Has Orient Finally Cracked It? - New 38mm Orient Bambino Small Seconds Unboxing

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In this Orient Bambino 38mm Small Seconds unboxing video, I analyze the new sub-seconds version of this popular watch in black, white silver, gold, and cream. This men's watch series is super popular, but is this 38 variant finally the one to get?
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[@squeakD]

Orient should have made this years ago.

[@zplapplap]

Agreed. Long-standing problem fixed.

[@SenerS10]

I hope they release a no-date version.

[@CV5Yorkie]

I'm starting to like Orient more over Seiko.

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

Last decade or two - yes. Before that - big quality problems, plus Seiko had more soul in their designs

[@marcinkarczewski1793]

heh ...orient and his colours from 80s :]

[@pandabear1576]

@@GEMSofGOD_comyup, I have a golden bridge in the dial of my neo-vintage Seiko. Don’t see them doing things like that anymore

[@monstermx4090]

i don’t understand how all of you seem to think orient is of the same or higher quality than seiko. every orient watch i have owned/handled feels like some cheap junk from aliexpress compared to my seikos.

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

@@monstermx4090 Orient is being owned by Seiko since the beginning of 2000s I believe, but Seiko moves its own way now while Orient always strived to touch every design and even perfected some, yes, using dirty cheap resources too often. So now Orient takes more of a central position in design rather than Seiko that doesn't need to prove anything now, unlike in the 70s where it almost canceled Swiss watchmaking together with Casio and pretty much noone else

[@jwillautoblog]

Such a beautiful piece that looks like a vintage watch!

[@jethrojacinto2798]

Orient Bambino was my very first automatic mechanical watch I gifted myself when I graduated college in 2018 and its always the brand I would recommend to anyone who's just getting into watches especially if they're in HS/college.

[@pedrojorge2741]

They really need to let go of the date.

[@tejK-i6o]

I like date. It’s functional. It’s needed.

[@zplapplap]

The date complication is useful on a dress watch and, as executed on this new Bambino version, minimally intrusive.

[@vikingfortiesfaeroes]

Be thankful they let go of the Day, that alone is a massive plus for a Japanese watch

[@Horizontalvertigo]

​@@zplapplapa dress watch by definition doesn't have a date, a watch can have a date, and it can be useful, but it's not a dress watch

[@FullyLumed]

I like the date, however, i think a black date wheel on the black dial would have been perfect.

[@eguchitietgen]

Can’t beat gold polished Roman numerals that sparkle like jewels in the sunlight. Loving the sun ray dial man that pops! MAMACOO watches. What a beautiful subtle piece.

[@snowyevening7012]

I witnessed it firsthand at Narita Airport in Japan. Its stunning appearance and impeccable finishing truly impressed me. The quality far surpasses the standards for its price range. Although there were many popular brands under $500, like Seiko and Citizen, this one effortlessly stood out. I can't help but commend the brand's dedication to perfectionism.

[@keysncoffee7733]

The gold is a little too flashy-gold but the other two are 👌 They should do a bronze!

[@Alesha-u3l]

I bought a watch from amzwatch lightly used for my last milestone birthday. Don't wear it as much as it deserves, but not afraid to, either. It's stunning . Good taste, Sir.

[@ShalisaDume]

Picked up a amzwatch's watch as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!

[@VeitKrammel]

The “IIII” marking feels wrong to me. I am on team “IV”

[@leemclaren2518]

That's why iv never bought one of these 😂 people moan about the date on the face but this IIII is far more important. 5 should also be V

[@Sam-jg5zv]

It’s called the clockmakers 4😅

[@CanadianEhHole]

The actual number Romans used was IIII, not IV. The IV only comes into use well after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

[@Stonker132]

Even Rolex, Patek and Cartier used IIII in many of their models

[@mrsoisauce9017]

I get the feeling that Orient is going around their Bambino lineup and making 38 mm versions of each. It happened with the og (V7). It’s happening with the V2 (whatever this one is called). I think it’ll happen again with the Bauhaus Bambino and the others. If we get a 38 mm version of the V9 and open heart, I will be satisfied

[@RetaHenard]

I'm genuinely impressed with how close amzwatch were able to replicate every aspect of this very very goofy looking classic watch.

[@AdebarLonge]

Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the MAMACOO, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.

[@FullyLumed]

The black dial is a stunner. I can't believe it's taken Orient so long to release it in a smaller case.

[@knightowl7]

An Orient Blue Ray was my first proper mechanical watch . A great brand to start your hobby with

[@GerardinaObst]

I've recently began my obsession as a watch collector. And i must say- out of all the luxury brands I've been researching, for me the amzwatch's watches are the most intriguing.

[@oooitskev0n]

id like one without a date

[@antonhallergren588]

Dress watches usually have dates.

[@hunderskunder2596]

@@antonhallergren588 no they dont

[@charliechang3744]

@@antonhallergren588dress watches usually don’t have dates

[@nkonig1]

Didn’t know about this channel. Recognised the voice and checked your channel description! 😂 These look cracking as a beginner dress watch. Prices have gone quite crazy on Orient over the last couple of years.

[@irfanbhuiyan620]

I didnt expect it to be Ben either, pleasant surprise

[@VedavyasMunugoor]

Insane that it took them this long to do this, but better late than never.

[@grahams8468]

Thanks for the review, I have an Orient 60th anniversary (2010) hand winding watch that is 39mm it’s a slim case but still wears a little larger than the dimensions suggest These should be an almost perfect size for most wrists

[@friskjidjidoglu7415]

I’ve always thought the cream dial Gen2 V2 Bambino and it’s progeny look better with a more saturated cream color, like one sees in some of the fancier photos of it online. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="454">7:34</a> WISes are gonna go nuts

[@WhiteVaille]

Wow, these are gorgeous. I was sort of ambivalent on the larger makes they've had, despite their popularity as an affordable entry in to the world of mechanical horology. But /now/ they definitely have my attention. These just look so much more properly proportional. As well, my wrist is 7", so I tend to prefer the smaller side. I think I agree with you on the colorways here. While I love those blue, gem-like hands, the cream feels... off, somehow. But the other three are excellent. It'll be a tough choice between the black and white dials, but either way, I feel I'll be much happier than I would have with the larger sizes.

[@timefliesby-jleo474]

It’s really crazy that orient can’t make a cheap sapphire crystal or even a coating for anti scratch capability available? All of Ali express watches have it? Mind blowing for the money if you think about it, such nice watches

[@appleratpipe]

Because people don't realize, seiko, orienr, hamilton etc are NOT really good value. For 50-100 they would be. Just buy high end replicas and you get the best possible quality for the price, I swear

[@rokulus7910]

Nobody can make a cheap sapphire crystal that's box shaped like this. They're quite a bit harder to make than a flat or conventional dome sapphire and would increase the price significantly. The Seiko and Timex watches similar to this also have mineral for the same reason.

[@timefliesby-jleo474]

@@rokulus7910 I would rather take an acrylic crystal and include polywatch, still would be cheaper than mineral.

[@rokulus7910]

@@timefliesby-jleo474 Fair enough. I think the manual wind version of the Timex Marlin has acrylic if I'm not mistaken.

[@gabrielmaria2762]

These are absolutely amazing! Got the 40mm small seconds with a champagne dial, but this black one looks so good!

[@cavavision5547]

The black one is the better looking because of the contrasting sub- dial. If the cream dial had a white or maybe blue sub-dial, it would be a real looker, much in photos as in the flesh. Fine brief video.

[@krivokoraivan8941]

We need this Bambino in 34-36 mm range with 18 mm lug width.

[@tedblack2415]

Definitely the silver & the black .

[@JerryLaurie-d6h]

My favorite 2024 is the Prospex Limited Edition 1965 Recreation European Exclusive in Gradation Island Blue. The dial is stunning and the contrast when on a white strap is to die for. I will get my hands on one from amzwatch

[@anasNCDEG]

Orient watches are awesome

[@ClearBrookExotics]

That Black is now on my list! Beautiful watch.

[@farfaniko]

el tamaño perfecto para un reloj formal! Excelente estrategia por parte de Orient... regresan los tamaños medianos despues de la etapa de tamaños gigantes.

[@patrickcannady2066]

It needs a sapphire crystal. I would happily accept a solid steel case back in exchange for a sapphire crystal on the front.

[@jasonolyver6430]

I was actually hoping for this since 2017

[@AdAce21]

Why leave the railroad miliseconds track when you've got a small seconds?? I dunno, I just wanted a smaller Bambino gen 2, or a smaller bambino small seconds (I've owned both). They kinda smushed the two together and it just looks too busy

[@bryanbeckett869]

The milliseconds track drove me mad instantly. Clean up the dial a little and this is a winner.

[@Wintermute-088]

Yep, easy pass due to that, and the date. Plus the blue hands - not a fan.

[@Sam-jg5zv]

The black one looks the best with the silver small second dial

[@johnwick7488]

soooo close for me but i still might pull the trigger. 36mm, 10mm height or less, maybe remove the date and it will be a banger. still glad they are making smaller sized watches nonetheless.

[@KarolaSteigler]

Ever since I bought a watch from amzwatch , My question is if it's this hard to tell them apart, what is the point of owning an authentic watch?

[@thinaphonpetsiri9907]

The only thing that I dislike a bit is that they were made in Thailand (on the caseback) yet they're more expensive here than in Japan.

[@LindaBui-s3o]

When it comes to fine imitation watches, amzwatch delivers. I've bought from them several times, and I've never been let down.

[@rockya13]

They've nailed it. Very tempted to get that gold and white one.

[@IBGNW]

The design much better with 38mm, but the price now almost twice the other bambino while it still use the same material and wr, did I miss something that they improve other than design? Because it is now on same price bracket or more than citizen tsuyosa which have sapphire, better wr and stainless steel bracelet.

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

This version is gorgeous, they got a winner here!

[@NinjaStroll]

Now they just have to make a 38mm mako. It's not like they're actual dive watches so no point in trying to make them dinner plates

[@AgnesFarnum]

When people are saying #amzwatch is a better option for buying a watch,I very much agree!

[@paranoiid1018]

yes yes 38mm finally it is happening

[@MrShinobi797]

You're ALMOST there Orient...put a boxed Sapphire Crystal & a LUMED Dial...and you'll get my money!

[@Mr_Memer.876]

@@MrShinobi797 Buy a Studio Underdog instead 😅💷

[@MrShinobi797]

​@@Mr_Memer.876 😂😂😂. #TRUTH

[@zoltans72]

lumed dial on a dress watch ?!

[@MrShinobi797]

​@@zoltans72Why not?? Christopher Ward did it on their Giant Moon-Phase ...and it was Stunning!

[@lrvz7187]

way to kill a watch lmao, to each their own I guess

[@ianalbiero9170]

Small seconds 38 hooray ! But romans , booo

[@Mr_Memer.876]

Now use sapphire Orient! 😂

[@SirMopy]

and prices will go up 100 bucks… 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@vikingfortiesfaeroes]

@@SirMopy Yeah really, when will people stop bleating about lack of sapphire crystals on cheap watches?

[@howdepressing2495]

imagine this coming in a square case maintaining the small seconds, with the right dimensions, itll sell like hotcakes

[@OseiRegueiro]

I absolutely love watches, the high end watch brands are out of my budget but the amzwatch has literally an almost duplicate of every single watch on the market . Always a great but no matter your budget.

[@rawz05]

We need a rose gold one again like the classic orient gen 2 version 2.

[@bhubestakesoponsatien1143]

This two and a half needles very nice

[@guilhermepetti]

Definitely the black one! ❤

[@antyvirusuk8056]

Why do i remember a 39mm version with a sapphire crystal. Not necesarily a "bambino" per say, but in that similar price

[@fredperry523]

Love the black one !

[@ahha6304]

That unboring Bambino at last

[@vikingfortiesfaeroes]

@@ahha6304 Haha glad to find someone else who can see the previous designs are bog-standard Japanese watch fodder

[@1vbAPiYk]

"BWC" code huh? Ben has small wrists but makes a clear suggestion.

[@TyreAlmasri]

I like the watch I got from MAMACOO. That rubber strap combo looks really cool! Been wearing it since last year and love every minute of it.

[@artjomslivenskis429]

Quartz version please.

[@псевдоним_александра]

No they have not yet! That whould be when they take the existing white dial 38mm one with only hour markers, no roman numerals, and finally make them small seconds too.

[@daveho852]

i bought a white one right away😅 will buy another black one very likely

[@shahanulhaque7086]

I got a tisell pilot 40mm for £200 sapphire crystal and miyota 90s5 and I am getting 1 -3 sec

[@MuiOlk]

All dat amzwatch watches sssssoooooooo gorgeous！

[@viroraptor4725]

would love them in 36 or 35

[@samuelkim2611]

I love black dial !!!

[@stonehenges5722]

Size is ok. Not the best styled lugs and I prefer center seconds.

[@bohelerarienne]

I bought this popular video watch from amzwatch , which was originally priced at a few thousand dollars, but now it's only $380! It's really suitable to pick up feces!

[@wristcandy5451]

Perfect size

[@samnova450]

Believe this watch doesn’t have a sapphire crystal.

[@tiksindirici]

Why no saphire on bambinos ?

[@_stephenramos]

What watch were you wearing at the start?

[@megasoid]

I want one of these.

[@michaelmcclellanjr9831]

What watch are you wearing in the video?

[@TyreAlmasri]

It always amazes me how much beauty and precision are added to the parts of MAMACOO's watch 99% of people will never see.

[@TheGrenadier97]

Still waiting for 36mm no-date Bambinos...

[@littlemountain6413]

Finally, the perfect bambino!

[@Sandipan_Naskar]

What watch you were wearing?

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

Would have been better with a closed back in my opinion 😊

[@jontheblue]

Hei please buy the jdm version! Green and blue colour!

[@vikingfortiesfaeroes]

Got a link for that?

[@papabear90]

Looks good but poor materials for the price.

[@michaellittle1010]

These are not on the U.S. Orient site

[@soistelsatsok9644]

Same price point with the tissot prx quartz…

[@-zectarius-5265]

Wonderful

[@bdouglas3751]

Easily the Black

[@el_puma_real]

How you liking the VAER R1 Chrono?

[@In_The_Loupe]

It's honestly great. Review currently being written for Ben's Watch Club!

[@joostkiefte7683]

The blue painted hands (as opp. to heat-blued hands) are very meh, same goes for the Roman numerals except on perhaps the black. So many offerings these days from China run rings around Orient

[@stephenmilawidjaja5477]

Expensive price for bambino

[@kta_0187]

This would be a grail watch, if there no-date on the dial.

[@d3xmeister]

NO date, please !

[@GentHoChan]

not knowing how to appreciate the beige dial in terms of style and it being a strap monster because of says more about you than everyone choosing it over the rest

[@jwags24]

You don't need a date window on a dress watch!

[@unwokeneuropean3590]

Even at 38mm this is too big. I would like the same watch with 36mm and much thinner.

[@Wintermute-088]

Yep, smaller and thinner with no date.

[@Crownof12stars]

My orient star diver is perfect!. But not the size. If only they made it 39mm or even 40 mm. Than it would have been seriously perfect. Oh well, i still love the watch.

[@fsrjaguar9770]

There is bambino at 36mm. It was already available years ago

[@wonow7674]

Anyone else think black and gold would be 🤌 ??

[@vikingfortiesfaeroes]

Waahh waaah sapphire crystal waaaah 😭

[@beduinolounge]

No they didnt. The case should be gold and the dial cream.

[@DanielPereiraPT]

Ben… please hidrate your hands or use some gloves. It’s a shame the view at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="444">7:24</a> 😢

[@JRudd]

Gorgeous