Orient 2nd Generation Bambino Automatic FAC00009W0 AC00009W Blue Hands/White Dial/Brown Strap Mens Watch £83 With Code @ Creation Watches

Airmail hit or miss you mean for customs charges?

ajarnadam.sainy17/08/2019 01:09

Airmail hit or miss you mean for customs charges?

Yes. RM is best bet I think.

Hot

Avoid the DHL option like the plague, numerous threads on this and I've not seen many that have got away with taxes when selecting DHL.

Watch itself is a steal for the price you pay. Would buy multiple, if only I had more wrists

Love this watch, stuck mine on a matte blue croc strap.

That cream dial and blue hands...

TacticalTimbo17/08/2019 02:07

Love this watch, stuck mine on a matte blue croc strap.[Image]

Accurate time keeping? Looks nice

Blurigard17/08/2019 02:22

That cream dial and blue hands...

Actually, this watch is the one with the white dial. The cream one is FAC00009N0 and is currently listed at £93.

SharkSandwich17/08/2019 08:06

Actually, this watch is the one with the white dial. The cream one is …Actually, this watch is the one with the white dial. The cream one is FAC00009N0 and is currently listed at £93.Read lessRead more

I know, I was referring to Louise Louise's reference to the cream dial, but I couldn't quote the comment, since it was in the original post.

Lovely looking watch. Pretty sure I had to pay over 20 quid to royal mail when I ordered an 80 quid seiko though

currybum217/08/2019 10:15

Lovely looking watch. Pretty sure I had to pay over 20 quid to royal mail …Lovely looking watch. Pretty sure I had to pay over 20 quid to royal mail when I ordered an 80 quid seiko thoughRead lessRead more

To royal mail or to DHL?

Royal mail as I had to collect from sorting office

Caved... Ordered this one using airmail option creationwatches.com/products/orient-watches-252/orient-bambino-version-4-classic-automatic-fac08003a0-ac08003a-mens-watch-9323.html

Don't like roman numerals myself but that's a very nice watch for the money.
Heat added.

TacticalTimbo17/08/2019 02:07

Love this watch, stuck mine on a matte blue croc strap.[Image]

Looking nice, any chance you have a link for watch strap?

Not the blue croc strap but I have had good success with WatchGecko ebay's watch strap bundle listing(s). Got 10 straps for a kerazee £17 a few weeks ago. Though subsequent auctions have been more, you may be lucky. Only downside is, it's lucky dip.

Eg, ebay.co.uk/itm…908

want a 38mm for this

iqbal10117/08/2019 12:44

Looking nice, any chance you have a link for watch strap?

Thanks, this is the strap;

rover.ebay.com/rov…601

ajarnadam.sainy17/08/2019 02:49

Accurate time keeping? Looks nice

Thanks, time keeping very good for an auto, never going to outperform a £10 quartz though.

TacticalTimbo17/08/2019 15:13

Thanks, this is the …Thanks, this is the strap;https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F143330690601Read lessRead more

Cheers!

I got a cheapo (electric blue, not royal blue) "genuine leather" (never sure at that price?) strap from ebay as well, for my SARB017 - though - comparing it to some of the Geckota bracelets and the Geckota strap bundle I bought, it's perhaps not the greatest. I'm going to swap it out for a bracelet.

forums.watchuseek.com/f21…tml

Probably too bright blue for some - and some people don't like deployant clasps, so... ebay.co.uk/itm…783

Surprised that listing's still going, actually, as it's a year after I posted on WUS.

louiselouise17/08/2019 15:30

I got a cheapo (electric blue, not royal blue) "genuine leather" (never …I got a cheapo (electric blue, not royal blue) "genuine leather" (never sure at that price?) strap from ebay as well, for my SARB017 - though - comparing it to some of the Geckota bracelets and the Geckota strap bundle I bought, it's perhaps not the greatest. I'm going to swap it out for a bracelet.https://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/***official-sarb017-seiko-alpinist-thread***-795726-330.html#post46896161Probably too bright blue for some - and some people don't like deployment clasps, so... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272513546783Surprised that listing's still going, actually, as it's a year after I posted on WUS.Read lessRead more

Needs to be 21mm. Not a bad price, but looks to be that glossier finish.

TacticalTimbo17/08/2019 15:48

Needs to be 21mm. Not a bad price, but looks to be that glossier finish.

Just another blue option if anyone's looking. It's not glossy, though, definitely more matte (might be the way the sunlight's hitting it on the WUS thread photo).

But yeah, going 1mm out you can usually get away with it, but I'd rather buy the correct lug width (didn't notice this Bambino's lug width, actually). iqbal101 didn't mention which watch he was wanting a strap for.

louiselouise17/08/2019 15:52

Just another blue option if anyone's looking. It's not glossy, though, …Just another blue option if anyone's looking. It's not glossy, though, definitely more matte (might be the way the sunlight's hitting it on the WUS thread photo).But yeah, going 1mm out you can usually get away with it, but I'd rather buy the correct lug width (didn't notice this Bambino's lug width, actually). iqbal101 didn't mention which watch he was wanting a strap for.Read lessRead more

I got this one, was thinking blue strap will go with this better, sorry didn't think about the lug width before

creationwatches.com/pro…tml

currybum217/08/2019 10:37

Royal mail as I had to collect from sorting office

Damn, thought the whole point of Royal Mail was they were posting it to you from within the UK so no taxes

currybum217/08/2019 10:37

Royal mail as I had to collect from sorting office

currybum217/08/2019 11:01

Caved... Ordered this one using airmail option …Caved... Ordered this one using airmail option creationwatches.com/products/orient-watches-252/orient-bambino-version-4-classic-automatic-fac08003a0-ac08003a-mens-watch-9323.htmlRead lessRead more

Did you pay extra for Royal Mail delivery from Creation, then got the Fee To Pay notification? It looks as though you're choosing Free Registered Airmail.

I had good luck with Free Registered Airmail but that's a gamble (my first Creation order - was the only post option available for that watch, for some reason).

Good ole Amazon Warehouse has a few Orient Automatics, actually, if you want to scratch the Orient itch and 100% avoid Customs.

*Obviously Warehouse is a bit of a gamble, but nearly all the watches I've bought from there have been excellent.

Orient Mens Analogue Automatic Watch with Stainless Steel Strap FER2700BB0 Used - Good £70.40‌ amazon.co.uk/gp/…all
(A Bambino 2nd Generation!) Orient Analogue Automatic FAC00004B0 Used - Very Good £82.71‌ amazon.co.uk/gp/…all
Bit Marmite, this one - Orient Mens Analogue Automatic Watch with Leather Strap RA-AC0003S10B Used - Good £86.90‌ amazon.co.uk/gp/…all
Even the Cream Dial/Blue Hands Bambino V2 I love so much from this Deal post is on Amazon Warehouse - bit pricey at £124.40, Used - Very Good, though amazon.co.uk/gp/…all

If Quartz is more your thing, this looks very like the Seiko Recraft line/Seiko 5 Speed Racers - Orient 50M WR Quartz SQC0U005F0 £58.08 (not Amazon Warehouse this time)
amazon.co.uk/ORI…PSM

louiselouise17/08/2019 15:30

I got a cheapo (electric blue, not royal blue) "genuine leather" (never …I got a cheapo (electric blue, not royal blue) "genuine leather" (never sure at that price?) strap from ebay as well, for my SARB017 - though - comparing it to some of the Geckota bracelets and the Geckota strap bundle I bought, it's perhaps not the greatest. I'm going to swap it out for a bracelet.https://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/***official-sarb017-seiko-alpinist-thread***-795726-330.html#post46896161Probably too bright blue for some - and some people don't like deployment clasps, so... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272513546783Surprised that listing's still going, actually, as it's a year after I posted on WUS.Read lessRead more

Yeah, swap it out.

thethinwhiteduke18/08/2019 01:50

Yeah, swap it out.[Image]

I have two - a (curved ends) Michel Herbelin two tone bracelet - which I'm not sure will be too blingy or will fit. (Looks a bit like this - not my image and not the exact bracelet, btw) Apparently the Geckotas with curved end links do, and I have one of those too - the Chamfered, iirc. Keep forgetting about it, will get onto it tomorrow.

louiselouise18/08/2019 01:57

I have two - a Michel Herbelin two tone watch - which I'm not sure will be …I have two - a Michel Herbelin two tone watch - which I'm not sure will be too blingy or will fit. (Looks a bit like this - not my image and not the exact bracelet, btw) [Image] Apparently the Geckotas with curved end links do, and I have one of those too - the Chamfered, iirc. Keep forgetting about it, will get onto it tomorrow.Read lessRead more

I heard there was an awful lot of trouble with many alternatives so played it safe with the Strapcode - couldn't be happier, great bracelet and perfect looking with the Alpinist, imo.

thethinwhiteduke18/08/2019 02:01

I heard there was an awful lot of trouble with many alternatives so played …I heard there was an awful lot of trouble with many alternatives so played it safe with the Strapcode - couldn't be happier, great bracelet and perfect looking with the Alpinist, imo.Read lessRead more

Invicta bracelets fit too, apparently, though I'll edit this and add my WUS link about my search for Alpinist bracelets later.

Here's the link here

Edit: Got boyf to do it as I found it too cumbersome but managed to fit a Michel Herbelin bracelet to mine (cost £10, is very well made, has a good weight and was a bit of a wild card/gamble purchase).

louiselouise18/08/2019 02:05

Invicta bracelets fit too, apparently, though I'll edit this and add my …Invicta bracelets fit too, apparently, though I'll edit this and add my WUS link about my search for Alpinist bracelets later.Read lessRead more

An Invicta bracelet on a Sarb? Eww,

thethinwhiteduke18/08/2019 02:15

An Invicta bracelet on a Sarb? Eww,

Here's my "wild card" Michel Herbelin (originally for the 12239/BT) £10 purchase - not a perfect fit at the curved ends, and needs adjusted to fit my wrist (think the links are the dreaded pins and collars - no arrows on the underside of the links, weirdly). I let boyf do the bracelet fitting (the springbars the seller sent were incredibly thin, the ones I have are too thick and didn't go in the "holes", ooer). Fiddly but got there in the end.

Slight jiggle room/gap, but not that noticeableSlightly raised between the lugsThe original ebay listing for this watch clearly shows solid end links, and it's nicely-made. Think I got a bargain!

Had received customs fee card of £25.13 in order to obtain my watch. Grr.. 😡

currybum217/08/2019 11:01

Caved... Ordered this one using airmail option …Caved... Ordered this one using airmail option creationwatches.com/products/orient-watches-252/orient-bambino-version-4-classic-automatic-fac08003a0-ac08003a-mens-watch-9323.htmlRead lessRead more

This is the one I'm interested in and for £93 it's a steal.
Did you receive yours ok? Any issues with customs?

Arrived but card royal mail card for customs. Last time I think I paid over £20. Not collected yet but expecting the same.

Amazon probably better bet in hindsight
Orient Men's Analogue Japanese-Automatic Watch with Leather Strap FAC00009W0 amazon.co.uk/dp/…AK4

Just to confirm
Had to pay royal mail £27 customs. This is the 2nd time with creation, so will use amazon in future where possible. Lovely watch though!

currybum203/09/2019 13:47

Just to confirmHad to pay royal mail £27 customs. This is the 2nd time …Just to confirmHad to pay royal mail £27 customs. This is the 2nd time with creation, so will use amazon in future where possible. Lovely watch though!Read lessRead more

Urgh, such a pain! I'm tempted to ask boyf to try the (Cream Dial) Creation option/Free Registered Airmail but I bet it'll be my turn to get nabbed I keep sending him pictures of it but he's not biting.

currybum203/09/2019 13:47

Just to confirmHad to pay royal mail £27 customs. This is the 2nd time …Just to confirmHad to pay royal mail £27 customs. This is the 2nd time with creation, so will use amazon in future where possible. Lovely watch though!Read lessRead more

Airmail next time

Mike_HUKD05/09/2019 09:54

Airmail next time

That's what I used, but they used royal mail anyway.