The Leading Dress Watch Under $300 Just Leveled Up - Orient Bambino 38mm Small Seconds

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  • Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2024

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  • @micheldepaula8733
    @micheldepaula8733 3 дня назад +141

    Kudos for being one of the only youtube channels to feature Orient consistently.

    • @XX-vu5jo
      @XX-vu5jo День назад

      Duh, he sells them, that's why

  • @rhorto01
    @rhorto01 4 дня назад +26

    I picked up the cream model online from a store in Tokyo (got to love free shipping to the US!) It looks even better in person than it does in the pictures. It does a very nice job of capturing that vintage vibe, and it is a very nice choice for business casual attire. The inclusion of the date just means it is a good choice for everyday wear as well. If you like early 1960's dress watches this is a good one to check out.

  • @jeffreytimbang6756
    @jeffreytimbang6756 3 дня назад +1

    I own several models of Orient Bambino, 40mm V3, V2, and a 38mm Gen 1. I wear it during meetings or formal occasions and I must say: it always, Always become a conversation starter for me because people can't help but appreciate it.

  • @AMAMBT
    @AMAMBT 4 дня назад +10

    in the seventies when i was just a kid orient watches were famous among my family members with other swiss brands like jovial that no one hears about now , that design is so nostalgic to me .

  • @jethrojacinto2798
    @jethrojacinto2798 3 дня назад +3

    I'll never forget that you were the one who made me really first fall in love with automatic/mechanical watches when I first started getting into watches when I was in college. My first ever auto/mechanical watch was the Orient Bambino and it was an expensive journey ever since 😂
    I think Orient nailed the perfect Bambino (finally) after many iterations with the roman numerals and small seconds to give the watch a little more personality than a super classic boring dress watch.

  • @kta_0187
    @kta_0187 4 дня назад +89

    How I wish they will create a no date version, gold case, with champagne dial. Stick markers would also be great and keep it below 38mm.

    • @aole89
      @aole89 4 дня назад +3

      Totally agree. Went vintage to get exactly this. One advantage of vibtage watches: they come in super slim

    • @scrhunter3901
      @scrhunter3901 4 дня назад +1

      I am searching for an oldlooking handwinding goldcasewatch.. but i dont wont to pay 2000€ for an vintage omega… anybody got an alternative for me?

    • @jc.baptiste
      @jc.baptiste 4 дня назад +1

      Same. I want a no date.

    • @pedrojorge2741
      @pedrojorge2741 4 дня назад

      @@scrhunter3901 Hamilton and IWC have some pretty nice ones far cheaper than Omega

    • @tonydog4456
      @tonydog4456 4 дня назад

      @@scrhunter3901Check out the Japanese microbrand Kuoe. They have about eight different vintage styles. They are small cases though. Only one style in 38 mm. The others are 35 mm. The design is elegant, simple, and beautiful. I think teddy has spoken highly of them also. Hope this helps.

  • @NotxSplayd
    @NotxSplayd 3 дня назад +4

    After 2 years and 3 other watches owned, the Bambino open heart is still my favorite and most worn watch. This thing kicks way above its price point for sure.

  • @asifshahriar2894
    @asifshahriar2894 4 дня назад +21

    Teddy, I think during your early days you made a video about watches to wear in your wedding. I think many of us would appreciate if you remake that video, with so many new options available. Please make one that covers almost every main pricepoint, thanks man.

  • @kleanovodust-bin69
    @kleanovodust-bin69 4 дня назад +20

    A lot of people are complaining about that date window. But i don’t mind it. I see this watch as a simply dressy and practical office watch. And i have been countless times checking the date on my date-less watches.

  • @KelvinReiChannel
    @KelvinReiChannel 4 дня назад +27

    The watch that started it all for Teddy

  • @alexberry205
    @alexberry205 3 дня назад +3

    This is basically everything I’ve been wanting from an Orient Bambino for yearsss. Might finally buy one

    • @Goo762
      @Goo762 2 дня назад

      Not one of the many waiting for the date removal?

  • @greigmackenzie2091
    @greigmackenzie2091 День назад

    I discovered Orient when I was in Japan this year. I'm now hooked on them. They're affordable and such good build quality. Love them!

  • @theONEwatches713
    @theONEwatches713 2 дня назад

    One of the many reasons that makes Teddy the GOAT is he does videos on all watches, luxury and affordable. This Bambino is such a gorgeous watch.

  • @koraypektas6952
    @koraypektas6952 День назад

    I just bought the Orient bambino 38mm and I am very pleased and happy to use it.

  • @SujithPrasad-y3z
    @SujithPrasad-y3z День назад

    Picked up a MAMACOO's watch as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!

  • @agaperion
    @agaperion 3 дня назад +4

    I usually prefer no-date but I think the date function looks just fine here.

  • @Jindsing
    @Jindsing 3 дня назад

    As i sit here with my speedy on my wrist, im always in awe of how much value and craftsmanship you get from Japanese brands.

  • @Swiss_Army_Knife1780
    @Swiss_Army_Knife1780 3 дня назад

    I bought this watch out of adoration for the Bambino alone even though I neither need it nor wear it often.
    This is my third Bambino.
    I love how the minute hand is curved to point to the minute markers.

  • @owaisbaba7978
    @owaisbaba7978 4 дня назад +46

    Wish it had a sapphire crystal!

    • @meijiturtle3814
      @meijiturtle3814 4 дня назад

      Seconded!

    • @unknown81360
      @unknown81360 4 дня назад +1

      The dome gives it so much more character in real life

    • @cksdigest
      @cksdigest 3 дня назад

      Only reason I won’t buy it. I wouldn’t be able to read the markers in a month with mineral crystal

    • @rpitneyjr
      @rpitneyjr 3 дня назад

      Agree. I think the crystal on my IV is made of butter. Scratches so easily.

  • @commentator2.0
    @commentator2.0 3 дня назад +1

    I recently picked up a watch with a small seconds hand and I can say that I much prefer a standard seconds hand even though the small hands makes dials look pretty interesting

  • @moctzal
    @moctzal 4 дня назад +15

    I wish Seiko/Orient would relent on putting date windows on all of their dressy watches.

  • @tavorh45
    @tavorh45 3 дня назад

    You read my mind. Been considering replacing my 4th gen for one of these 38mms for the past weeks. Also had the 2nd gen years ago. Love the 38mm gold plated one. Bambinos are def best value in watches amongst SKXs and some seiko 5s.

  • @LuckyLuchReyes
    @LuckyLuchReyes 2 дня назад

    Silver and Black is BADASS, loving the gold too! I've been hoping for a smaller bambino with some attitude. This might be my first one.

  • @dr.bharatsaxena9482
    @dr.bharatsaxena9482 День назад

    Just got my bambino. Came to know about the watch through this channel only. Thanks a lot teddy. It is a beautiful watch. Hard to get one in india. A friend from japan got it. Mine is a gen 2
    40mm doesn't look that big on my wrist. Have a prx which too is 40mm. Also the long hand version feels better than the small hand. Small seconds hand doesnt look very traditional when it comes to a dress watch.
    A no nonsense dress watch is what bambino is all about. And I feel the small seconds hand is a little modernization

  • @soekotjock
    @soekotjock 4 дня назад +4

    The silver dial is great,my only complain is the date window,it will be better without it
    Definitely the best dress watch in this price point

  • @davidcooper8390
    @davidcooper8390 3 дня назад +1

    wow, that black small seconds looks amazing for under $300

  • @speedracer2please
    @speedracer2please 3 дня назад

    WOW I love the look of the black and silver one. Maybe if the seconds hand was a matching silver too.
    Also I'm excited to see where this stubble leads!

  • @EndtheWokeMadness
    @EndtheWokeMadness 3 дня назад

    That's a very elegant design. I'm not usually a fan of white dial watches. But, I could go for the cream dial.

  • @arisaga822
    @arisaga822 3 дня назад

    Small seconds complications are by far my absolute favourite

  • @Rod4GoodLife
    @Rod4GoodLife 3 дня назад

    This model dad gift to me on my bday last oct 2021 love it and still got it wearing it occasinally thanks Teddy for this video watching from philippines🇵🇭

  • @mykytaradko5776
    @mykytaradko5776 3 дня назад

    I see Orient brand, I give thumbs up. I am in love with my Orient Mako RN-TX0206L Panda Ice Blue Dial, it is also a killer chrono diver

  • @miopera40
    @miopera40 2 дня назад

    The 38mm was a good move. Always loved that watch and the size was the only thing holding me.
    The perfect bambino would be one with the Kuoe Royal Smith specs (saphire, wr100 screwdown, chronometer like cheap movent, 35mm, no date) but with the current curved dial.
    And in gold and platinum special editions :)

  • @kakhabertukhashvili9367
    @kakhabertukhashvili9367 3 дня назад

    Teddy, one gold advice for you, "Never merry for love, never," family business is just any other business!

  • @johnseeger9083
    @johnseeger9083 3 дня назад

    Once again, proof that you don’t have to spend a month’s pay (or more!) to get a great watch. Thanks, Teddy!

  • @FerdousWildman
    @FerdousWildman 2 дня назад

    Outstanding video.I have to go with the AMZWATCH, especially with that green dial as my favorite

  • @palundra82
    @palundra82 День назад

    Suggestion: when making a video of a re-issue or an updated version of a watch, it would be really helpful if the new and yhe old watch were shown next to each other, plus on a wrist.
    Thanks a lot for the video with great shots!

  • @JoseLuis-CS
    @JoseLuis-CS 3 дня назад

    I own a RA-AP0005B, and I'm happy with it, worth all the money.

  • @bradleyleeper9517
    @bradleyleeper9517 3 дня назад +1

    Fabulous time piece, bravo Orient!

  • @Craven43
    @Craven43 2 дня назад

    I would like to see the bambino line start to offer options with sapphire crystals like they have with some of their other dress pieces and divers. A bump up to 50m WR would be nice too. That being said, I really love all of the bambino generations and the small seconds 38mm is my favorite so far. I’m having a hard time picking my favorite. It’s between the black dial and the cream.

  • @deepspacetravlr
    @deepspacetravlr 3 дня назад

    I just started getting into watches and this was the first one I bought!

  • @icyhot9783
    @icyhot9783 3 дня назад +1

    I thought dateless watches were cool too, till I got one and realized just how frequently I checked for the date, only to have to pull out my phone. I agree there are watches where the date window throws off the balance of the dial, but if well executed, there’s nothing unbalanced about them. Would have liked to have seen a cream colored date wheel on the cream colored dial. That one looks a bit off, but the white on white or black on black are very well balanced. Can’t have a date at 6 with the small seconds on this watch, but that’s a great place for a date window.

    • @alexberry205
      @alexberry205 3 дня назад +1

      While a color matched date wheel would be lovely, I’ve seen models from brands like Patek that don’t have them. At this price point, it’s a compromise I’m more than happy to make

  • @AdAce21
    @AdAce21 4 дня назад +1

    We all love the gen 2 Bambino. I was hoping for a smaller gen 2 Bambino, and/or a smaller Bambino small seconds, but I don't feel the combo works. Why keep the railroad seconds track around the dial when you have a small seconds? It just makes the dial too cluttered. I think I'll just opt for the 38mm standard Bambino.

  • @robertbaldwin4261
    @robertbaldwin4261 3 дня назад

    You said “railway”and I was thinking the same thing. I have a late 40’s Hamilton railway special and this watch made me think of that. I would like this better with more of that look, especially the number font and have them painted on. I think white numbers on black dial would be nice. I hate Roman numerals. I don’t care for alligator strap. I like a date window. I like the blue hands on the cream dial.

  • @krzysztofmanczak1318
    @krzysztofmanczak1318 3 дня назад

    I always liked the vintage vibe of the roman numerals on the previous models, but the size was not ideal for me. This release is just what I waited for (for a long time), and I bought the watch instantly for about $230. Ive had it for a while now, havent got that much wrist time because of the "dressier" style, but when I use it, man it feels and looks great!!

  • @BoozewithNick
    @BoozewithNick 3 дня назад +1

    How anyone could not appreciate this brand is beyond me. Wearing their B dial flieger as I type. Noticed something at the 5:45 mark, is Orient making some of their movements (e.g. the 6222) in Thailand, or casing some of their watches there? Honestly, as much as I love the quality and consistency that comes with “made in Japan”, it would be pretty cool if Thailand were stepping into the biz, too. Just curious.
    Nevermind, 6:00 cleared that up. lol

  • @jaydub9509
    @jaydub9509 4 дня назад

    Thanks for the nice review Teddy! I think I actually prefer the version 7 (38.4mm) or the 40.5mm small seconds version. Not a big roman numerals fan. The addition of dateless options would be appreciated, but I recognize that this might not be financially wise for Orient.

  • @RudolfEjj
    @RudolfEjj День назад

    I'm genuinely impressed with how close AMZWATCH were able to replicate every aspect of this very very goofy looking classic watch.

  • @joaopedromadeira7357
    @joaopedromadeira7357 4 дня назад +1

    Another great video and your passion is palpable!! Cheers from Portugal and all the best :)

  • @GaryHelle
    @GaryHelle 3 дня назад

    Great watch for the money/collection. Also a great video as usual. I would love to see a dial diameter measurement in addition to case dimensions with watch reviews 😎. Especially given the on-line market.

  • @markmurray4551
    @markmurray4551 3 дня назад

    I love the general aesthic and especially at this price point. That said, I personally would pay extra for a deployant clasp (I got one on my Kuoe in Kyoto for an extra few bucks), a sapphire crystal and while I don't mind the date window, I would prefer the background to the date color match the dial color so it's not a jarring (and that may blunt the concerns for those who flat out don't like the date complication on these).
    Still, and amazing pretty and functional automatic watch at an astounding price point.

  • @andreslartateguiquintanill4731
    @andreslartateguiquintanill4731 2 дня назад

    What a nice watch, I think is going to be the next that I am going to buy.

  • @s1ddh4nt
    @s1ddh4nt 3 дня назад

    $400? Damn!
    I had bought my Bambi v4 4 years ago for AU$180.
    I guess I should wait before upgrading.

  • @delonteeast7955
    @delonteeast7955 3 дня назад

    That black one is class!

  • @FreshYoungDude
    @FreshYoungDude 4 дня назад +22

    Orient needs more 36 no date options.

    • @odenirongiant
      @odenirongiant 3 дня назад +4

      Damn son. What's your wrist size? 😂

    • @MrFloRolf
      @MrFloRolf 2 дня назад +2

      ​@@odenirongiant do you also comment that on DJ, OP or Explorers? 🙄

    • @FreshYoungDude
      @FreshYoungDude День назад

      @@odenirongiant 7 inches. I don’t need a big bulky watch to impress other people.

    • @odenirongiant
      @odenirongiant 21 час назад

      @FreshYoungDude Yeah them 38 mm's can really be bothersome and weigh you down.

  • @charlesmcclune8892
    @charlesmcclune8892 2 дня назад

    I bought a Bambino Version 7 black dial last year 😮 but this silver small seconds dial really makes it pop 🤨 now I have a problem as I save money for two watches on my list, the Seiko SPB121 and the Hamilton Intra Matic Chronograph Panda, Orient dangles yet another carrot 🤔😵‍💫😎

  • @manabesh30
    @manabesh30 2 дня назад

    Thank you for your knowledge sharing, I always look forward for your videos. I want to know more of Rotary watches, mean about the company and their watches. Can you please help.

  • @IgorBagayev
    @IgorBagayev 4 дня назад +3

    How awesome it would be with a date at 6

  • @redentorroque262
    @redentorroque262 4 дня назад +8

    Why oh why did they make a detailed second track around the dial when there is no big second hand to use it?

    • @HonoluluBlue81
      @HonoluluBlue81 4 дня назад +1

      Because they just copy pasted the dial from the central seconds hand version. Lazy design. I prefer the V1 dial but wish it didn’t have a date

    • @tedblack2415
      @tedblack2415 4 дня назад

      I knew there was something oddly busy about it but couldn't quite put my finger on it ... That's it , in fact the outer scale needn't be there either , cost cutting measure or really bad oversight ?

    • @rpitneyjr
      @rpitneyjr 3 дня назад

      Yeah - cost cutting. Like using the hands from one of the smaller versions on the 41mm IV. Love my IV but the too-small hands really bother me.

    • @whatthefuxxx
      @whatthefuxxx 3 дня назад

      Good catch, that’s something that would usually only jump out at you after owning the watch for a few days.

  • @sonicgoo1121
    @sonicgoo1121 3 дня назад

    What I would like to see is something you mentioned already. One without the date window. Could be even cheaper!

  • @mumohammad
    @mumohammad 4 дня назад

    Have the black dial one. Luckily a good friend of mine Rohan was on tour to Japan and got from there. Sadly he was saying even in Japan the distribution is awful for the orients.

  • @OlongJohnson91
    @OlongJohnson91 3 дня назад

    Orient dunno why is undervalue brand.. but I like their style.. I have some seiko and my next grab will be orient mako3 20th
    And orient ra-ak sun and moon with brown dial, brown leather strap.

  • @MG-kt1ck
    @MG-kt1ck 2 дня назад

    A version with Arabic Numerals and no date and I'm in. Looks very nice.

  • @kenneth905
    @kenneth905 4 дня назад +20

    If only they release a no date version

    • @megasoid
      @megasoid 3 дня назад +1

      Would me a masterpiece with no date. Still not a deal breaker though.

    • @kenneth905
      @kenneth905 3 дня назад

      @@megasoid if they actually release a no date version of this and the previous small seconds model (with the arabic numerals), I would buy it in a heartbeat tbh

  • @unknown81360
    @unknown81360 4 дня назад

    Nice!! I have the other 38mm bambino in white, I might add the black one to the collection 😊

  • @JT-rx1eo
    @JT-rx1eo 3 дня назад

    Ive got the 38mm Bambino with cream colored face with the tick marks for numbers. Its accuracy probably comes in just about at the +25 sec/day. Always fast.

  • @gabrieldungca501
    @gabrieldungca501 2 дня назад

    Hoping to watch another battle with kevin, one where someone chooses a luxury watch while the other an afforable alternative.

  • @RobinsWatchJourney
    @RobinsWatchJourney 3 дня назад

    Great line of affordable mechanical watches.

  • @kaiwilliams141
    @kaiwilliams141 3 дня назад

    Im someone who has a date on all my watches and usually prefers a date but given the elegance of this watch even i could advocate for a dateless model.

  • @barryl2044
    @barryl2044 4 дня назад

    Great Video. My friend has a Bambino and loves it. I was at at watch show in NYC and saw that Orient is going upscale. I think it is called Royal Orient. Similar to what Seiko did, Have you seen any of their new upscale watches & will you be reviewing them in the near future? Thanks!!

  • @PiperTallMatt
    @PiperTallMatt 4 дня назад

    I have an Orient Bambino 7 ... 38mm case with a Champagne dial. I don't ever seem to reach for though... I find it just looks comically small on my 7.5" wrist. I'm currently eyeing upgrading to the Version 9 (41.5mm) 👀

  • @syedrehanfida
    @syedrehanfida 4 дня назад

    Beautiful watches! Thank you for the great video, Teddy!

  • @RJWPG
    @RJWPG 3 дня назад

    Unfortunately, whenever I want to buy a watch from your website, I get moved to the Canadian site and nothing is available... Love this watch though.

  • @ichibansantos10
    @ichibansantos10 4 дня назад

    Great find.... I've been searching for an GADA small seconds

  • @danielcave7065
    @danielcave7065 12 часов назад

    I have a quartz chrono Bambino that I bought when I first got into watches and at that time knew nothing about watches. I was disappointed when I received it and I have hardly ever worn it since. Tried to sell it for peanuts with no luck, because who would want a Bambino with quartz movement, chrono, an off white dial and a massive 22mm lug width, and a stiff as cardboard “leather” strap. Still stuck with it and still sits in my watch box. However I’m on the hunt for a nice blue leather strap to see if I can dress it up a bit and possibly breathe new life into it

  • @RelojesYRelojes
    @RelojesYRelojes 3 дня назад

    I just want to know where you buy your shirts!? The burgundy one you have is killer

  • @treysonnenberg8754
    @treysonnenberg8754 3 дня назад

    I own the silver dial version. I really like it. It bugs me, though, that “4” is represented as “IIII,” not “IV.”

  • @megasoid
    @megasoid 3 дня назад +2

    Love Orient.

  • @lilrowbear
    @lilrowbear День назад

    I would love this same watch but with stick markers instead of roman numerals.

  • @robertorizzo3159
    @robertorizzo3159 4 дня назад +2

    amazing... can they please loose the date!? that would make perfection

  • @haichyou2930
    @haichyou2930 3 дня назад

    I like it, particularly the black version. But personally, it’s not for me. I own a cream dial 38mm Bambino, which I was drawn to because of the vintage aesthetic and minimalist dial. In fact, I’d prefer a no date variant.

  • @xpatriatedtexan2122
    @xpatriatedtexan2122 3 дня назад

    That's intresting. I always wondered why watch manufactures deliberately created a new roman numeral for 4 (IV) by using IIII. I guess I'm just too uncultered to see an increase in symetry though, and I'll still skip models with that symbol, but at least I can understand what they were attempting to accomplish, and I guess some people see it. I'm just not one. It's a design choice I would have made differently, especially since it breaks symetry with using V at 6, 7, and really even X at 9 or 10.

  • @DivorcedinRealitywithShawnMMas
    @DivorcedinRealitywithShawnMMas 3 дня назад

    I have 2. I love the watch

  • @isaacgarcia4141
    @isaacgarcia4141 3 дня назад

    I own the watch and I have to say it is wonderful. My only complain is the strap, its a little bit squishy, it feels like its just bit too big for the 20mm.

  • @CarltonYoung
    @CarltonYoung 3 дня назад

    Another version of the Bambino could be a manual wind with reduced thickness without a seconds hand and date complication. Or a minimalist Bauhaus-like dial design.

  • @scrhunter3901
    @scrhunter3901 4 дня назад

    Looks very good… the orient is not soo cool. But the gold and the ivory ones looks amazing

  • @mawd2183
    @mawd2183 День назад

    What do you think about Benjamin James watches?

  • @king_clueless
    @king_clueless 2 дня назад

    Any chance you could review the Seiko Astron 3X Earth, Moon and Sun? 🙏

  • @Gzeroy
    @Gzeroy 4 дня назад +2

    Is it also available in quartz?

  • @fsdafas749
    @fsdafas749 4 дня назад

    would love to see a no date version without a window for the movement, which together would hopefully shave off 1.0 to 1.5 mm off of the height.

  • @gregstone1384
    @gregstone1384 4 дня назад +2

    I bought a Bambino online and I have to say it looks way better in person. It looks great in the pictures, but the pictures fail to do it justice. Also, I am 6’-3” with wrists of 8 1/2”. Keep making 40mm cases and bigger straps!

  • @daley1985
    @daley1985 3 дня назад

    Needs sapphire and 100 wr then I'm in!

  • @LeRequinBlue
    @LeRequinBlue 15 часов назад

    Beautiful watch ❤❤

  • @CoxJohan
    @CoxJohan 3 дня назад

    MAMACOO 's watch really surprises me!

  • @demmolitionman9244
    @demmolitionman9244 3 дня назад

    Hey Teddy how about video on the Wise brand !!

  • @Ettzil
    @Ettzil 4 дня назад

    if it had no date, and simple indexes i'd love it.

  • @MRHarshajeet
    @MRHarshajeet 4 дня назад

    gives out a Kuoe watch vibe

  • @gregtolley3455
    @gregtolley3455 3 дня назад

    Oh my, that's a super nice watch. I've picked up a Milus and a Smiths Explorer (finally judged worthy lol) in the last 2 days and I'm financially embarrassed. Hopefully my girlfriend wants to buy me a present.

  • @DeacentKetchup
    @DeacentKetchup 4 дня назад +1

    Great video as always!

  • @Heisenberg_747
    @Heisenberg_747 3 дня назад +1

    That date window kills it so bad. Atleast a silver ring around it would have made it a bit better but that window is what I dislike in my orient small seconds.

    • @odenirongiant
      @odenirongiant 3 дня назад

      I love the date windows. No date no buy.

  • @terrytong8665
    @terrytong8665 2 дня назад

    I really like the V2 regardless of price. I am just worried that servicing will be challenging after 10 years or so.
    I don't think you can own them for a lifetime like you can with more expensive swiss watches.