? Normally there are screws on the case back or some kind of little slots to open it with a case opener. But this caseback look almost blank. Is there a notch on the side to open it with a knife?
A fine review. You should take a look at the golden Seiko Solar watch. It's small, slim, rectangular, classy, elegant - and quite accurate. It doesn't have a seconds hand nor a date indicator, though. (Personally, I don't mind.) I mention it because it has the advantage in terms of accuracy and size. And yes, it falls within the same price range as the 2nd generation bambino.
Just phenomenal value, even more so at the discounted rates as available at several quality online shops. Since I already have 2 Marlins (1 silver snoopy and 1 white Charlie Brown), I just bought, but yet to be received, Orient Star Classic in white to get slightly smaller diameter (though it’s pretty thick). Great vid, but do prefer the small seconds version to every other, it’s a layout I very much appreciate.
I have one and like it a lot; not as much as my Orient Star with power reserve and 38mm case. I too think the case back was a mistake. Not only does it add height, it is also a snap back versus a screw back like on the other Bambinos. Snap backs are the worst. Extremely hard to open and close without leaving evidence. Great review!
I love the design of the Bambino, but I'll never buy one simply because it's too big for a dress watch. If and when Orient ever made a 36-38mm Bambino, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
I agree with the smaller size, adding that a 20mm lug with and no date would be a killer design. It is so simple. How can ignore this most of the watchmakers?? Unbelievable. Do they consider that 41-42mm potatoes are better? Ok, for Casio let it be 50mm, but for office time pieces smaller is better.
They make Orient Stars in that size, but never figured out why they don;t with a bambino. Unless they are leaving that part of the market to Seiko.
@@RelativeTime Thing is, the closest Seiko watches to the Bambino are their Presage cocktails and they're all 40.5mm too.
Enjoyed the review. I own this piece in champagne as well. I wish it were a mm or two narrower as it wears a bit larger than I would prefer for a dress watch, even on my 8” wrist. I don’t mind the height and I do find it a beautiful piece.
I think it looks great simple dial that's nice and clean with a small second hand and the date moved to the center just little looks great, and the dial with the sunburst has a great look.
This does look very much like the marlin. I fell in love with the looks of the quartz marlin and was excited when they released the automatic version. I was disappointed to see that it only had bar indicies and not the Arabic numerals. That was what I liked the most on the quartz version. Although this does not have the same art deco style numerals, I think I like the looks of this one more than either the quartz marlin or the auto. I don't really have much need for a dress watch, but if my willpower or lack there of caves I will consider a Bambino as I am a huge Orient fan. I own three Orients, I also have three Seiko watches that are similar to my Orients, but they never get the wrist time that my Orients get. I am sure my willpower will eventually fold and I will get a bambino. Its just a matter of which model. As usual the review was great and very informative. Thanks for your work and your passion.
Thank you. Although depending on how long you wait, there will probably be a few more bambino versions available.
Excellent review. If I wore a dress watch, it would be a Bambino.
Aawww, what a cutie (Odin)! Purely based on looks I would have kept the newer Bambino, but I might feel different if I had a chance to wear them both. Thanks for the review!
Apart from Bambino i have an Orient Monarch too. Instead of small seconds i preferred mechanical movement courtesy of Orient. But i still think those small second versions are on the top of Bambino line. The one with cream dial is awesome for price.
I just ordered toe rose gold version and think it will look great on my 8 inch wrist. I have already sourced a custom long 21mm vintage style band. I will be using the stock Orient gold buckle on it so that everything flows visually. Thanks Shane!
Very nice! Who did you order the strap from? Always good to know who sells 21mm. Hope you enjoy it!
Relative Time , the strap is coming from Jack Foster of Greenville South Carolina. They do nice work and the website is set up so that you can order a custom strap very easily for prices that rival, even beat other strap companies.
flawless review as always. And I know the pain of trying to find a 21mm watch strap as I wanted to use something different than what my Tissot Seastar came with.
Supposedly Armilla is going to be making some leather ones in 21mm. But they haven't fully got their leather facilities up and running yet.
Awesome videos as always, I've yet to own a bambino, but every time i watch your videos, the more i want the watch you are reviewing, maybe you can review one of my watches some day, if you live in Houston TX. Say hi to little Oden 🐶
I will, but he is too busy crazy running around the house. 😀
Great review. Love Orient. Superb colour. But as I personally don't like numerals or small seconds I'm pretty sure this isn't on my Christmas list. However like most Orient's no doubt it's a great watch
The Small Seconds appeals to me more. However the added thickness is disappointing. Also, your dog looks quite adorable. I hope you love him and treat him well.
Yup. Both my pups are completely spoiled.
The bambino is Orient's Seiko 5, the number of styles and options is growing. It's a lot of watch for the price
Thats a good way of looking at it.
Very thoughtful and thorough review as always. Out of curiosity you mentioned you were going to possibly sell this watch. While this particular watch is of no interest to me, wondering how you sell your watches. Do you only sell locally or to friends/family? If not, I’d be interested to be kept abreast of possible watches that may become available. Thanks again Shane!
P.S. Not sure if shadows were in play or not, but it looks like a small caterpillar was parked on your upper lip 😂
😂 That's just me being lazy. Also why I usually stay clean shaven. My dad always had a mustache for the longest time, but I don't think I look good with facial hair.
Sometimes people will just email me after watching a review. But usually I just put things up on ebay. It's not the best way, way too many fees these days, but it's the quickest and least hassle free way.
I like the look of both them, but if pressed to pick one, I probably would choose the small seconds. However I have just ordered the new Mileneal Prestige (Green) after watching ‘Just the watch’ review last week, so that’s my dress watch for the collection acquired. Thanks for the review Shane. B.
Saw that as well. Loved the color scheme on those. Seemed like a really great price.
Another great review. That Vostok though! Wow that turned out great. I need more info on that one please.
It's a 24 hour special edition. Although it think the fully lumed dial version are sold out, at least for now. Should have a review done for it by the end of Aug.
Pure pleasure. Thanks for the excellent video! I like all the Bambinos. Bring on the Seiko 5's!
I didn’t know Orient make a ladies version. Thank you for information.
So far I haven't seen it, but some point I would like to.
Great in-depth review! I can't swear to it, but I don't think the casebacks are interchangeable between the V2 and the SS. It looks like they are screwdown and press-in, respectively. Love both watches, but the white date wheel on the champagne dial SS bugs me a bit.
Orients are gorgeous watch. 😎😎😎
They are some of my favorites.
Looks like Omega Seamaster 1948 small second with the hands from Omega Seamaster 1948 three-hander.
Nice review and you’ll be glad when Odin gets out of his hand biting scratching phase. Lol
Lovely looking watch. I would make the date window circular, to compliment the flowing circular lines of the watch. Great review, Shane went into a lot of detail☘
I agree with you If there as to be a date window it should be a circular one.
@@Oliveiragfak Thank you,Miguel. Strange how few watches have a circular window☘
A circular date window would look much better. Maybe even at the 6.
I'm a fan of a small seconds hand; it looks like a vintage watch, which I like. However, I agree that the thickness steals back some of the vintage vibe. Orient has always been a little thicker in most cases and I think a small seconds hand requires an additional reduction gearset and that likely adds height. I dunno, pros and cons. I too like v2, but don't like Roman numerals. None of these are perfect, so I'll compromise a little with any choice.
Great to see a comprehensive review of this model Bambino. I have been tempted to get the sub second also. In the end I decided to stick to my gen 2 version 2 with the cream dial. I prefer the blue hands and the seconds track. I think the sub second hand looks a bit simple for my taste. If it was a bit more refined then it would be better for me.
Hopefully your watch collection will be kept out of Odin's reach! 😂🐺
Good video I think you made the right choice I like the color combinations its a great dress watch
Another pleasure. Thank you, my friend.
Cadisen Diamond with miyota 9015, saphire, silver-white sandy face and not direct but obvious homage to the PP Calatrava and with lower price wins it for me. What a jewel from AliE. But I love B SS as well.
I do feel the same about that gen 2 v2... Stunning combination. Have you ever scratched that crystal? Any advice how to remove a Bambino scratch 😁?
So far I've been lucky and haven't scracthed it.
Great review as usual
Reminds me of the Gruen 510 (Dr No.). Thanks for the review
Nice watch....gonna add one to my collection.
I love the look of this watch.
Hey there, can you repost the link for the brown 21mm leather strap? The link that's currently posted isn't working anymore. Thank you!
Nice and complete review! Lemme ask, what strap does the Timex have at 6.09?
Oh the green one. I'ts a cheap Chinese one I got off ebay. Looks good, but not too good a strap.
@@RelativeTime Green? Hah, with my screen and my eyes seemed like gray!
Thumbs up for the puppy cameo.
Been trying to do it sooner, but he wont sit still for the camera. Just a blur with legs.
they should have done even numerals so that date window wouldn't look so odd, also with such a huge dial they could have added sub seconds markers like on the tissot
Orient’s website lists this as having the same height as a normal Bambino: 12mm
I know, but I can't tell you first hand they aren't. Sometimes I think they measure the case height itself and don't account for the caseback. I'm working on my Orient Triton (Neptune) review and it has a similar issue. The height without the caseback is what Orient reports, but with it's about .7mm taller.
ORIENT makes great dress watches!
Tell them amateurs @ orient to remove that disrupting date window and also get rid of the caseback nobody really cares since it ruins the thickness of the watch. There u go, decent vintage looking watch there! Thanks!
I think they are planning a 36mm version, but so far I haven't seen anything about a no date one. Would be a good idea.
I'm really interested in this version.
Thank you for the video. Have a great day.
Love the look. I'm buying one.
I have the small seconds bambino with the champagne dial. You won't be disappointed.
Love channel hi from scotland Thanks for the review
Thanks! You see the Scottish Akura watch yet?
I think orient needs to come out with a California dial bambino.
This model with no date, would be great
I have received one; the indices looks like pasties; not like embossed… how do you see that
I agree that it looks great..........
I've always loved the ascetics of the Bambino line, but a couple things have always kept me from purchasing. # 1 - It's too big. A classically styled dress watch should be in the 36-38mm range. # 2 - Those darn 21mm lugs. In a moment of weakness, I could almost go for the 40.5mm size, but what are they thinking with those lugs!!! Despite my near 8 inch wrists, I wear a 38mm Hamilton Intra-matic 3-4 days a week, so I'll admit, I'm very jaded.
Scott Lynch don't buy it. There are no high quality straps of 21mm width that would work well with the bambino
A dial for the date would be different and interesting.
You can't swap the casebacks. One is snap-in (the little second one), the others are screw-down.
My dog is named Odin too, although he is a touch bigger than yours. He's a 130 pound American Bulldog.
He's half Siberian and Half German Shepard. So I'm guessing he is going to be around 80.
Great video
Thanks!
Cute pup btw!
Thanks!
Orient Bambino V2 (Rose Gold Roman Numerals) or the Orient Blue Dial Open Heart?? Which one do you think is. better choice. Please help
Both nice, but I'd go with the V2. Never been a huge fan of open heart watches, but more because the V2 design is a bit different then most dress watches out there. Has more of a vintage look then a clean bauhaus design.
I've always like this particular model. It's just that date window execution. Always bothers me. It does interrupt an other wise clean and symmetrical dial design. I really would have preferred they omit the window if not for a future version of the small seconds.
12.5mm thickness is not that bad. But agree it would have been better with lesser thickness.
As with the 21mm lug space.. it's not that big a deal. As with watches with 19mm. Just squeeze in the next common strap size of 22mm which most of us have or can more easily get if a 21mm option is not available. I would still opt to get a 22mm since I could double its use with other watches I have with 22mm.
I've got this same ORIENT AP0003S BAMBINO. I just wish Orient would make this one without the date complication and 38-39 instead of 40.5mm in diameter. Then they would really be spot on, 'vintagewise'.
However I do agree that this is one of their best looking dress watches. I wouldn't have bought it if I felt otherwise.
Thank you for, again, a nice review (I got here looking for Vostok reviews, just bought the 420270, with the 'clean bezel': love it)
Thanks, glad you found the channel. Orient has released a 36mm version for women, but I think men could wear it just as easily. Haven't seen one in person yet, but looks good.
wornandwound.com/baselworld-2019-first-look-at-the-new-36mm-classic-date-bambino-from-orient/
As much as I do like watching what reviewed sometimes I don't because it brings my attention to all the things about a watch that I originally didn't care about but now do such a the date window.
Have you seen the Orient Maestro? They look pretty sweet
I don't know, this Bambinos just doesn't do for me... To large (38 is a sweet spot for dress watch), odd lug width etc. The version 2 with roman numerals is the only one that (partialy) makes my adrenalin flow...
Supposedly a 36mm bambino is out, or coming out. So migh try to find one sometime. But I'm going to be looking more towards 38mm and seiko for the next couple dress watches I do.
What a dial!!!
Its like a big Gruen Precision 510 only with a date window.
I like the look of the small seconds version. Decisions, decisions!
One of the best looking Bambinos. Although I recently got a Vario Empire which may be replacing my Bambino. I haven't really worn it since I got the Vario.
Would like to see a review ofOrient FEVOU003WH. It has a president day date complication.
Good review as always. Feel a display back isn't worth it for this. It's not much of a movement to look at decoration wise. If you want to borrow my ocean star it's somewhere btwn Tianjin, China and us customs.
How long is it supposed to take to get to you?
@@RelativeTime China post ePacket is 10 to 20 days to the US. Mine just lgot through us custom. Tracking says I'll have it by Friday.
I have a Orient Envoy which to me is a better version of the Bambino’s. Its 22 mm lug with 41-42mm sunburst dial and a open heart. Exhibition case back.
It looks good. I still haven't figured out why it, or the Helios aren't in the bambino family.
Nice watches
I had the black dial but sold it. black dial i definitely do not recommend..it's very flat black with not much detail. date window always bothered me too. I now just have my v4 bauhaus white face.
Nice 👍🏼. If it was a 20mm lug, a Safire crystal, and a 50 meter depth rating it would be perfection of course the price would go up with those features.
You should keep them both 😁
Very true. I think there are some aftermarket crystals for the bambinos, but they are about $100 just for that. Thanks for watching!
that Bambino looks gorgeous! I agree that the see-trough caseback is not that nice given the movement finish.
but man, that Timex is awfull under macro. I guess thats another reason to avoid them.
I have another expensive timex coming. I'll have to put it under macro as well. hopefully its a little bit better.
Makes me want to take the wife out to Antony's for spaghetti Night!! "Forget About It"
lovet it
I prefer timex marlin look to me it seems more what to expect from a watch
Cool man.