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

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This watch runs on the 24-jewel F6222 movement, which is just the small-seconds version of the F6724. Orient Bambino: Ladies Version

By 1951, Tama Keiki changed its name to Orient Watch Company and began producing the Orient Star, with more models to come soon thereafter. And, almost right away, Orient Watch Company began marketing its timepieces overseas. For example, there’s a dark blue dial with a murky deep ocean aesthetic and an almost metallic gray version ghostwirter with sharp texturing.

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What makes this version distinct is that, though there are fewer colorways, they’re much more nuanced, offering more than just color variations. The Bambino V5 ref. RA-AC0003S is made of plain stainless steel and demands roughly 160 USD. Gold-plated editions like the RA-AC0001S sell for slightly more at around 220 USD. Versions 1, 3, and 4: Less Is More There are three versions (I, II, and III) available, each of which we’ll specifically cover in the next section. Added Features for the Second Generation

One of the most appealing parts of the Bambino 36mm is its price. A lot of guys won’t spend a lot of money on a dress watch because they aren’t able to wear them often. 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. In 2001, Seiko Epson became the majority shareholder of Orient Watch, effectively putting Orient under the Seiko Group’s control. In 2009, it became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Epson.The second-generation Bambinos come in five different versions. Versions I, II, III, and IV run on Orient Caliber F6722, which is an upgraded 48743 of sorts. Today, it produces quality watches with the same level of obtainability it began with over 70 years ago. The Orient Bambino 36mm Review Currently, there are two main generations of Orient Bambino, each of which has different versions that usually vary in color and strap, but also differ in other details. This is a CLEAR DISTINCTION between Version 1 and 2. While Version 2 has Roman numerals, Version 1 doesn’t.

The Orient Bambino Small Seconds keeps everything simple and practical in time-telling. Besides the small seconds subdial, it has easy-to-read hour markers and a date window. 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.

Yes, especially the simpler modern-looking versions, like the Version III. Which Orient Bambino Is for You? 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. Meanwhile, an upgrade of this movement, Orient Calibre F6724, controls Bambino Generation 2 models.