Product Review · Automatic Watches · #9 Ranked
Orient Bambino V2 TAC00009N0
40.5mm domed-crystal dress automatic · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 24 2026
Why it scored a 76
The Orient Bambino V2 TAC00009N0 has some of the happiest owners in the group, with 4.7 stars over 4,601 ratings for Satisfaction 94, and its F6724 movement earns Reliability 84. The problem is what $244.28 buys. That is nearly the price of the Orient Kamasu RA-AA0003R, which adds sapphire and 200m, so Value drops to 74. Features scores just 64 for a domed mineral crystal, 30m water resistance and no sports hardware, and Orient's 1-year warranty scores 55, the lowest factor. It ranks #9, and the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time SRPB41 is the dress watch we would buy instead.
What you're getting
- Reference TAC00009N0, Bambino Version 2
- Orient F6724 automatic with hand-winding and hacking
- 40.5mm case
- Domed mineral crystal
- 30m water resistance
- Leather strap
- 1-year Orient international warranty
- Limitation: 30m rating, mineral crystal and a cut-off listing
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- 40.5mm, domed crystal
- Orient F6724 automatic
- 30m WR, 1-year warranty
- Price$244.28
- Tier40.5mm domed-crystal dress automatic
- Category rank#9 of 10
Should you buy the Orient Bambino V2 TAC00009N0?
The Orient Bambino V2 TAC00009N0 is for someone who wants a classic dress automatic with a big domed crystal and no sporty extras. At $244.28 (list $265.00) it ranks #9 of 10 in our Automatic Watches category. Keep it away from the pool. If you can stretch to $399.00, the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time SRPB41 adds a display back and a 3-year warranty. For about $18 more, the Orient Kamasu RA-AA0003R is a far more capable daily watch.
Where it earns its score
- Top owner scores. 4.7 stars from 4,601 ratings is the second-largest sample here and gives Satisfaction 94.
- Classic dress shape. The domed crystal and 40.5mm case are why the Bambino is a common first dress watch.
- Hand-winding and hacking. The F6724 can be wound at the crown and stops the seconds hand for precise setting.
- Proven reliability. Reliability scores 84 on a long record and a large rating base.
What to know first
- Warranty is the lowest factor at 55. Orient covers it for 1 year, versus 3 years on the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time SRPB41.
- Bare specs. Features scores 64 because 30m water resistance and a mineral crystal are the barest specs in our category.
- Messy listing. The bullets are cut off and the seller field is unclear, so confirm the seller and the dial in the photos before ordering.
Our verdict
The Orient Bambino V2 TAC00009N0 scores 76, a Fair Buy and #9 in our Automatic Watches category. Satisfaction (94) and Reliability (84) are strong, but Features (64), Value (74) and Warranty (55) hold it back at $244.28. Buy it if you want the classic domed dress look on a budget. The Seiko Presage Cocktail Time SRPB41 (80) is the better-built dress pick.
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time SRPB41
Questions buyers ask
Is the Orient Bambino V2 automatic?
Yes. It uses Orient's F6724 automatic, which can also be hand-wound.
Is the Orient Bambino waterproof?
It is rated to 30m, which covers splashes and rain, not swimming.
What size is the Orient Bambino Version 2?
The case is 40.5mm across.
Ready to check it out?
Orient Bambino V2 TAC00009N0 · ViperScore 76 · Fair Buy · $244.28
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80Seiko Presage Cocktail Time SRPB41
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