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Orient Bambino Version 1
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Orient Bambino Version 1

45 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$255
ComplicationsDate
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Orient Bambino Version 1 is the Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index ($295) — shared caliber (Orient F6724) and Same family (Bambino). If price is the constraint, the Timex Waterbury Classic 3 Hand 40mm Leather Strap Watch at $102 (vs $255 for the Bambino Version 1) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3H is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Tissot Le Locle ($795) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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45 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Echo/Neutra Averau 39 3H
Echo/Neutramicro

Averau 39 3H

4 variants · AVERAU
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$840MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Henry Archer Sekvens
Henry Archermicro

Sekvens

6 variants · Ref. 5744002550013
40mm·Automatic
$365MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase
Echo/Neutramicro

Averau 39 Moon Phase

5 variants · AVERAU
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,085MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM012M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM012M

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$180MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal
anOrdainmicro

Model 1 Precious Metal

3 variants
38mm·Manual
$1,905MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)

5 variants
40mm·Automatic
$695MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Sternglas Asthet Edition Lumare
Sternglasmicro

Asthet Edition Lumare

2 variants · Asthet
40mm·Automatic
$593MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
BERNY Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM020M
BERNYmicro

Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM020M

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$111MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Knot Watches Knot AT-38
Knot Watchesmicro
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Knot AT-38

12 variants
38mm·Automatic
$444MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Atelier Caradant Event Horizon
Atelier Caradantmicro

Event Horizon

 
39mm·Automatic
$754MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Archimede Watches Klassik
Archimede Watchesmicro

Klassik

4 variants
39/42mm·Automatic
$1,115MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano
Borealis Watch Co.micro

Lusitano

5 variants
39mm·Automatic
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index
Orient

Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

5 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Orient Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)

6 variants
40.5mm·Automatic
$295MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)
Orient

Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)

3 variants
38.4mm·Automatic
$345MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

Ref. AU1040
40mm·Solar
$244MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

5 variants · Ref. AW1232
40mm·Solar
$278MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
28/42mm·Quartz
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Seiko Essentials Automatic
Seiko

Essentials Automatic

2 variants · Essentials
41.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

2 variants · Ref. BU2013
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$296MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Timex Waterbury Classic 39mm
Timex

Waterbury Classic 39mm

4 variants
39mm·Quartz
$189MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Seiko Recraft Series
Seiko

Recraft Series

4 variants · Recraft
39.6/43.5mm·Automatic
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1

Cheaper alternatives· 9

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Timex Waterbury Classic 3 Hand 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic 3 Hand 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$102MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Timex Waterbury Classic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$102MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

2 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Swatch Big Bold SwatchPAY
Swatch
Bnwpay

Big Bold SwatchPAY

4 variants · Bnwpay
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Casio EFV-650D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-650D

3 variants · Edifice
43.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Timex Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75900
Timex

Easy Reader 38mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2P75900

 
38mm·Quartz
$77MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Casio MQ-24
Casio

MQ-24

10 variants
34.9mm·Quartz
$30MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Swatch Xx Rated Black
Swatch

Xx Rated Black

Ref. SUOB402
41mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Swatch Action O Clock
Swatch

Action O Clock

Ref. SUOB715F
41mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Slim Auto

 
40mm·Automatic
$825MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

4 variants
40/42mm·Automatic
$1,045MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

6 variants
39.5/40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Longines RECORD
Longines

RECORD

4 variants · Ref. L2.821.4.72.6
40mm·Automatic
$2,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Glycine Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0114
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0114

 
40mm·Automatic
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variants · Portofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Date
Frederique Constant

Manufacture Classic Date

3 variants
40mm·Automatic
$3,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko

King Seiko KSK

3 variants
38.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Orient Bambino Version 1
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