Orient Men’s ‘Bambino Version 4’ Japanese Automatic Stainless Steel and Leather Casual Watch, Color:Brown (Model: FAC08001T0) Review

Rose gold-tone stainless steel case with a brown leather strap. Fixed rose gold-tone stainless steel bezel. Brown dial with gold-tone hands and index hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim. Dial Type: Analog. Date display at the 3 o’clock position. Orient Calibre F6724 automatic movement with a 40-hour power reserve. Scratch resistant mineral crystal. Round case shape, case size: 42 mm, case thickness: 11.8 mm. Buckle clasp. Water resistant at 30 meters / 100 feet. Functions: date, hour, minute, second. Casual watch style. Watch label: Japan Movt. Orient Bambino Version 4 Automatic Brown Dial Mens Watch FAC08001T0.

On the surface, it might be easy to mistake the Bambino Version 4 with the original Bambino. For this fourth iteration of the timeless collection, we chose to move back to its roots, all the while taking inspiration from previous models along the way. Sure, the signature domed crystal is there, but unlike the original Bambino, the hour markers on the Version 4 are rounded and diamond shaped. The hands are a lot thinner (which is perhaps a hat tip to the Version 2), and the seconds hand has been partially dipped with a red accent. The sunburst dial colors are striking as well: the midnight blue and emerald models feature an ombre-like transition which is most likely attributed to the domed dial. The new Bambino Version 4 has become slight larger, moving away from the traditional 40.5mm width of previous models and instead becoming a modern 42mm across. The movement is identical to those seen in the 2nd Generation Bambino Version 1 and 2 and are completely automatic, hand-winding, hacking. The straps are also unique, especially with the use of color contrast in the leather lining. Additionally, the dark grey colorway is offered on a suede, camel-colored strap!