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Orient Bambino 38
The Bambino in a compact size: the right choice for a slim wrist.
The verdict on 5 criteria3.3 / 5
Score weighted for a dress watch
Movement
Crystal
Water resistance
Finish
Fair price
Where to pay lessChecked 12 November 2026
Only one retailer checked so far. More are on the way.
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Who it is for
Slim wrists and lovers of classic proportions.
Who it is not for
Anyone who wants a watch that gets noticed from across the room.
The real flaw
The same mineral crystal as the Bambino, with no sapphire.
Investigation
What you need to know
The same watch in a smaller size, for slim wrists or lovers of classic proportions.
- Compact diameter, very wearable
- Same movement as the Bambino
- Mineral crystal, like its bigger sister
Desk research, without handling the watch.
- Reference
- RA-BB0002S
- Movement
- Automatic, designed by Orient
- Diameter
- 38.4 mm
- Crystal
- Domed mineral
- Water resistance
- 30 m
- Hand winding
- Yes
Questions
The short answers
Is the Orient Bambino 38 a good watch?
The Bambino in a compact size: the right choice for a slim wrist. It scores 3.3 out of 5, weighted for a dress watch.
Can you swim with the Orient Bambino 38?
No. It is water resistant to 30 m, which means rain and splashes, not swimming.
Which movement powers the Orient Bambino 38?
An automatic movement designed by Orient. It can also be wound by hand, and the seconds hand stops when you set the time.
Does the Orient Bambino 38’s crystal scratch?
It has a mineral crystal, more prone to scratches than sapphire.
What size is the Orient Bambino 38?
Its case measures 38.4 mm in diameter.
Where can you buy the Orient Bambino 38 at the best price?
At our check on 12 November 2026, the lowest price was €310 at Tempus.