Orient
Bambino
Made in Japan
Ref. RA-AK0801S10B
Edition Manufacture
Bambino
Orient
Bambino Version 2
“The dress watch that proves you don't need to spend four figures for genuine elegance. A domed dial, applied indices, and an in-house automatic for the price of a dinner out.”
From
$215
Approx. retail, verified May 2026 — check retailer for current price
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Ref. RA-AK0801S10B
Manufacture
Complication
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The Editorial
The dress watch that proves you don't need to spend four figures for genuine elegance. A domed dial, applied indices, and an in-house automatic for the price of a dinner out.
Why This Watch
A piece worth
acquiring.
Ideal for
The budget-conscious gentleman. The college graduate buying their first 'real' watch. The collector who appreciates classic dress watch proportions.
Orient (a Seiko subsidiary) produces its own in-house movements, making the Bambino one of the most affordable true automatic watches available. The domed crystal, applied indices, and Bauhaus-inspired dial create a dress watch that photographs like it costs five times as much. The V2 version offers the cleanest expression of this design — no subdials, no date complications, just pure dressy elegance at a price that defies logic.
Collector's Note
The V2 is considered the most elegant of all Bambino versions — the small-seconds subdial is absent here, creating a cleaner, more refined face.
Frequently Asked
Questions About the Bambino Version 2
The Orient Bambino Version 2 at $215 offers The dress watch that proves you don't need to spend four figures for genuine elegance. A domed dial, applied indices, and an in-house automatic for the price of a dinner out. It features Automatic Caliber F6724 and is built to the standards expected of Orient's manufacturing heritage.
The Orient Bambino Version 2 uses the Automatic Caliber F6724 with 40 Hours of power reserve. The case measures 41mm with 30m (3 ATM) water resistance.
The Orient Bambino Version 2 (reference RA-AK0801S10B) retails at approximately $215 USD. Check current pricing through authorized dealers and the secondary market for the best available value.
Yes. The Orient Bambino Version 2 is a well-regarded dress watch at the $215 price point. The dress watch that proves you don't need to spend four figures for genuine elegance. A domed dial, applied indices, and an in-house automatic for the price of a dinner out. It competes favorably with other watches in its category and price range.
The Orient Bambino Version 2 has 30m (3 ATM). It is suitable for everyday wear including hand washing and rain exposure.
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The Maison
Orient
“Mechanical Heart, Timeless Design”
Founded
1950
Origin
Tokyo, Japan
House Style
Classic dress watch proportions, domed crystals, applied indices, remarkable value.
In-house automatic movements at the most accessible price point in watchmaking.
Orient has produced its own in-house movements since 1951 — a rarity among brands at any price, and almost unheard of below $500. Now a subsidiary of the Seiko Epson Corporation, Orient retains its own design studio and movement manufacture. The Bambino dress watch line has become the default recommendation for "first real watch" in every major enthusiast community.
Technical Prowess
Orient Bambino Version 2 Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Reference | RA-AK0801S10B |
| Origin | Made in Japan |
| Case Size | 41mm |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Movement | Automatic Caliber F6724 |
| Caliber Class | Orient In-House Automatic |
| Frequency | 21,600 vph (3 Hz) |
| Jewel Count | 22 Jewels |
| Power Reserve | 40 Hours |
| Crystal | Domed Mineral Crystal |
| Water Resistance | 30m (3 ATM) |
| Complications | Date |
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