Orient Bambino V4 Review & Complete Guide

Orient Bambino V4 Review & Complete Guide

If you are looking for a stylish and affordable dress watch, Orient may be the answer. Orient is widely appreciated for making high-quality mechanical timepieces at affordable prices, and this also includes dress watches.

The Orient Bambino V4 or Version 4 is a very popular model from Orient which offers all of this and much more, and this is of course what makes it so immensely popular.

The Orient Bambino V4 collection currently includes 4 different timepieces which are different in dial and case color. With that said, you should be able to find one that you like.

In this article, we are looking closer at this model line and what it has to offer.

Orient Bambino V4 Review

The Orient Bambino V4 consists of four timepieces – the reference FAC08002F0, FAC08003A0, FAC08004D0, and AC08001T.

The reason this model is named V4 is that Orient has several different variations of dress watches, for example, Orient Bambino v1, Orient Bambino v2, and so on.. In addition, Orient has made different ”generations” of its various models. This is generation 2 of the Bambino version 4.

This particular model is a time and date-only watch. The Orient Bambino v4 is a clean, simple, and classic timepiece that works perfectly for formal occasions, but also works great as an everyday watch.

The market has spoken and found a great appreciation for the Orient Bambino V4. This is primarily because it offers such great value for money. For a price of just slightly over 100 USD, you get a well-built, nicely finished, and beautiful automatic timepiece. There are only a few brands that offer so much for the money as Orient does with the Bambino V4. It is just what you expect a dress watch to be and much more. It is simple, classic, and truly timeless. This model will remain just as relevant tomorrow as 10 or 30 years down the road.

Without further ado, let’s review the Orient Bambino V4.

Orient Bambino V4 case

As mentioned, there are different variations of the Bambino, and the V4 is the largest of the bunch. The case measures 42mm in diameter and has a lug-to-lug of 48.5mm. The larger case size makes it more versatile and suitable for everyday wear. If you have a dress watch that is too smal, it tends to become more formal and thus may not work very well as an everyday watch.  The lug width measures 22mm and the thickness is 11.8mm.

Having said that, it is mostly suitable for men with medium to large wrists. 

Because there are different versions of the Bambino V4, it is available either with a stainless steel case, yellow gold-colored case, or rose gold-colored case. Naturally, the gold cases are perceived as slightly more formal, whereas stainless steel cases are perceived as more sporty. The case is fully polished to continue on the dress watch theme. The lugs are rather thin and so is the bezel which surrounds the dial. This allows all of the focus to be put on the dial, which is meant to be the star of the show. The bezel is also slightly beveled.

On the right side of the case at 3 o’clock, the watch has its crown which is push-pull. Because it is relatively large, it is easy to grip which makes setting the time a breeze.

Sitting on top of the case, we have a domed crystal. Considering its price point, it is not surprising that it uses a mineral crystal. The domed crystal is a really nice design feature of this watch as it gives it a distinct look. The good thing is that the top of the case is flat, and only the edges are domed.

If you turn the watch around, you’ll notice the solid screw-down case back. The Orient logo is engraved on the back.

Lastly, the case is water-resistant to 30m (100ft) which more or less means that it is splash-proof. In other words, not suitable for swimming or diving. But you’re probably not planning to go swimming with a dress watch anyways.

Orient Bambino V4 dial

The Orient Bambino V4 is available with different dials depending on which watch you choose. What they have in common, however, is that the dial is domed which adds depth and appeal to the watch.

The dials of the V4 are definitely one of its main selling points. The finishing of the dial is very impressive for the price you pay. It has applied polished hour markers with beveling in a diamond shape which reflects the light beautifully. The hands match the hour markers and have a leaf/diamond shape with beveling. Since this is a dress watch, Orient has chosen not to add luminescence to it. We really need to emphasize just how important the hour markers and hands are for the overall impression of quality. It really takes it one step higher.

The gradient-colored dials are very striking and beautiful, but at the same time, so is the watch with a grey sunburst finish. Regardless of which dial you choose, they are very vibrant and change the look depending on how the light hits it.

Positioned at 3 o’clock, we have a date window with a white background and the dates printed in black. The date window also has a white frame around it. The date function is a nice feature to have, especially if you are going to wear it as an everyday watch, as it is something that can be truly useful.

Orient Bambino Version 4 movement

The watch is powered by an automatic in-house movement. Specifically the Orient caliber F6724.

This is a huge value proposition from Orient as there are few watches in this price range that use in-house movements. The F6724 is a reliable and durable automatic movement. The movement has hacking seconds and manual winding, which are also functions that are not very common on watches at this price.

The movement has 22 jewels and beats at a frequency of 21600 BPH. It has a power reserve of 40 hours. The specified accuracy is -15 to +25 seconds per day.

Specifications

• Movement: Orient F6724 caliber
• Water resistance: 30m (100ft)
• Frequency: 21600 BPH
• Power reserve: 40 hours
• Accuracy: -15 to +25 seconds per day
• Movement: Orient caliber F6724
• Lug width: 22mm
• Diameter: 42mm
• Lug-to-lug: 48.5mm
• Crystal: mineral glass

Conclusion

All in all, it is very evident that the Orient Bambino Version 4  (generation 2) offers exceptional value for money. You get a well-built timepiece with an impressive finish. The movement which powers this movement is impressive too, seeing it is a durable automatic in-house movement with both hacking and manual-winding functions.

If you enjoy the concept of the Bambino V4, you should be able to find one that suits your style and preference considering that there are several versions available. Worth having in mind, however, is that this is a dress watch that is mainly suitable on formal occasions, or at least with formal clothing.

At the same time, it does work as an everyday watch too.

The bottom line is that at this price point, you really cannot go wrong with this watch.

The Orient Bambino V4 watches are available to order from Amazon.

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Orient Bambino V4 FAC08002F0

Orient Bambino V4 FAC08003A0

Orient Bambino V4 FAC08004D0

Orient Bambino V4 AC08001T