{"id":245,"date":"2026-07-01T22:02:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T04:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orelo.watch\/?p=245"},"modified":"2026-07-20T23:12:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T05:12:03","slug":"los-tres-mejores-orient-de-la-temporada-bambino-mako-y-el-que-no-esperabas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orelo.watch\/en\/los-tres-mejores-orient-de-la-temporada-bambino-mako-y-el-que-no-esperabas\/","title":{"rendered":"The three best Orients of the season: Bambino, Mako and the one you didn't expect"},"content":{"rendered":"

Orient doesn't usually make watch-world headlines, but 2026 should change that. The brand launched its first-ever no-date Bambino, redesigned the Mako 40 with Kamasu-inherited hands, and released a 2,300-piece limited edition of the blue-gradient Stretto Date. Here are the three watches of the season worth a look \u2014 one for each type of Spanish-speaking buyer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orient has spent roughly 75 years building the same reputation: in-house automatic movements at prices other Japanese brands abandoned a decade ago. In 2026 the brand didn't launch a single flagship \u2014 it updated three different collections almost simultaneously. That leaves the buyer with a practical question: if you're only going to look at three, which ones?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We picked one for the buyer who wants entry-level elegance without overspending, one for the buyer looking for a first serious dive watch, and one for the buyer who already owns watches and wants something that will surprise someone who actually reads a catalogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The door-opener: Orient Bambino 38 No Date<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For the first time in Bambino history, Orient released a no-date version. The date window broke the dial's symmetry, and the Bambino is, above all, an exercise in symmetry. Case: 38.4mm x 12.5mm, domed mineral crystal (Monochrome corrected an earlier \"sapphire\" error \u2014 front and back crystals are mineral), 30m water resistance. Movement: in-house calibre F6524, automatic with hacking seconds, 40-hour power reserve, +25\/-15 sec\/day accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The case measures 38.4mm in diameter and 12.5mm in thickness, with a domed mineral crystal and 30 meters of water resistance, typical of a dress watch. The movement is the in-house caliber F6524, an automatic movement with hacking seconds, a 40-hour power reserve, and an accuracy of +25\/-15 seconds per day. There are five dial options: white, ivory, green, and brown in regular production, plus a gray version limited to 3,300 pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The list price in Europe is EUR 340<\/strong> for the steel versions, confirmed by Monochrome Watches. (We couldn't find a USD price specifically listed for the No Date on Orient Watch USA at the time of writing\u2014other 38mm Bambino models on that site are around $295\u2013$345 USD, so something similar is reasonable, but not confirmed.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Mexico: Taking EUR 340 at today's exchange rate (~1.14 USD per EUR, ~17.5 MXN per USD), the equivalent is around $387 USD \/ ~$6,770 MXN before taxes and distributor margin. With 16% VAT and a typical distribution margin for mid-range Japanese watches, the estimated final price at authorized retailers would be in the range of approximately $7,000\u2013$9,000 MXN.<\/strong>. (This is our calculation, not a price confirmed by the distributor.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first diver: Orient Mako 40 (AC0Q Diver II)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Mako is probably the most highly recommended dive watch in the world for anyone buying their first serious automatic. The second generation of the AC0Q doesn't change the proportions that made it popular, but it does redesign the dial, borrowing the hands and markers from the Kamasu, the older sibling in Orient's dive watch family: an arrow-shaped hour hand, a sword-shaped minute hand, and an arrow-shaped second hand, all designed to improve legibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The case remains at 40mm (39.9mm according to Orient UK's specifications), with a 120-click unidirectional bezel and a 60-minute scale, a sapphire crystal, and 200-meter water resistance, sufficient for serious recreational diving. The movement is the F6722 caliber, an automatic hacking movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and 22 jewels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The regular references\u2014green (RA-AC0Q13E), blue (RA-AC0Q14L), and brown (RA-AC0Q15Y)\u2014retail for \u00a3379.99<\/strong>\u00a3379.99, according to Orient Watch UK. In the United States, according to SeriousWatches and other retailers, the regular models are priced around $530 USD<\/strong>, and the two limited-edition 2026 versions (gray and copper) are priced at $539 USD<\/strong>. . (Retailer figures, not official global list price\u2014prices may vary by market.)<\/em> Using the same calculation as the Bambino, the estimated price range in Mexico would be approximately $11,000\u2013$13,000 MXN<\/strong> for the regular versions. This is our estimate and has not been confirmed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The one you weren't expecting: Stretto Date, a limited edition of 2,300 pieces<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Stretto is the most underrated line in Orient's catalog, and the 2026 edition is the reason behind this article's title. Alongside the regular versions in green, blue, pink, and orange, Orient released a fifth variant: a blue-to-black gradient dial with an embossed striped pattern, limited to 2,300 numbered pieces<\/strong> (reference RA-AC0R09L).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 38.5mm stainless steel case features three central hands and a date window at 3 o'clock, 50-meter water resistance, and the same F6722 caliber found in the Mako 40. It's a well-executed three-hand watch with a dial unlike anything else in the brand's catalog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The price we found on SeriousWatches (a European retailer, not the official Orient website) is EUR 385<\/strong>. . (This is a single point of reference\u2014don't take it as a global list price. Regular, non-limited versions have been advertised for around \u00a3349.99 in the UK.)<\/em> At today's exchange rate, that's approximately $439 USD \/ $7,680 MXN before taxes. With VAT and markup, the estimated price range in Mexico would be approximately $9,000\u2013$11,000 MXN.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Availability in Latin America<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Orient has designated official distributors in the four main Spanish-speaking markets, according to the official listing on orient-watch.com: Mexico<\/strong> \u2014 EUROLUXE M\u00e9xico S.A. de C.V., in Polanco, Ciudad de M\u00e9xico. In Spain<\/strong> \u2014 Platisur, S.L., in M\u00e1laga. In Colombia<\/strong> \u2014 Intercontinental Zona Libre, S.A. In Argentina<\/strong> \u2014 International Time Group, S.A., en Buenos Aires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

None of these distributors publish a public price list that we have been able to verify, which means that all prices in Mexican pesos for this item are estimates based on the international price, not figures confirmed by the distributor. We recommend contacting EUROLUXE Mexico directly to confirm price and availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which one to choose?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you want entry-level elegance without breaking the bank: the Bambino 38 No Date<\/strong>. It's the purest Orient\u2014clean dial, in-house movement, accessible price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you're looking for your first serious dive watch: the Mako 40 (AC0Q Diver II)<\/strong>. 200 meters of true water resistance, improved legibility, and a decade's reputation for solid performance in the category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you already own watches and want to impress those who know how to look at a catalog: the Stretto Date, a limited edition of 2,300 pieces<\/strong>. It's the least recognizable piece at first glance, and that's precisely the reason to own it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three share something few brands offer in this price range: in-house manufactured movements, not a generic caliber purchased from third parties. In 2026, with 75 years of history behind it, Orient remains the most compelling argument in accessible watchmaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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