Wife just got this for me for my b day it’s my 3rd orient and they all run less than +3 seconds a day awesome , better than some of my $1,000 watches ! If you are a watch person ya just gotta have a bambino
Relative Time most of my watches are subject to sale or trade and recently A orange mako regretfully went to a new owner to finance another piece and another orient got sold to a guy I work with and I cannot remember what it was called (sporty something?) they both had the same movement and kept awesome time , hard to beat for the money and yes the strap on the bambino will be replaced lol
Thanks for explaining the different generations and versions, that always confused me. I like the outside setting, nice change up from the norm. Keep it up!
Thanks. Although recently my videos have gotten much longer. I've been trying to keep them short and to the point, but often times there are things that need to be said. That and I do lume comparisons on almost everything, and that usually takes up a min or two.
I bought this off amazon, received it yesterday, gorgeous and everyone really liked it. The photos look nice but in person the watch is so much better looking. I don't know anything else about the watch yet, just commenting on the look and how much it fits into my style. If this comes in gold I am going to snap that baby up too.
Great review! Couldn't make up my mind until I watched your video 3 hours ago and picked up my V2 Gen2 an hour ago. I have the model with white dial and blue hands, an absolutely stunning watch.
I just discovered your channel and your videos. To be honest, i like your reviews. In your videos, you gave clear and detailed description of each watches, great video editing and i also like your tone. For such great videos, surprisingly only few people viewed and subscribed your channel. I believe your channel deserves a lot more views and appreciations. Keep up the great work! Already subscribed your channel.
Thanks for comment, and words of encouragement. I'm still relatively new (4 months now), or that's my excuse at least. Still have a lot to learn about the youtube search engine game, and how to get your videos found. But I'm enjoying it, and it's growing. Some of my videos have done well, not in tons of views, but are in the top 5 when you search for a specific watch. Which I've found that sometimes it just takes a month or two. As the more people view it, the more RU-vid knows where to rank it with similar videos. Although to be honest, this is one video that I thought was going to do really well, and it hasn't. But there are a ton of Bambino reviews, especially by much bigger channels. So I'm hoping over time it slowly starts to creep up the ranking system. Like some of my others have. Anyways, thanks for watching and subscribing!
The black suede strap from strapsco comes in 21 mm, and it's aesthetically pleasing.Thick and durable as well, offered for 20 dollars (US). Yes, the size of bambino straps is an issue. The look of the one you feature also detracts slightly from an otherwise beautiful watch. Its appearance is just okay, and a better quality strap would be preferred. The mention of water resistance on the pearly white is awkward and inappropriate. Sapphire crystal and the logo on the crown would be ideal. Yet these minor drawbacks notwithstanding, I recently ordered the 2nd generation bambino, with rose-gold hands and roman numerals. I'd be willing to pay up to 100 dollars more for the above modifications. Good review and much appreciated!
Thanks for the review. I’m considering this version for my son on his birthday. In fact I wouldn’t mind one for myself! Another great feature is the fact that Orient produces their own movements.
Great review. Just got this watch in stock and I'm very impressed with it, although, the strap is a little tough. We also got the Bambino Small Seconds and the strap is much more supple. Incredible value for money though!
@@RelativeTime Thank you! Hope you're staying safe and healthy. We've just gone into lockdown in the UK. Thankfully, the postal services are still operating & we're making sure to keep a safe distance when handing over parcels. Hope everything is okay your end!
I have a gen2 version 1. You said it. You can't beat this dress watch for the price. When you put this watch on it looks like a $1000.00 watch. I have several watches that cost more and they're great. But the Bambino is a gem that you just have to experience.
Ver 2 gen 2 of Bambino line is simply awesome. With that impressive timekeeping for around 150 usd, that watch is value for money. F67 calibers used by Orient are absolutely great and better than any of its Seiko counterpart. A level above of NH35 imho. I have even made comparisons with my ETA2824(a top grade ETA) and 2836 powered watches, and results were pretty satisfying.
It is, although it's always got people around. I've tried filming a few other times since this, and hard to find a quiet spot. Especially where no one is staring at me like I'm a crazy person talking to myself.
hello ! I really liked the video and the watch, in Brazil the average price is $450 dollars, a bit expensive here. But I won't fail to get it one day. Hugs from Brazil! And success to you in everything you do, God bless you! Egil
Just read your review, and my only reservation is the lug width! i cant find a V4 online...so my question is: Would i go for a 22mm OR 20mm Barton silicone strap replacement..?
Well if you are trying to fit something into a 21mm space, you cant really go can't really go bigger. Unless you want to cut it down. The other thing to watch out for is quick release straps (which Barton has a lot of). As they have a fixed spring bar inside already that won't fit. Luckily Barton has a number of 21mm straps now, so there are a lot more options now then there used to be. So I'd look for those first.
Hi there, would you still choose this over the small seconds bambino? I have this on order but can alway change for the small seconds. Decisions decisions. Both look fantastic though.
I would, but a lot of that is just personal preference with the design too. There is something about it that really meshes with me, and I haven't seen too many other watches that look like the V2 bambinos either. The other dress watch I really like is the Vario Empire.
Both nice, but I'd go with the V2. Never been a huge fan of open heart watches, but more because the V2 design is a bit different then most dress watches out there. Has more of a vintage look then a clean bauhaus design.
Thanks! Thats a tough one. I think I would still go with V2, as I love the train track chapter ring. But if you don't care about that, small seconds. Cheers!
Hey okay so last question much like my other one, how does the size of the Bambino gen2 with the Roman numerals compared with your green Timex weekender Chrono?
Hmmmm that's a close one. Id say they look close to being the same. Technically the Bambino is larger at 40.5mm, but with the pushers the Weekender Chrono looks about the same. I belive lug to lug is also very similar, the only major difference is going to be height. Which the Bambino is taller. Although that's mostly the doomed crystal, so it really doesn't look much taller.
Version 5 is the most recent release. But I believe it has the same case and movement as the Gen 2 watches of Version 1, 2, and 3. They just look different, but the same watch. The only difference between gen 1 and gen 2 of versions 1, 2 & 3. Is the upgraded movement. There is no gen 2 version of 4 and 5 as they already have the newer movement. As opposed to the small second or open-heart bambinos which are also new. Same case, but a different movement.
it can be a challenge. The V4 is nice, and I'm glad they changed it to 22mm. Although they did increase the case size from 40.5 to 42. But I'm good with that.
It's a cheap one I got off ebay. www.ebay.com/itm/16-24-mm-Genuine-Leather-Watch-Band-Strap-Butterfly-Clasp-Buckle-Watch-Replaced/202080163411?hash=item2f0cea9653:m:mkUKWUvakGoz2xFJ0jWBn6g:rk:1:pf:0 It's ok. I'd say it's on par with the stock strap. I'm still looking for a good one, but 21mm can be hard. Cheers!
I agree, for example a milanese or a crazy horse leather band can make a Bambino a casual or everyday watch. BTW I hates cheesy shiny fake "gator" bands on any watch.
Yup, I was speaking a little fast when i did this video, and forgot to specify. Mine is usually about +4-5 seconds a day. Still not sure what orient considers "in spec". My guess is they are like Seiko, so -10 to +20 is what they consider normal.
I have 6 1/4 inch wrists and the Bambino wears fine on me with no lug overhang. Short lug to lug distance and lower watch height mean a lot more for watch wear-ability than case diameter. Also leather bands wear smaller than stainless steel bracelets do.
