Just ordered: Classic Orient Bambino...One Left

[tnjyoung]

Hello loungers,

If you are like me, you love watches. I have been looking for a classic dress watch at an affordable price. After much searching and reading, I decided on the Orient Bambino. If you like this watch, too, there is one left. Here is a link to the watch.
http://www.amazon.com/Orient-ER2400...e=UTF8&qid=1423154803&sr=8-2&keywords=bambino

I liked the simplicity, the 50's styling, and the great reviews. It is exactly what I was looking for. I think this watch would wear well with Jeans and a button down, or with a suit. What do you think? at $129, how can I go wrong?

 

[tnjyoung]

there is one left....

Hmmm...now it's showing two left. Maybe this is a marketing ploy. Oh well, I still love the watch.

 

[lordwinters]

Pretty nice, I have a similar watch, from the 1950's but in gold. Very versatile, subdued elegance.

 

[Grayland]

I have that watch and wear it as my dress watch. It's very elegant. It's a bigger watch as far as dress watches go - a similar looking vintage model would likely be 34-36 mm, and the Bambino is 40 mm. The band that comes with it isn't very high quality. It's a black cherry color that is pretty versatile, but I replaced the strap with a nicer, dark brown one. It has a 21 mm watch strap, which is an off-size, so choices are somewhat limited.

 

[tnjyoung]

I have that watch and wear it as my dress watch. It's very elegant. It's a bigger watch as far as dress watches go - a similar looking vintage model would likely be 34-36 mm, and the Bambino is 40 mm. The band that comes with it isn't very high quality. It's a black cherry color that is pretty versatile, but I replaced the strap with a nicer, dark brown one. It has a 21 mm watch strap, which is an off-size, so choices are somewhat limited.

can you make an aftermarket band suggestion?

 

[tnjyoung]

Pretty nice, I have a similar watch, from the 1950's but in gold. Very versatile, subdued elegance.

Thank you. My sentiments exactly.

 

[mattface]

can you make an aftermarket band suggestion?

Yeah I have 2 orient watches. Nice watches, but I think the bands always tend to be a bit cheesy. I got a Hirsch band for my Flight, and I really like it. Feels on par with much more expensive watch bands.

 

[Grayland]

can you make an aftermarket band suggestion?

Here's the one I bought. Nothing great about it, but it was exactly what I was looking for - and pickings are fairly slim for 21 mm straps. It is substantially better than the strap the watch came with.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VW0NUG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[tnjyoung]

Here's the one I bought. Nothing great about it, but it was exactly what I was looking for - and pickings are fairly slim for 21 mm straps. It is substantially better than the strap the watch came with.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VW0NUG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you. I'll check it out.

 

[tnjyoung]

Got my watch in the mail a couple of days ago. This watch was relatively cheap yet it is one of the most beautifully done watches that I have ever owned. Totally happy. It has a 1950s charm and a simple but elegant design. Photos don't capture the convex face or the beauty of this watch at all. And the band was not bad at all. I didn't order another band until I could see the one that came with the watch. I am completely pleased.