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Bambino 38 — six new references, including Orient's first mechanical no‑date
Six new references expand Orient's Bambino 38 line, and one is the first mechanical no‑date in the collection. One variant is a webstore‑exclusive purple dial in a gold‑plated case.
By HorologyTalk Editorial · · 3 min read
Originally reported by Fratello Watches – The Magazine Dedicated To Luxury Watches. This article is a curated summary of their original coverage.
Six new references arrive at 38mm
Orient has added six references to the Bambino family, all in a 38mm format. Five of the new entries use stainless steel cases; one is a gold‑plated webstore exclusive with a purple dial.
First mechanical no‑date in the collection
Crucially, Orient offers a no‑date dial here — the first time that layout appears in the brand's mechanical Bambino range. That change tightens the dress‑watch silhouette and answers buyers who wanted a cleaner dial without the date aperture.
Dial language stays familiar
Orient retains the Bambino's familiar Roman‑numeral layout across the new pieces. The change is evolutionary rather than radical: new colors and the no‑date option refresh the line while keeping its classic proportions.
Materials and exclusivity
Five stainless steel options make up the bulk of the release. The standout is the webstore‑exclusive: a purple dial paired with a gold‑plated case. Orient positions that combination as the limited retail twist within the batch.
As Fratello Watches – The Magazine Dedicated To Luxury Watches first reported, these additions widen the Bambino’s appeal without altering its core identity.
Market angle and who should care
If you wanted a smaller, cleaner mechanical Bambino, this is the model to watch. The no‑date 38mm will appeal to buyers after symmetry and simplicity; the purple gold‑plated variant targets those who want a more conspicuous dress watch available directly from Orient.
What to watch next
Look for official rollout details from Orient and stock availability on the webstore for the purple piece. Expect the stainless steel no‑date to be the practical pick for resale and daily wear, while the gold‑plated purple dial will likely attract immediate interest from collectors who follow webstore exclusives.
Originally reported by Fratello Watches – The Magazine Dedicated To Luxury Watches. This article is a curated summary of their original coverage.
Tags: Orient, no-date, mechanical, stainless-steel