The 36mm Orient Bambino Addresses Two Longstanding Complaints
The Orient Bambino Version 7 introduces a smaller 36.4mm case, addressing a longstanding concern with the collection’s larger proportions. Its clean, date-free dial features applied baton markers and dauphine-style hands, with four versions available in white, cream, muted green, and silver with a gold-tone case. The design retains familiar Bambino details, including a domed crystal, curved lugs, and crocodile-embossed leather straps. The watch uses Orient’s automatic F6524 caliber, offering hand-winding, hacking seconds, and about 40 hours of power reserve. It has a mineral crystal, 30 meters of water resistance, a 42.2mm lug-to-lug length, and a thickness of 12.3mm. Orient lists it for $410, with a promotional price of $305; the smaller size and revised dial are appealing, though the thickness and retail price may give buyers pause.
Buying Time Analysis: This story matters because Orient’s 36.4mm Bambino and cleaner, date-free dial address longstanding concerns about the collection’s size and design, making its affordable automatic dress-watch appeal accessible to more buyers.
