For many watch lovers, the Orient Bambino is a transition rite, often a first mechanical watch that proves that you do not have to break the bank in order to enjoy the design of the cultural heritage and honest, internal watchmaking. To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Orient refreshes its popular Bambino series with new dial color and two limited editions that give their hat on the brand's vintage roots: The Bambino Classic 75th anniversary and Bambino Day/Night 75th anniversary.
At the center of these models of the 75th anniversary there is a clear connection to the earliest design. Both the classic and the day/night share the same corrected 40.5 -mm single steel housing -slim tabs, a polished bezel, and this characteristic arched mineral crystal, which has defined the Bambino for decades. On the wrist, the balanced proportions carry comfortably and slide slightly under a cuff, although the thickness is 12.3 mm for the classic and almost 2 mm more for the day/night. The water resistance is 30 m.
In contrast to the bright new Sunburst dials of the standard collection, these anniversary editions traditionally keep things with a crispy white dial. The first detail that notices the eye is the original Orient logo from the 1950s, which is printed in delicate curves, a small but meaningful note that distinguishes it immediately. The classic leans entirely in vintage charms with Roman digits created in warm pink gold, paired with slim, leaf-shaped hands that are heat-dissolved for a button of old school color. The look is clever and slightly formal, but never stuffy, just the right balance for daily wear. The date window at 3 o'clock is well and does his job without attracting excessive attention.
While the classic simply keeps things with a three-hand and date layout, the day/night gives a dash of personality with its sun and moon display. A rotating disc at 5 o'clock follows over 24 hours day and night, while a used hand shows the day of the week at 10 a.m. It is a charming complication, even though the exposed screws on the underknut only turn the poetic idea down a little.
Asymmetry gives the otherwise classic dial a fresh turn, even if the additional elements feel a touch more than the cleaner classic. The minute track is identical in both models, which are marked with digits at intervals of 5 minutes, although on the day/night it is increased more of a visual disorder than the charm. Nevertheless, the common white dial, the pink gold -colored indices and the heated hands create a timeless, slightly warm look on the wrist, which feels loyal to the spirit of the mid -century.
If you turn monitoring, you will find a sapphire look crystal caseback, in which the Orient's trustworthy automatic movements, the caliber F6724 for the classic and F6B24 for the day/night. These are simple, robust movements that run at 21,600 vibrations/hour and deliver around 40 hours of electricity reserve that include seconds for a precise setting. Finishing is modest, but honest and perfect for a piece at this price. A golden Anniversary engraving -reading since 1950 -75th anniversary and a unique serial number underline the limited nature of these models (9,500 pieces for the classic, 5,500 for the day/night).
Part of the appeal is the belt. Both come on a retro inspired beige Nubuck leather strap, soft, slightly structured and perfectly complement the warmth of the dial. These are the first bambinos with a simple belt system: switch the spring rod lever to replace the belts in seconds without tools. It is a practical grade that feels the clock more versatile every day.
In a world that is overcrowded with hype-driven limited expenses, the models of Bambino 75th anniversary feel refreshingly sincerely-even when the “limited” number runs in the thousands with the number of thousands. Orient has refined what made Bambino primarily a modern classic: timeless design, a few carefully selected vintage cues, a charming additional complication for the day/night and a real legacy at an accessible price. The classic model costs for EUR 359.99The day/night for EUR 449.99.
For those who have started their watch collections with a Bambino, or for everyone who appreciates the romance of the old School watchmakers without the pretext, these anniversary editions are a memory of not always just about specifications, but about the history they carry on the wrist.
For more information, see Orient-watch.com.
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