Orient Bambino (Version 2) Watch Discussions | Drop

Jul 17, 2015

Well my Bambino arrived in the mail today, hooray (also got my Producer as well)! This watch came very securely packed in an enormous box with a large amount of air pillows. Almost excessive the amount and size of packaging, but there was no way she was going to get damaged in transit lol. I've taken a few photos below, please excuse the camera phone. Date and time were very easy to set and I'm really quite fond of the rose gold on the hands and numerals. As others have noted, the strap is a piece of crap, very plasticky looking. I did partake in the Amazon Prime sale yesterday and snagged 5 Hirsch straps for 30% off, so I'll be trying one or two of those on this to see what it's like. The strap aside, an absolute bargain for the price, very pleased with this purchase! :-)

Jul 17, 2015

l3xm4rkYou lucky, got it before me :)
Guess my package is still on its way from Syd to Mlb slow Auspost... Bambino vs Producer, which one do you favour / like more? :)

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Jul 17, 2015

LHSolutionsI was also early in this drop, number 16, i think they send them that way.
Hmmmm, tough to decide on that yet. But i am currently wearing the producer so that might say something (although it does have a better stock strap than the bambino). Also really liking the blue hands, very striking. I'll have to give all 4 watches a good try before deciding on a favorite.
You can also check the delivery status if you use the USPS tracking number with AusPost. The USPS tracking number is on the DHL page if you follow the link from your transactions page.

Yanoflies

Jul 18, 2015

LHSolutionsAt least yours has already landed in Australia! Mine is still on its way aboard a row boat.
Still wondering whether I should get a 20mm or 22mm strap.

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Jul 18, 2015

YanofliesIMO it's always better to go up a size to 22mm if you can't find a 21mm strap. A 20mm strap will likely leave a small gap whereas its not too much trouble to squeeze a 22mm strap on there.

Yanoflies

Jul 19, 2015

l3xm4rkEnded up with a 21mm brown croco leather strap and a 21mm brown NATO.
No news of my Bambino arriving yet though.

Jul 22, 2015

l3xm4rkYou are going for the Orient Defender :) hehe.
Is your Bambino keeping good time or does it lose like 10 - 15 seconds per day like my one?

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Jul 22, 2015

LHSolutionsHehe, yeah. Hard to pass em up at this price. I haven't worn the bambino much so haven't noticed how it keeps time but to be honest, I dont buy automatic watches for their strict timekeeping abilities.
I really want a nice deep blue dial to add to the collection next... Waiting... Watching...

Jul 22, 2015

l3xm4rkJust curious what colour Defender did you pick? Agree, deep blue would be nice :) zzz sleep time

Jul 22, 2015

LHSolutionsI went with the grey option on the Defender. I got the SARB033 (black) and the Bambino, Producer and Seagull M17 are all white so figured grey would be a good addition.
Speaking of blue, Amazon have the Orient Mako Blue dial on bracelet as a lightning deal for the next hour or so, $110.99. Dear oh dear, I might have to get that too!

ChristopherJ

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Jul 22, 2015

l3xm4rk @LHSolutions A blue dial might be coming within the coming months in the form of a SARG. :)

Jul 22, 2015

ChristopherJSARG015?