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Bambino 2nd Generation (Version 2)
Lug width: 21 mm
Source: MakerCase size: 40.5 mm
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- Listed by the maker
The story · Since 1950
The story of the Orient Bambino
Monochrome calls the Bambino a rite of passage for many watch enthusiasts, often a first mechanical watch, with an in-house automatic movement at an almost disruptive price point.
- 2022 to 2024 A size for smaller wrists In 2022 Orient introduced a 38 mm Bambino, meeting modern preferences for compact watches, alongside the classic 40.5 mm case.
- 2025 Seventy-five years of Orient For Orient's 75th anniversary the Bambino received white-dial limited editions in Classic and Day/Night form, with pink gold-toned numerals, blued hands and the 1950s logo.
- 2026 Finally without a date The Bambino 38 No Date dropped the date window for the first time in the line's history.
40 hours
power reserve of the in-house F6724 automatic
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40 hourspower reserve of the in-house F6724 automatic
EUR 340price of the 2026 Bambino 38 No Date
44 mmlug to lug of the 38.4 mm Bambino
46.5 mmlug to lug of the 40.5 mm Bambino
360pieces per colour of the 2023 Bambino 38 Limited Edition
Chapters
- 2022 to 2024
A size for smaller wrists
In 2022 Orient introduced a 38 mm Bambino, meeting modern preferences for compact watches, alongside the classic 40.5 mm case. The collection is defined by domed crystals, restrained proportions and in-house movements.
- 2025
Seventy-five years of Orient
For Orient's 75th anniversary the Bambino received white-dial limited editions in Classic and Day/Night form, with pink gold-toned numerals, blued hands and the 1950s logo. They were also the first Bambinos fitted with a tool-free strap change system.
- 2026
Finally without a date
The Bambino 38 No Date dropped the date window for the first time in the line's history. It uses the in-house calibre F6524 with hacking seconds and about 40 hours of reserve, in a 38.4 mm case priced at EUR 340.
Moments
2026. A grey-dial Bambino 38 No Date was offered as a limited edition of 3,300 pieces.
2026. With the February 2026 launches, Monochrome reports that all new Bambino models come on easy-exchange leather straps that change without tools.
2025. Orient engraved the anniversary casebacks with the words Orient Since 1950, 75th Anniversary, and capped the white-dial Classic at 9,500 pieces.
2025. Gear Patrol reported the 75th anniversary script-logo Bambino II at 360 dollars for 9,500 units and the Bambino IX at 450 dollars for 5,500 units, reaching the US in spring 2025.
2023. In November 2023 Orient released four limited Bambino 38 colourways through its official UK website from 8 November, 360 examples of each.
Monochrome describes the Bambino as Orient's best-selling range.
Generations and strap changes
- 2026Version 2 No-Date
Orient announced for Europe the first standard time-only Bambino: a 38mm Version 2 with caliber F6524 and no date window.
- 202575th Anniversary collection
Nine new watches marked 75 years since 1950, including script-logo Bambino II and IX limited editions of 9,500 and 5,500 units.
The RA-AK Day/Night models come with an easy-swap strap system and an extra leather strap.
- 2025Solar Classic Bambino 38
The first solar-powered Bambino arrived in a 38mm steel case, with a stated 6 months of running on a full charge.
- 1950New Orient
Orient was incorporated and released its first mass-produced watch, the New Orient, which Gear Patrol says eventually became the Bambino.