I’ve been into watches on and off for years, but recently have re-kindled my interest and started looking around at different models etc. I’ve never been able to invest serious money in high end Swiss makes, but as this is only a small part of the horological world, it really hasn’t impacted upon me or my choice. I have usually stuck with Divers and Chronographs, - large chunky watches - mainly because of the look. I’ve owned several makes, from relatively expensive brands such as Omega, Longines and TAG (I still have a Aquaracer Chronograph from the mid 2000’s) through a whole plethora of G Shocks (I used to work outdoors a lot) and other Japanese makers such as Seiko and Citizen. Other brands along the way include Tissot, Fortis, Hamilton and even some micro brands too. As I’ve got older, my preferences have started to change, and as I’m in an office based role now, some of my watches simply looked out of place with suits and formal wear. A few months ago I started surfing watches on various websites and noticed the Orient brand. A few weeks ago I found an Orient Producer second-hand on Ebay and got it really cheaply. The look (white dial and blue hands) really appealed to me, and have enjoyed wearing it with a suit and nights out. I continued to look around for other dress watches and even wondered about buying a vintage Omega 1970/80’s Quartz model, but then found the Bambino range on line. I spent a bit of time doing some research and this particular model is nearly sold out, and many places (especially here in the UK) don’t stock it or are charging silly money. I took the plunge and ordered it on a Sunday, and the watch arrived at 8am the following Friday, all the way from the US. Very impressive. The watch itself arrived in a Jiffy type padded bag which initially made me concerned about the knocks and bumps it may have received travelling several thousand miles from New York State. My worries were unfounded though, and the bag contained the Orient outer box (bit of a crease to a corner), the inner hard box, the Guarantee card and manual as well as the watch tag with model number. It was working out of the box – so must have had a relatively bumpy trip……… Initial impressions were the size. I know dress watches should come up small but on my 7 and 3/4 inch wrist, this 40.5mm watch didn’t look big. In fact, my first impression was it seemed small and certainly not nearly the same size as my Aquaracer (41mm). Maybe it was also due to my preference for bigger watches. I also think that looking at it on the wrist, the domed mineral glass edges encourages you to focus on the face and chapter ring, and somehow the outer edge and case seems to slip into the background - which makes the watch face appear smaller. Maybe it is just me……? I know this particular mineral does scratch, so had a look around for a replacement sapphire and have found one for $45 from Singapore. I will probably look to get a local watch repair shop to change it in the future Setting the time was easy due the hacking feature (this must have the F6722 movement? – I’m sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong), and the hand winding was positive, with just the right amount of resistance when turning the very nicely finished crown. The date setting is a nice complication to have; and you can sense things were moving in the watch internally when setting – reflecting its mechanical nature. The appearance is definitely vintage – with the cream dial and Roman numerals harking back to a watch I remember my dad owning, and certainly brings to mind the classic dress watch qualities. The more modern twist of blue hands is what really appealed to me, and contrast nicely with the cream face. Looking closely at the dial, the applied Orient symbol creates a nice touch – but not sure it needs the ‘water resistant’ on the dial. Still, it’s written in small letters so no real problem with it. Nice combination of polished surfaces with matte elements, but I do think the crown would have looked better if signed too. Now I know from all the reviews that the strap is seen as the weak point, but in all honesty, I have seen and owned worse. I was actually pleasantly surprised. Yes it is a bit shiny and certainly stiff; but the colour works with the watch and I’m sure it will ‘wear in’ with time. It feels OK to me in the hand, and I would certainly try it out on the watch for a few weeks to see how it shapes up. I did actually order another watch strap (Dassari?) to replace this one with, due to the poor reviews. Contrary to reports it isn’t too hard to find 21mm straps. It’s not here yet, and I’m sure I will use it, but think I’ll stick with the Orient for a while before replacing it. Overall, I am extremely pleased with this watch. The Bambino and the Producer have re-invigorated my interest in watches and I suspect other Orients will be making their way to my collection over the coming months. If you have a Polaris GMT for sale – let me know! In terms of the buying experience, I couldn’t be happier. Amazon marketplace delivered (literally) when it came to choice, price and speed. The declaration to Customs and the collection of import fees via the deposit scheme meant the watch didn’t get stuck and me being hit with import and handling fees from HMRC. I have bought from the US before and had watches get through under the radar as well as being hit with fees. For approximately £125 (August 2018) including postage and import costs, it is a bargain. Definitely recommended. Read more

O Orient Bambino é um clássico para todas as ocasiões, que tem boa apresentação seja com um terno ou uma bermuda. O modelo de segunda geração, versão 2, traz um visual ao mesmo tempo moderno e vintage. O tamanho de 40,5mm pode ser um desafio para algumas pessoas (tanto que a Oriente recentemente lançou uma versão de 38mm), porém não se torna excessivo ao ponto de ficar feio mesmo em que tem pulsos mais finos. O calibre (movimento) possui um movimento sutil e bastante preciso, onde até mesmo o ponteiro de minutos progride entre as marcas de maneira elegante. A pulseira surpreendeu, trazendo um toque extra de classe. Se você quer um relógio para utilizar em ambiente profissional, mas também em ambientes social e de lazer, o Bambino oferece uma ótima opção de relógio único para todas as ocasiões. Read more

Je possède une Orient Mako automatique mécanique depuis trois ans. Étanche à 300 m mais je n'ai pas pu dire bonjour aux dorades... piscine, mer et douche nickel. Et je ne regrette pas mon achat. Des Seiko j'en ai trois dont une extraplate à quartz depuis 42 ans. Ce fut le cadeau de fiançailles de mon épouse. Toutes les deux (épouse et montre...) sont là. Une autre chrono quartz pilote et une autre semi auto à quartz ( la batterie interne se charge avec le mouvement du poignet). Le remplacement des piles m'énerve mais c'est mon choix. Mes choix actuels vont aux mécaniques automatiques et là cette belle montre est magnifique. Certes le bracelet en cuir est un peu "raide" mais c'est normal il est neuf et il se détendra à l'usage. J'ai lu qu'on entend le mouvement de la masselotte mécanique qui remonte le mécanisme... bof bof ou alors c'est l'oreille de superman. Par contre l'esthétique et l'allure de cette Orient, sont au top niveau. Classe et élégante. Ni petite ni grande. Pilpoil. Et j'adoooore le mouvement de la trotteuse. En plus contrairement à la Mako, on peut la remonter avec le bouton remontoir (redondance mais c'est le terme). Et les aiguilles bleues sont un plus qui sort de l'ordinaire. Bref 5/5 partout. À vous de voir mais moi je suis ravi. Bonne fin d'année sous vaccin... Read more

Beautiful, elegant watch at a very reasonable price. For those interested, though, keep in mind that this is a dress watch with a domed mineral crystal. This watch was my first serious watch after having used a basic fossil watch for awhile. I had initially bought this with the intention of wearing it everyday, but realized after receiving it that it didn't go with a lot of my outfits. When I wear short sleeves, the domed crystal, at least to me, seems to "jut out" a bit. This isn't to say that the watch is obtuse or cumbersome, it just has a different profile from what I'm used to. As winter rolls in and I start wearing long sleeves and outerwear, I expect it to get some more wrist time. My only real gripe is the strap. I had intended to give the watch 4.5 stars but just rounded up to a 5. Because the actual watch is so nice, I expect that they had to cut some costs with the strap. It feels cheap and cardboard like. Extensive wear does not soften the strap, and it still feels incredibly stiff. Additionally, the buckle seems go past the leather. What I mean is that, when wearing, if the watch is worn not too tight, not too loose, the buckle will start to dig into the underside of the wrist over time. I changed the strap out to a hadley-roma strap I got from amazon, and everything feels significantly better. Read more

"Es wurde alles schon gesagt, nur noch nicht von jedem". In diesem Sinne möchte ich mich kurz fassen, ein weiteres Loblied auf die Uhren von Orient und hier auf die Bambino zu verfassen, wäre wie weitere Eulen nach Athen tragen. Deshalb kurz und bündig: + diese Version mit dem beigen Zifferblatt ist die perfekte Einsteiger Automatik im Vintage Look + die Version mit weißem Zifferblatt ist natürlich eine Alternative + Uhrzeit und Datum, was braucht der moderne Mensch mehr + absolut tauglich als Dress Watch tagsüber im Büro, aber auch abends im Theater + super solide Technik und Verarbeitung + Orient eigenes Automatikkaliber F6724 + trotz 40,5mm Durchmesser wirkt sie wegen der geringen Höhe von 10mm zierlich und elegant + das dunkelbraune Lederarmband passt sehr gut zum beigen Zifferblatt + einfache aber geschmackvolle Box (klar dass es in dieser Preislage keine Holzbox geben kann) Paar kleine (aber sehr ertragbare) Wermutstropfen: o die blauen Zeiger sind etwas dunkler als es auf den Bildern ausschaut o leider hat diese Version keinen Glasboden, das wäre noch die Krönung des Ganzen o Preis schwankend, mir ist sie die gezahlten ca. 145€ aber Wert Fazit: einfach ein Must Have in der Uhrensammlung! Ideal für Einsteiger, bezahlbar, originell und wertig. Aber auch für Fortgeschrittene. Kein Wunder dass sie in allen einschlägigen Quellen immer wieder positivste Erwähnung findet. Read more

So far so good. Great looking watch, nicely finished. Only issue to point out is that the mineral glass can scratch easily so be careful. Read more

Wow what a watch for the price u pay, looks extremely expensive very stylish dress watch ur collection is incomplete without it. Blind buy it if u r looking for a all occasions dress watch. Read more

The simplicity of the watch is appealing. The level of manufacture at this price . Strap could be better. But heh Less is more these days. Read more

the watch should to be calibrated, it is not working correctly Read more

Excellent watch exactly what i was looking for in a strap watch, good looks good quality good price…..! Read more

This dress watch is gorgeous and classic. I love its cream dial. Buying a butterfly clasp would be better for the leather strap. Read more

Beautiful Read more

Nice watch. Meets all my expectation. 😊 Read more