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Orient RA-AK0705R30B Bambino Classic Automatic Brown Strap Watch - W2962
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The Bambino has always been Orient's argument for the dressed automatic at a human scale, and this version — sometimes called the Version 8 or Classic Multi-Dial — extends the lineage by adding genuine complication to the familiar formula. Alongside the date window, separate subdials carry the day of the week and a 24-hour indicator, giving the dial a symmetry and density that the original Bambino never attempted. At 40.5mm with a lug-to-lug of 46.5mm, it sits closer to the wrist than the case diameter alone suggests, and the sunburst red dial reads differently under tungsten light than it does in daylight — shifting from deep burgundy to something considerably brighter. The domed mineral crystal adds a period quality to that effect. Underneath, Orient's in-house F6B22 is produced in Japan and supports both hacking and manual winding, which matters more in daily use than it sounds: setting the subdials precisely is a realistic proposition rather than a near-guess.
- Reference
- RA-AK0705R30B
- Brand
- Orient
- Collection
- BambinoCase Size: 40
- Case size
- 40.5mm
- Case thickness
- 12.6mm
- Lug width
- 21mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Red
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- F6B22
- Functions
- Day-date
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Brown
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 46.5mm
- Power reserve
- 40 hours
Learn more about Orient
Orient began in 1950 as Tama Keiki, successor to a Tokyo watch business Shogoro Yoshida had started in 1901. It became Orient Watch Company the following year and set out to do something few companies attempt: build complete mechanical movements in-house, at prices aimed at ordinary buyers.
That is still the point of the brand. Orient designs and manufactures its own calibres rather than buying Swiss ébauches, which is why an Orient automatic can cost less than a quartz watch from a fashion label while containing a movement the company made itself.
The Bambino made the case to a wider audience — a domed-crystal dress automatic at a price that embarrassed a lot of more expensive watches — and the Kamasu and Mako divers did the same for tool watches.
Orient Star sits above the main line, with higher finishing, power-reserve indicators and in-house calibres of greater complexity.
The company became a subsidiary of Seiko Epson in 2009 and remains one, which gives it manufacturing depth while leaving the identity distinct from Seiko's own.
- 1901
- Shogoro Yoshida opens a watch business in Tokyo.
- 1950
- The company is refounded as Tama Keiki.
- 1951
- Renamed Orient Watch Company.
- 1964
- Orient Star establishes the upper collection.
- 2009
- Becomes a subsidiary of Seiko Epson.
Also in 4 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,426), Automatic Watches (1,204), Leather Strap Watches (767) and Automatic Watches Under £500 (238).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 46.5mm lug-to-lug keeps the 40.5mm case wearable
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Orient's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
- 40-hour reserve means winding it after a day off
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| Specification | RA-AK0705R30B |  RGB10010/06 |  TW2W68800 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £230 | £225 |
| Case size | 40.5mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap |
| Power reserve | 40 hours | 42 hours | 40 hours |
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Your new watch
Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
Will the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
How long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 40 hours fully wound — enough to survive a night off the wrist, but not a full weekend.
What size strap does it take?
21mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 46.5mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16cm (6¼ inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Who are F.Hinds?
F.Hinds has been run by the same family since 1856 and is now in its fifth generation, with more than 115 shops across England and Wales. They are a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and an Authorised Diamond Dealer.
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