The Orient Bambino FAC0000AB0 is the black Roman-numeral Version 2: a 40.5 mm automatic dress watch on black leather, not a diver and not a later 42 mm stick-dial Bambino. Silver Roman numerals sit at the even hours, with IIII at 4 rather than IV, and simple stick indexes at the odd hours. A date window sits at 3. The dial also carries Orient Automatic script and a Water Resistant line above a railroad minute track.
It is a dress watch for shirts, dinners, and office days. Thirty metres of water resistance covers rain and handwashing. It is not a swimming watch. The black crocodile-pattern strap and polished steel case keep the look formal, while the date makes it practical as a daily dress piece.
Why this Version 2 works
- Black Roman dial — even hours in silver Roman numerals, odd hours as sticks, date at 3, silver hands.
- F6724 automatic — hand-winding and hacking, about 40 hours of power reserve, 22 jewels. No power-reserve hand on the dial.
- 40.5 mm dress case — 11.8 mm thick, 21 mm lugs, domed mineral crystal, solid screw case back, pull-out crown at 3.
- Black leather — crocodile-pattern strap with a light-coloured lining and an Orient tang buckle, as shown in the listing photos.
- 30 m water resistance — splash resistance only. The bezel is fixed, so this is not a dive timer.
Who it suits
Choose FAC0000AB0 if you want the classic Bambino Roman face in black, rather than the white, cream, or blue siblings, and rather than the larger Version 4 stick-index watches. It suits a buyer who wants an in-house automatic dress watch that fits under a cuff. Compare the blue 42 mm stick-dial sibling, Bambino Version 4 FAC08004D0, if you want a sportier dial in the same movement family.
Technical specifications
- Brand / collection: Orient Bambino Version 2 (also called 2nd generation)
- Reference: FAC0000AB0
- Movement: Orient calibre F6724 automatic, with hand-winding and hacking
- Power reserve: About 40 hours
- Jewels: 22
- Complications: Hours, minutes, seconds, and date at 3. No day window and no power-reserve indicator
- Case: Stainless steel, 40.5 mm diameter
- Thickness: 11.8 mm
- Lug width: 21 mm
- Crystal: Domed mineral
- Dial: Black, silver Roman numerals at even hours (IIII at 4), stick indexes at odd hours, railroad minute track
- Hands: Silver-tone
- Bezel: Fixed
- Crown: Pull-out, at 3 o’clock
- Case back: Solid screw case back. Listing photos show an Orient medallion; small surrounding text is not clear enough to quote
- Strap: Black crocodile-pattern leather, Orient tang buckle
- Water resistance: 30 metres
A stored lug-to-lug figure on this page was copied from a different Bambino reference, so it is not listed here. Orient is a Japanese brand. FAC0000AB0 is an earlier Version 2 reference, not current Thailand production. The case back of the unit supplied shows where it was made.
Wearing and care
Wind the crown gently if the watch has stopped. Pull it to set the time, and use the date quickset only when the hands are well away from midnight. Keep it off the wrist for swimming, showers, and hot tubs. Wipe the leather after rain rather than rinsing the strap. The mineral crystal will mark more easily than sapphire, so a soft cloth is enough for fingerprints.
Frequently asked questions
What movement does the Orient Bambino FAC0000AB0 use?
It uses Orient’s in-house calibre F6724 automatic, with hand-winding, hacking, a date, and about 40 hours of power reserve. There is no power-reserve hand on the dial.
What is the water resistance of the FAC0000AB0?
30 metres. That is splash resistance for rain and handwashing, not swimming or diving. The crown is a pull-out crown, and the bezel does not rotate.
How big is the FAC0000AB0 case?
40.5 mm across, 11.8 mm thick, with 21 mm lugs. Lug-to-lug is not stated here, because the figure stored against this SKU came from another reference.
Is the black Bambino dial Roman or stick indexes?
Both, in the usual Version 2 layout. Roman numerals mark the even hours, including IIII at 4, and stick indexes mark the odd hours. The date is at 3. Listing photos show silver hands on a black dial.
Is the FAC0000AB0 a good everyday dress watch?
Yes, if you want a slim automatic for shirts and office wear. It is the wrong pick if you need 100 m or 200 m water resistance, a steel bracelet, or a sapphire crystal.
How does FAC0000AB0 differ from Bambino Version 4?
This Version 2 is 40.5 mm with a Roman-and-index black dial and 21 mm lugs. Version 4, such as FAC08004D0, is a 42 mm stick-index watch. Both use F6724 and mineral crystal, and both are 30 m dress watches rather than divers.
Where can I buy the Orient Bambino FAC0000AB0 in Australia?
Chronospride lists this reference for Australian buyers. Stock changes, so the page may show out of stock until the next unit is in. When it is available, it is inspected before dispatch.
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 |
|---|---|
| Lug-Width | 21mm |
| Case Thickness | 11.8mm |
| Gender | Men |
| MPN | FAC0000AB0 |
| Band-Colour | Black |
| Band-Material | Leather |
| Band-Width | 21mm |
| Bezel material | Stainless steel |
| Calibre | F6724 |
| Case-Colour | Silver |
| Case-Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case-Size | 40.5mm |
| Clasp | Tang |
| EAN | 679282451871 |
| UPC | 679282451871 |
| Face-Colour | Black |
| Glass | Scratch Resistant Mineral |
| Hands | Silver-tone |
| Lug to lug size | 46.8mm |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Watch-Shape | Round |
| Power reserve | 40 hours |
| Water-Resistance-Rating | 30 meters |