The Orient Bambino 36 RA-BB0101S is the smaller dress watch a lot of buyers actually wanted from this family: a 36.4 mm gold-tone case, a clean white dial with no date window, and the usual Bambino dome. If 40.5 mm or even the 38.4 mm Bambinos sit wide on your wrist, this reference is the one to look at first.
It still reads as a Bambino. Dauphine hands, applied markers, a curved dial under a domed mineral crystal, and an exhibition back over Orient’s F6524 automatic. What it drops is the date cut-out, so the white dial stays symmetrical. Water resistance is 30 metres — rain and hand-washing, not swimming.
Who the RA-BB0101S suits
This is a dress and office watch for smaller or slimmer wrists, or anyone who prefers a classic 36 mm proportion under a shirt cuff. Lug-to-lug is about 42.2 mm, so the case does not overhang as easily as the older 46 mm-class Bambinos. The gold-tone case and brown crocodile-pattern leather strap lean formal; the 18 mm strap is a standard size if you later swap it.
It is not a sports watch. There is no lume to speak of, the crystal is mineral rather than sapphire, and 30 m water resistance is splash-only. If you want a daily beater that can take a knock, look at an Orient diver instead — the Orient watches range covers that. If you want the same design language in a larger case, start with the Orient Classic / Bambino category or our Orient Bambino Australia buying guide.
What you get on the wrist
- White no-date dial with dauphine hands and applied hour markers
- Gold-tone stainless steel case with a polished face and a more modest 36.4 mm diameter
- Domed mineral crystal (the Bambino “box” profile)
- Exhibition case back so you can see the F6524 rotor
- Brown leather strap, 18 mm, crocodile pattern, tang buckle, quick-release spring bars on this generation
- About 53 g on a typical listing weight — light for all-day wear
Movement: Orient F6524
RA-BB0101S uses Orient’s in-house F6524 automatic, the same no-date calibre family as the recent 38 mm no-date Bambinos (not the older F6724 date movement used on many 40.5 mm models). It self-winds, can be wound from the crown, and hacks (the seconds hand stops when you pull the crown to set the time). Orient quotes roughly 40 hours of power reserve, 22 jewels, 21,600 vph, and a static accuracy band of about +25 to −15 seconds per day. Treat that as a factory range, not a COSC claim.
Because there is no date, you are not fighting a date wheel when you set the watch after it has stopped. That is the practical reason some buyers prefer this 36 mm line over a standard Bambino with a 3 o’clock window.
Technical specifications
- Reference: RA-BB0101S / RA-BB0101S30B
- Collection: Orient Bambino 36 (Classic dress)
- Movement: Japan-made Orient F6524 automatic; hand-winding; hacking seconds
- Power reserve: approximately 40 hours
- Jewels / frequency: 22 jewels, 21,600 vph
- Accuracy (factory): about +25 to −15 seconds per day
- Functions: hours, minutes, central seconds — no date
- Case: stainless steel with gold-tone PVD, 36.4 mm diameter, about 12.3 mm thick
- Lug-to-lug: about 42.2 mm
- Crystal: domed mineral (front); mineral exhibition back
- Water resistance: 30 m / 3 bar (splash resistant)
- Strap: brown leather, 18 mm lug width, tang buckle
- Weight: about 53 g
How it compares
Versus a classic 40.5 mm Bambino, you lose some dial presence and usually the date, and you gain a shorter lug-to-lug and an 18 mm strap that is easier to replace than the awkward 21 mm lugs on many older Bambinos. Versus the 38.4 mm no-date Bambinos (RA-BB000x), this 36.4 mm case is another step smaller — closer to a traditional dress-watch size. The green sibling is RA-BB0102E if you want the same case without the gold-tone finish.
For a broader dress-watch browse, see dress watches.
Buying RA-BB0101S in Australia
This listing is authentic Orient stock. We inspect watches 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 for terms. 30 m water resistance means keep it out of the shower and the pool.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Orient Bambino 36 RA-BB0101S?
Case diameter is 36.4 mm, thickness about 12.3 mm, lug-to-lug about 42.2 mm, and the strap is 18 mm. That is smaller than the common 40.5 mm Bambinos and a touch smaller than the 38.4 mm compact line.
Does the RA-BB0101S have a date window?
No. This 36 mm reference is a three-hand no-date layout. The white dial is left open, with dauphine hands and applied markers only.
What movement does the Orient Bambino 36 RA-BB0101S use?
Orient F6524: a Japan-made automatic with manual winding, hacking seconds, about 40 hours of reserve, and 22 jewels. It is not the F6724 date calibre used in many larger Bambinos.
Is the RA-BB0101S suitable for everyday wear?
Yes as a dress or office watch. It is light, the size is easy under a cuff, and 30 m water resistance covers rain. It is not built for swimming, gym knocks, or low-light reading — mineral crystal, no lume, splash-only water resistance.
Is the crystal sapphire?
No. Like most Bambinos, RA-BB0101S uses a domed mineral crystal. That dome is a large part of the vintage look; it will scratch more readily than sapphire.
Where can I buy the Orient Bambino 36 RA-BB0101S in Australia?
This page is the Chronospride listing for RA-BB0101S / RA-BB0101S30B. Authentic stock, inspected before dispatch, with Chronospride’s 12 months warranty handled by our team. Check the buying guide if you are still comparing Bambino sizes.
| Case-Size | 36.4mm |
|---|---|
| Band-Width | 18mm |
| Lug-Width | 18mm |
| Case Thickness | 12.3mm |
