Orient Bambino Version 7 Stainless Steel Unisex Automatic Dress Watch

My new Orient "Bambino" white dial 38 mm automatic watch is absolutely beautiful. The photos online don't do it justice. The price was good and it arrived promptly in a secure box. The packaging, paperwork and the exquisite quality of the watch itself spoke to its authenticity. (I was concerned, but checked the watch carefully for things noted online.) The watch has a clean, precise and understated look. The display back showing the movement is a great feature I really like. The 38 mm size is perfect for me, and is both comfortable and functional. Overall, the combination of the white dial, stainless case and black strap will make it the perfect dress watch for formal occasions.

This is an outstanding watch for the price point! I am very impressed - it looks even nicer in person than in the photos. The only small complaint I have that it sometimes audibly rattles when moving your hand, apparently due to the automatic-wind rotor that moves freely.

This is my first automatic, it's gorgeous and comfortable. Can't take it off and I sleep with it. I'm monitoring it's performance via watch accuracy meter app and it started at +9s/d and has been settling down, now it's running at +5s/d after 3 days of use. Date change completes at midnight but you're seeing the transition since 11pm. Internally it actually happens between 8pm-2am according to the manual. The strap is very comfortable too and I haven't had squeaky sounds as other stated, both the strap and movement are very quiet. It seems the buckle has a pin too so once I need to replace the strap I'll be able to keep the Orient labeled buckle, that's nice: strap goes 20mm at lugs to 18mm to buckle. The biggest concern I had prior buying online was the visibility of the black dial, but once it arrived I was able to confirm that's not an issue at all. The artifacts that some videos show are produced because how reflective the hands are: if you point a flashlight at it at the dark you're actually reflecting black from the dark behind you and that's the only artificial situation that has compromised visibility. I actually found it much clearer than my (also non lume) white dial quartz at night with just a TV on: hands are so reflective that the bare light from a TV at night reflects back from the wall behind me and contrast so gratefully with the black dial. At sunlight no issues neither at office, so basically visibility is good in all normal scenarios. Wanted to point out that it came in a beautiful cube like box with a pillow, was worried to receive it in the large pen like box instead. Also worth to mention that it dresses thinner than the actual 12mm height since almost half of it comes from the domed glass, haven't found it thicker at hand than my 7mm quartz.

I'm very, very happy with my watch. It's elegant and subtle, and it goes well with all my outfits, especially when I wear a suit. It corresponds perfectly to what I was looking for. This is my first automatic watch, and I'm not very savvy about watches, but I love it, and I believe people in my situation will love it too.

I purchased Bambino Version 7 (black). I was looking for a classical retro-style dress watch and this 38mm version 7 (black) was a near perfect one (within my low budget restriction), as versions 8 & 9 looked more or less contemporary than classical. After testing for several days, I found the error was a bit over 20 but no less than 25 seconds per day, which is within the error margin of 30 seconds (that is normally accepted in the industry). So, I cannot complain a lot about it, but I have been expecting a bit better than that. (That's why 4 stars, instead of 5). Otherwise, everything is good. The watch itself is a bit bulky, but it is normal for a mechanical/automatic watch. The band quality is not "excellent" but "very good". (Of course, much better than cheap 20 dollars or less bands!) Most importantly, it looks very good to me! It matters most.

What can be said for this truly wonderful timepiece that already hasn't? I've wanted to own an Orient timepiece for a while because of their classic styling, but they were mostly too large for my wrist. After learning about the 38mm Bambino and researching it, I couldn't wait to see it for myself. I love clean classic design, and this watch does not disappoint. Upon receiving the beautifully packaged watch, one look and it became clear to me that this Orient Bambino 38 exceeded my expectations. This is a truly wonderful watch. The size is perfect, and the face is elegant and clear. the ivory dial is not exactly matte -- it has a very slight subtle sheen, not to reflect light, but to make it elegant and give it a little richness. The markers glitter all day and play with light, and hands are a sharp sparkling deep blue that are easy to see against the creamy background. The movement is lovely, and the sweep of the second hand is gentle and soothing. So far, my watch has been keeping astonishingly accurate time. The hand winding is crisp and clean, with nice feedback and a large enough crown to get a good grip as you wind, and the automatic movement is great, with the exhibition back giving you a good view of the movement that is designed more for function that decoration, but it's still a wonder to see the gears of little precision machine on your wrist, and fun to view the feedback as you wind. The leather band is much better than other reviewers have led me to believe it would be. it's a little stiff and squeaky at first, but I wore it as I waited for the replacement bands to come in, I began to see its charm. The chestnut color is perfectly chosen to compliment the watch face, and the leather breaks in quickly, taking away the squeaky quality. I tried the other bands, and kept the OG band! it was charming, comfortable, and classic -- and lends the watch an air of proper playfulness. The case is elegant, graciously proportioned bezel and lugs, and there is a good mix of brushed and polished surfaces. It looks rich. The watch easily looks 3 times the price or more. And this is something I feel passionately about: I love their 2 lion and crest logo, I know that others have bristle at it, but for me, it speaks to the classic old fashioned charm, and gives this understated masterpiece a level of charm and flourish and feels timeless and retro and fresh all at once. It makes me smile. My strongest criticism is the same as other people have reported: I would pay extra for sapphire crystal. The domed crystal is gorgeous, but my love of this watch compels me to wear it as my daily go-to, and I would be able to do so with less stress if I had the assurance of the durability of a sapphire crystal. Overall, the look and feel of this watch is one of a classic timepiece, but with a subtle playful air of elegant proportions and a feel for never becoming outdated. All said, the value of this watch is beyond exceptional, but the watch is wonderful not only because it's a good value, The Orient Bambino 38 is wonderful because it it a beautifully designed timepiece with thoughtful proportions that will look great on everybody, and a vibe that has a sense of classic history. High recommend. Now, Orient needs to make a special edition 38mm with sapphire crystal and screw down crown!

I have a few watches, but haven't worn anything, but this, since I've gotten it. The size is perfect, and it looks sharp. I have been impressed with it's scratch resistance, as I have banged it around a few times, and it still looks spotless. I'll replace the band, in the future, but for now, it looks nice, and is comfortable enough, for me. I love the look, feel, and heritage of this watch. I do not regret my purchase, one bit.

This watch will work well for someone with smaller wrists because it has a 38.5mm face. This Orient is well-designed and makes a great introductory timepiece for someone looking to get into watch collecting or those simply looking for a nice-looking accessory to go with their wardrobe. The leather band is genuine leather but nothing exceptional. Just a simple band to hold the watch on your wrist. The watch back includes a crystal window, revealing the mechanical movement. I have not seen this feature on a watch in this price range, but it is fascinating to see the inner components at work. This is definitely a fine example of an introductory "luxury" watch. All in all, I am extremely satisfied with this model of the Orient and I can recommend it to anyone who appreciates watches and craftsmanship.