The Orient Bambino RA-AK0701S30B is a multi-hand Classic dress automatic built for people who want more information on the dial without losing the Bambino’s calm proportions. A white dial, blue-tone hands and applied markers sit under a domed mineral crystal, with a weekday window and a 24-hour sub-register that make the watch feel purposeful at a desk or under a cuff.
Power comes from Orient’s in-house calibre F6B22: automatic winding, manual wind when you want it, hacking seconds for precise setting, roughly 40 hours of power reserve and 22 jewels. The stainless steel case lands around 40.5 mm across with a see-through exhibition caseback so you can watch the movement work. A black leather strap with a steel buckle keeps the silhouette dress-first while staying easy for everyday wear.
Why the RA-AK0701S30B works
- Multi-hand utility: central timekeeping plus day display and a 24-hour hand for a clearer read of the day without a heavy sports design.
- Classic Bambino face: white dial, blue-tone hands and Roman-style markers that pair cleanly with shirts, blazers and smart-casual outfits.
- In-house Japanese movement: F6B22 with hand-winding and hacking — practical features you feel every time you set the watch.
- Dress case, wearable size: roughly 40.5 mm steel case and leather strap for a balanced everyday dress watch.
- Exhibition caseback: a transparent back shows the decorated automatic movement.
Who it suits
Buyers who already like the Bambino line but want more complication than a simple three-hand date model. It suits office wear, dinners and weekend smart casual where a white dial reads clean and the multi-hand layout stays interesting up close. If you prefer a simpler 38.4 mm three-hand Bambino, compare compact models such as the black RA-AC0M02B30B family; if you want beige multi-hand styling, see the sibling RA-AK0702Y10B.
Key specifications
- Reference: RA-AK0701S30B (also listed as RA-AK0701S / RA-AK0701S10B in some markets)
- Collection: Orient Bambino Classic (Version 8 multi-hand)
- Movement: Orient F6B22 automatic, hand-winding, hacking seconds
- Jewels: 22
- Power reserve: approximately 40 hours
- Case: stainless steel, approximately 40.5 mm diameter
- Case thickness: approximately 13 mm
- Crystal: domed mineral glass
- Dial: white with blue-tone hands and applied markers; day display; 24-hour sub-register
- Caseback: exhibition (see-through) screw-down style back
- Strap: black leather, approximately 21 mm lug width, steel buckle
- Water resistance: 30 metres (3 bar) — suitable for hand washing and rain, not swimming or diving
- Origin: Japan
Frequently asked questions
What movement does the Orient Bambino RA-AK0701S30B use?
It uses Orient’s in-house F6B22 automatic calibre with 22 jewels, manual winding, hacking seconds and about 40 hours of power reserve. The exhibition caseback lets you see the movement running.
What is the water resistance of the RA-AK0701S30B?
30 metres (3 bar). That covers rain and hand washing. It is not a dive watch and should not be worn for swimming, showering or water sports.
Is the RA-AK0701S30B a good everyday dress watch?
Yes for office and smart-casual use. The white multi-hand dial stays dressy, the leather strap is light, and the roughly 40.5 mm case wears as a classic men’s dress automatic rather than a tool watch.
What do the extra hands on the RA-AK0701S30B show?
Alongside hours, minutes and seconds you get a day-of-week display and a 24-hour hand/sub-register. That multi-hand layout is the main difference from simpler three-hand Bambino models.
How does RA-AK0701S30B compare to RA-AK0702Y10B?
Both sit in the Bambino multi-hand family with F6B22. RA-AK0701S30B focuses on a white dial with blue-tone hands and black leather; RA-AK0702Y10B is the beige multi-hand sibling. Choose by dial colour and how the strap finish matches your wardrobe.
Where can I buy the Orient Bambino RA-AK0701S30B in Australia?
At Chronospride. We stock authentic pieces, inspect them before dispatch and ship Australia-wide on eligible orders. Coverage is Chronospride’s 12 months warranty, handled by our team — see our authenticity and warranty page for terms.
Authentic stock, inspected before dispatch. Free shipping Australia-wide on eligible orders. Covered by Chronospride’s 12 months warranty, handled by our team. See our authenticity and warranty page.
| Brand | Orient |
|---|---|
| Gender | Men |
| MPN | RA-AK0701S10B |
| EAN | 4942715029067 |
| Band-Colour | Black |
| Band-Material | Leather |
| Band-Width | 21mm |
| Calibre | F6B22 |
| Case-Colour | Silver |
| Case-Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case-Size | 41mm |
| Face-Colour | Silver |
| Glass | Crystal Mineral |
| Jewels | 22 |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Power reserve | 40 hours |
| Watch-Shape | Round |
| Water-Resistance-Rating | 30 m (3 ATM) |
| UPC | 4942715029067 |
