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Known for its classic styling, the Orient Bambino is the culmination of more than 60 years of watchmaking, and the hallmark of the Orient collection. The latest version seen here is a nod to the original, but it features the same movement as the second iteration: an F6724 22-jewel automatic with manual-wind capability, hacking seconds, and a 40-hour reserve of power Read More
Figures, the version I was hoping for...but rather as a birthday gift. You're a little too early for that massdrop!...even with the near month wait.
Edit: Also, no warranty? I think I'd pay the extra $15 or so even though it's only a year long warranty. The more expensive the device the more I prefer to be covered by a nice warranty. I mean shoot I've been one of the less than a percent of people who have had their modmic's magnet fall out of the clasp. Luckily Antlion was great about it and sent me out a new one for free even though mine's well out of warranty, and I could have probably found some epoxy or something to glue it back in.
goodyI'm always looking for another good looking dress watch. I've had my eye on the Bambino version two 2nd gen model with the F6722 movement for a while. I love the one with the beige/cream colored dial and brilliant blue hands. Unlike some of the earlier Bambino models the F6722 movement offers hand winding and seconds hand hacking which is also a plus. The next time I've got a little cash burning a hike in my pocket I'll pick one up.
Just made the jump! I already have a Bambino v3. It's a great watch. Been waiting for *months* for v3 to become available through retailers again, let alone v4. Bought this for my brother. The only annoying thing about v3 and below is the nonstandard 21mm lug width. Makes getting new straps almost impossible. v4 @ 22mm is a pleasant surprise.
nishthefishFollow up: it looks like all of the online retailers have stock of Bambino now. I guess there is no longer a shortage. MD price is still cheaper though.
nishthefishI thought I'd have the same problem with an Orient Star Seeker GMT, a 42mm case with 21mm lug width. But it turns out lug width is never exactly what the manufacturer states because... manufacturing tolerances... : )
The Star Seeker happily accepted a 22mm Russian leather strap from Steinhart and it fit perfectly. So chances are you can go 22mm or 20mm with the V3 Bambino and you, more than likely, won't have problems. Also, straps can vary in their width.