On a basic level, the Bambino 36mm’s pros far outweigh the cons. Sure, the 17-millimeter strap might be a pain, and maybe there aren’t as many variations as the larger Bambino.

The gem-shaped onion crown, stepped case front, and outer train give the watch an antiquey vibe and also make the dial look busier than the other versions. And finally, we rest our case with this. It’s so affordable you could send your kids to college easily even if you bought it RIGHT NOW!While Orient is a large watch producer, it doesn’t have the same recognition stateside as some of its contemporaries. Enthusiasts get it, but those outside of the watch world don’t know the name. Once you inspect its dial, the first thing you would notice is its slimmer hands and markers comparable to those of Version 1. These slim hands share the same color as the markings.

It used miniaturized parts, tight clearances between the gears, and a single-piece case to create its slim profile. From 1969 and on, Orient began adding more watches to the lineup, including a Nonscratch model with a scratch-resistant design. A watch enthusiast will tell you that its minimalist styleis their main takeaway from this Bauhaus-inspired model.Watchmakers have a way of taking a good thing and not necessarily ruining it, but making it unnecessarily difficult. And that applies to the Bambino 36mm. The strap width on this piece is 17 millimeters. The original Bambino measures over 41 millimeters, and it looks like it’s every bit of it. That’s too large for many guys, so the 36-millimeter case size is refreshing. The “Small Seconds” is ACTUALLY far from small too. The Arabic numerals combined with analog hands make it an easier, effortless read. This is quite acceptable considering that it is one of the most economical mechanisms of the brand. What makes this model unique is its integration of the Orient Calibre F6T22. Expect to see this movement in an open-heart watch type.