LOOK: Orient Launches Its New Solar-Powered Watches

Orient has released five new Orient Bambino 38 models with a compact 38 mm case and solar-powered batteryโ€“a first for the seriesโ€“as well as a 75th anniversary Orient model with a limited release of 750 pieces. Introducing Orientโ€™s first-ever strap made of synthetic apple leather, practicality, and environmental friendliness are key elements of this release.

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Representing the traditional style of Orientโ€™s mechanical watches with classical designs, the Orient Bambino 38 is known for its traditional classical curved dial, domed glass with a retro feel, and delicate case design with slender lugs. The latest Orient Bambino 38 closely adheres to this image of mechanical watches while incorporating a solar-powered movement that converts the energy obtained from sunlight and other light sources into electrical energy for the first time in the series. With a high accuracy of +20 to -20 seconds per month and a power reserve of 6 months at full charge, the model now offers significantly improved convenience for daily use.ย 

The gorgeous, dazzling new Orient Bambino 38 models come with a compact 38 mm case and elegant dial colors such as ivory, black, white, pale green, and pale pink. These are paired with brown or ivory synthetic leather straps. Orientโ€™s first-ever plant-based strap is made of synthetic apple leather derived from otherwise discarded upcycled apple waste such as the core and pomace. Compared to animal leather, this cutting-edge material is better for the environment.ย 

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The 75th-anniversaryย edition of Orient Bambino 38, has a vintage look that represents the history and tradition of the Orient including the 1950s Orient logo written in cursive, a white dial with blue hands, and a retro-looking beige nubuck leather strap. The case back is engraved with the words โ€œOrient Since 1950 75th Anniversaryโ€ and a limited-edition serial number. It also comes with an exchangeable calf leather strap, adding to the celebratory feel of the anniversary model.ย 

All new models offer additional convenience with the easy exchange strap which is being adopted for the first time in the Orient Bambino line. The strap is easily detachable by moving the lever of the spring bar, allowing the wearer to personalize the watch to suit their own preferred style.