FINALLY, here's the new 38mm Orient Bambino with SMALL SECONDS!

Here is the brand new 38mm Babino with a small dial! But will this very awaited watch be to everyone's liking? Isn't it a bit too...cluttered?

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[fabiomelero]

I think orient nailed it. I wouldn't change anything.

[adk]

I love the size. I think I agree that the small seconds hand does make it a little cluttered. Thanks for showing it to us!

[Boblw]

I see your point, but disagree dial is “too busy” at this size. I find it quite appealing.

[RI-gozl]

I bought this version and I love it ! I also have the other 38 mm Bambino (version VII) and frankly I love them both and I would buy a third one if they ever decided to make another 38 mm version. Since the Bambino version I had was the white dial I was very happy to have the "champagne" version now. The small seconds ? Nice addition, I like that it is different from the other 38 mm watch (version VII). The strap ? Just as it should be, a good leather strap for the right price given the total price of the watch. In my opinion they did a fantastic job ! I wonder what will be next in the 38 mm size !!!
If Orient reads this blog: please, please I would love to see the classic monarch (manual-wind only would be best !) watch coming back, but this time in a 38 mm size; with arabic numerals, power reserve indicator, and a thin strap piece, it would be a really nice addition to the 38 mm series !

[turbyoulance]

The white version is my choice too, it reminds me of the Tudor 1926 Opaline (White dial) with Blue Hands.

[hellper]

The ORIENT ”Bambino" (RA-AP0002S10A) was a better execution of a small seconds, it has JLC Master Control vibes. This new release does nothing for me.

[chriswatchreviews]

I purchased the 38mm Bambino that came out earlier this year with the cream dial, and yea, the strap was garbage. I paired it with a Vario Italian leather strap with the cream stitching, and it now looks like a $500 watch.

[PhantomObserver]

Okay: I have the 2nd generation, 2nd version. I’m getting the impression that Orient didn’t want to do just a smaller version of Gen 2 v2, because that really wouldn’t be enough to encourage current owners of the original to make the purchase. The seconds subdial does have the advantage of increasing the retro vibes that the original had. So i do plan to keep an eye out for this one.

[brettroach]

Oh I want to get one of these when they hit the market! its fantastic.

[Mannin_Watch_Time]

I’ll wait for the rose gold version…🤞
The size is perfect obviously.👌💯

[greggusan]

I usually dig small second subdial, and think it looks OK here. Also like the dimensions of this piece. And I usually don't like white dials, or gold plated watches, but think both of them look better than the others in this instance. Weird. Think I'd like the black (usually my favorite) more if the subdial wasn't silver. But overall an attractive line of watches in my opinion.

[tedblack]

As they already had a centre second 38 mm I think these are the right move & not bad looking, the black is my pick the gold least.

[andreleverettejr]

Negative on the gold plated comments. If you have a darker complextion the gold watches will work fantastic for us or if you have a tan it will work great for you too.

[joostkiefte]

I like the black one particularly. The 40.5mm was too bulky (I sold it)

[Walnutman]

Great review! More Orient and Orient Star watch reviews!

[AckoMunze]

I own regular champagne dial small seconds (40.5) and I absolutely adore that watch. I wouldn't even remotely consider swapping it to any of these (38mm and small sec works, but not with roman numerals for me). Absolutely agree on white being the best looking. For me, blue hands work best on white dial. In terms of value for money, and considering I own and love my bambino, they are not worth a peny above 170 usd. Straps are only meh, 30m, mineral...but they are very well made, they have a ton of charm, they look way more expensive and they are super comfortable. Plus original designs and from a non-greedy and reputable brand with history. Highly highly recommended, but only for 100$ less than the msrp price.

[caktaylor]

I was hoping for a 3-6-9-12 small seconds in 38mm.

[gipgap]

No more cluttered than the previous model with the asymmetrical two sub dials.

[Dayinho]

I had the 40 (gen 2) et I have now the 38 with cream dial and the 38 Bambino are so much better than the old one. 40 is way too much for a dress watch (in my opinion).
Good move from Orient ! I would love a 38 with roman numbers but without the small second.

[Oni_Bro_]

Thanks a lot for deliver this great news, do we have a release date for this new bambino?