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Orient RA-AK0802S30B Bambino Sun And Moon Automatic Black Strap Watch - W2964
Ref. RA-AK0802S30B
Sits in Orient’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Orient watches we list, which start at £185.
Price range £185 to £440 across 38 Orient watches in stock.The Bambino has always occupied a particular place in Orient's catalogue — a dress watch built on an in-house movement at a point in the market where that combination is genuinely uncommon. This iteration takes that foundation and adds a sun and moon complication, with a rotating disc at the lower portion of the dial that tracks the 24-hour cycle, shifting between a gilded sun and a luminous crescent as day turns to night. It is a more considered execution than Orient's earlier, bulkier Sun and Moon models; the Bambino's proportions impose discipline on the complication rather than letting it dominate. The F6B24 is made in Japan and built to hand-wind and hack, which matters more than it might seem — it means you can set it precisely and keep it regulated without waiting for the rotor to catch up. The 14.2mm case depth is a real-world consideration on a 41.5mm watch: this is not a watch that disappears under a shirt cuff, and it is worth knowing that before wearing it to a formal occasion. What compensates is the weight, a relatively light 70 grams on the wrist, and a blue embossed leather strap that wears in quickly and reads well against the white dial. The caseback is open, and the movement beneath it is worth a look — the finishing is honest rather than decorative, which suits a watch that earns its interest on the dial side.
- Reference
- RA-AK0802S30B
- Brand
- Orient
- Collection
- Classic
- Case size
- 41.5mm
- Case thickness
- 14.2mm
- Lug width
- 21mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- F6B24
- Functions
- Day-date
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Blue
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 47mm
- Power reserve
- 40 hours
- Origin
- Made in Japan
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 6 collections
This watch appears in the Orient Classic range (7), Back in Stock (4,683), Stainless Steel Watches (3,109), Automatic Watches (1,756), Leather Strap Watches (1,033) and Automatic Watches Under £500 (324).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 47mm lug-to-lug keeps the 41.5mm case wearable
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Orient's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
- 14.2mm thick, so it will not disappear under a cuff
- 40-hour reserve means winding it after a day off
Orient RA-AK0802S30B Bambino Sun And alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | RA-AK0802S30B | 98A291 | PWRAA0423 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £370 | £359 | £379 |
| Case size | 41.5mm | 41mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 50m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Leather strap | Ceramic bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | 40 hours | — | 40 hours |
| This watch | Closely matched |
|
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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.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedHow 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 47mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16cm (6¼ inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
How to size a watch to your wristIs 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.
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