The Orient Bambino RA-AK0802S30B (also listed as Bambino Version 9) is Orient’s classic sun-and-moon dress automatic: a 41.5 mm stainless steel case, white dial, day display, 24-hour sub-register, and the signature sun-and-moon disc. It is the dress-watch answer when you want a mechanical complication that is easy to read at a glance.
Power comes from Orient’s in-house caliber F6B24—automatic with hand-winding and hacking seconds—and about 40 hours of power reserve. A domed mineral crystal and leather strap keep the watch in dress territory, with roughly 47 mm lug-to-lug and 21 mm lugs for a full-size but wearable classic profile.
Why the RA-AK0802S30B sun and moon stands out
- Sun and moon complication — day/night disc that collectors search for under “Orient sun and moon”
- Day + 24-hour subdial — more information than a simple three-hand Bambino without crowding the white dial
- F6B24 automatic — Japanese in-house movement with hand-winding and hacking
- 41.5 mm steel case — classic Bambino sun-and-moon proportions with domed mineral crystal
- Leather strap dress layout — office and evening wear first, not a dive tool
Who it suits
Buyers who want an Orient Bambino sun and moon with a clean white dial, prefer a mechanical day/night display over a plain date-only dress watch, and like the larger classic Bambino presence versus the newer 38.4 mm compact models. Water resistance is 30 m—splash and rain only.
Technical specifications
- Brand / collection: Orient Bambino / Classic sun and moon (Version 9)
- Reference / SKU: RA-AK0802S30B (RA-AK0802S)
- Movement: Orient caliber F6B24 automatic (hand-winding, hacking seconds)
- Approximate power reserve: About 40 hours
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case diameter: 41.5 mm
- Case thickness: Approximately 13–14.2 mm (depending on crystal dome measurement)
- Lug-to-lug: Approximately 47 mm
- Lug width: 21 mm
- Crystal: Domed mineral glass
- Dial: White; sun-and-moon disc; day display; 24-hour sub-register
- Strap: Leather strap with buckle
- Water resistance: 30 metres (3 ATM) — splash resistant, not for swimming
Orient sun and moon watches in Australia
Searches for Orient sun and moon and Orient Bambino sun and moon often land on this AK08 family. The RA-AK0802S30B pairs the white dial complication with the familiar Bambino dress case—useful if you already like Orient classic leather models but want the day/night disc and 24-hour subdial as the main visual hook.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What movement does the Orient RA-AK0802S30B use?
It uses Orient’s in-house caliber F6B24 automatic movement with hand-winding and hacking seconds. Approximate power reserve is about 40 hours.
Is the RA-AK0802S30B a Bambino sun and moon watch?
Yes. It is sold as Orient Bambino Version 9 / Classic sun and moon. The dial combines a sun-and-moon disc with day display and a 24-hour sub-register on a white face.
What is the case size of the RA-AK0802S30B?
The stainless steel case is 41.5 mm in diameter, with about 47 mm lug-to-lug and 21 mm lug width. Thickness is in the low-to-mid 13–14 mm range once the domed crystal is included.
What is the water resistance of the Orient sun and moon RA-AK0802S30B?
Rated to 30 metres (3 ATM). Suitable for rain and hand washing. Not intended for swimming, diving, or shower use.
How does the RA-AK0802S30B compare to compact Bambino small-seconds models?
This sun-and-moon model is a larger classic dress piece with day/night and 24-hour complications. Compact small-seconds Bambinos (for example the 38.4 mm RA-AP01 family) wear smaller and usually show only time plus date or small seconds without the sun-and-moon disc.
Where can I buy the Orient Bambino sun and moon RA-AK0802S30B in Australia?
Chronospride stocks the RA-AK0802S30B for Australian buyers with inspected authentic stock and domestic dispatch on eligible orders. Check the live listing for current price and availability.
| Brand | Orient |
|---|---|
| Case-Size | 41.5mm |
| Band-Width | 21mm |
| Lug-Width | 21mm |
| Lug to lug size | 47mm |
| Case Thickness | 14.2mm |
| MPN | RA-AK0802S30B |
| Gender | Men's |
| Band-Material | Leather |
| Case-Material | Stainless Steel |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Band-Colour | Black |
| Calibre | F6B24 |
| Case-Colour | Silver |
| Face-Colour | White |
| UPC | 4942715031824 |
| Power reserve | 40 hours |
| Jewels | 22 |
| Watch-Shape | Round |
| EAN | 4942715031824 |
| Water-Resistance-Rating | 30m |
