Orient Bambino 36 “Nigori” RA-BB0103S Unisex Automatic Watch (36.4 mm, Milky White Dial, Cal. F6524, Domed Crystal, See-Through Case Back)

Storytelling: The Artisanal Essence of “Nigori” (濁り - The Purity of Cloudy Sake)

Far from the distilled transparency of conventional sake, Japan’s traditional sake culture reserves a place of reverence for “Nigori” (濁り - nigorizake or unfiltered, cloudy sake). By passing only through a coarse filter mesh that allows microparticles of fermented rice to pass through, nigori sake acquires that silky texture and characteristic soft, milky-white color—not an industrial, reflective white, but an off-white, warm, and velvety hue backed by centuries of artisanal craftsmanship.

The Bambino 36 “Nigori” brings that exact hue to its dial: a satin-finished milky white with subtle organic undertones that eschew the sterile coldness of ordinary dials. Mounted on a jet-black leather strap, the timepiece recreates the traditional tasting ritual, where a white ceramic cup brimming with nigorizake rests upon the dark, understated elegance of a Japanese lacquer (urushi) tray. With its harmonious 36.4 mm diameter, the “Nigori” embodies serene elegance, the naturalness of unfiltered processes, and the value of authenticity.

Technical Specifications

Feature Technical Detail
Reference RA-BB0103S (Bambino 36 “Nigori”)
Collection Orient Classic / Bambino 36
Movement Origin Japan (Japan Movement)
Movement In-house automatic mechanical movement with manual winding and hacking seconds
Caliber Orient F6524 (22 jewels)
Power Reserve Greater than 40 hours
Accuracy +25 to -15 seconds per day
Case Dimensions 42.2 mm (lug-to-lug distance) × 36.4 mm (diameter without crown) × 12.3 mm (thickness)
Lug Width 18 mm
Total Weight 48 g (balanced, lightweight construction for maximum comfort)
Case Material Solid stainless steel with high-gloss polish on the bezel and side edges
Front Crystal Vintage-inspired domed mineral crystal (Domed Box Crystal)
Case Back Screw-down with transparent crystal display window (See-through Exhibition Caseback)
Dial Milky white “Nigori” (satin-finished off-white) with stylized hands and faceted applied hour markers
Strap Deep black genuine leather with side stitching and a classic feel
Closure Type Traditional stainless steel pin buckle (Pin Buckle)
Wrist Size Range 144 mm to 190 mm
Water Resistance 3 Bar / 30 Meters (splash-proof, suitable for hand washing and light rain)
Magnetic Resistance Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) Class 1 (resistance greater than 4,800 A/m)

Key Selling Points

• Exclusive “Nigori” Shade (Silky Milky White): Unlike conventional white dials, which can appear cold or overly metallic, the off-white “Nigori” dial offers a unique visual warmth, achieving a much more elegant and distinguished color balance.
• Classic Vintage Proportions at 36.4 mm (Unisex): Designed according to the timeless sizing standards of formal watches from the mid-20th century. With a modest lug-to-lug measurement of 42.2 mm and a featherlight weight of 48 grams, it looks impeccable on both slender wrists and women’s wrists that appreciate unpretentious mechanical timepieces.
• Characteristic Domed Crystal (Domed Crystal): It retains the domed silhouette that has made the Bambino series world-famous, creating warm optical distortions at the edge of the dial that accentuate its nostalgic charm.
• In-House Mechanical Movement on Display: The see-through case back offers an unfiltered view of the balance wheel beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour, the decorated rotor, and the 22 jewels of the Japanese F6524 caliber.
• JIS Type 1 Magnetic Shielding: The movement is internally shielded to withstand everyday magnetic fields of up to 4,800 A/m generated by cell phones, tablets, computers, or magnetic closures on wallets and handbags.