Orient Bambino 38 Small Seconds “Kanazawa Hisui Teien” RN-AP0102E JDM Automatic – Green Dial, 38.4 mm, Exclusive to Orient Japan

Kanazawa Hisui Teien — The Jade Garden of Kanazawa

Kanazawa Hisui Teien (金沢翡翠庭園) can be translated as “The Jade Garden of Kanazawa”. It is the evocative name we have chosen for this exceptional emerald-green dial, drawing inspiration from the traditional gardens of Kanazawa and the city’s close connection to the art of gold leaf.

The deep green of the dial represents a jade garden; the small seconds sub-dial at six o’clock evokes the circular pond at its center, while the rose gold-colored hands and hour markers recall the delicate gold leaf craftsmanship characteristic of Kanazawa.

The Orient Bambino 38 Small Seconds RN-AP0102E is a JDM model originally sold exclusively by the official Orient Japan store for the domestic Japanese market.

Unveiled in June 2024, it revives the elegant small seconds feature of classic watches and integrates it into a compact 38.4 mm case. Orient revised the dial’s proportions and reduced the case thickness to enhance its visual presence and comfort on the wrist.

The emerald green dial combines Roman numerals, applied hour markers, and a railway-style minute track. The copper-toned hands and small seconds hand add warmth and contrast, while the date window at the 3 o’clock position preserves the Bambino’s everyday functionality.

Its domed mineral crystal, curved dial, slender lugs, and brown leather strap keep intact the retro aesthetic that has made the Orient Bambino one of the most recognizable and internationally appreciated Japanese automatic watches.

Inside, it is powered by the Orient in-house caliber F6222, an automatic mechanical movement with manual winding capability, a seconds stop function, 24 jewels, and a power reserve exceeding 40 hours. The transparent case back allows you to view the movement in action.

Key Features

• Brand: Orient
• Collection: Bambino 38
• Model: Small Seconds
• Narrative Name: Kanazawa Hisui Teien
• Reference: RN-AP0102E
• Market: JDM — Japanese Domestic Market
• Original Distribution: Exclusive to the official Orient Japan store
• Release Date: June 2024
• Dial: Emerald green
• Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, and date
• Movement: Manual-winding automatic mechanical
• Caliber: Orient F6222
• Jewels: 24
• Power reserve: 40 hours or more
• Specified accuracy: +25 to −15 seconds per day under static conditions
• Seconds stop: Yes
• Case material: Stainless steel
• Case diameter: 38.4 mm
• Lug-to-lug length: 44.0 mm
• Thickness: 12.0 mm
• Front crystal: Domed mineral crystal
• Case back: Transparent with mineral crystal
• Strap material: Leather
• Strap color: Brown
• Lug width: 20 mm
• Compatible wrist sizes: Approximately 150 to 190 mm
• Clasp: Traditional buckle
• Water resistance: 3 ATM / 30 meters, suitable for daily use and splashes
• Magnetic resistance: Type 1
• Luminescent material: No
• Weight: 53 g

The Orient Bambino Kanazawa Hisui Teien combines the understated proportions of a classic watch, the character of a small seconds dial, and an extraordinary combination of emerald green and coppery tones. A particularly attractive JDM model for those seeking a Bambino that stands out from the usual configurations and is hard to find outside of Japan.