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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsOrient Bambino No Date

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Orient Bambino No Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino No Date for its improved dial symmetry and dress watch appeal, with many appreciating the cleaner, no-date design. The 38.4mm case size is considered ideal for a dress watch, and the dial sheen is a notable positive. Some owners, however, find the dial busy due to sub-indices, printed numbers, and "Water Resistant" text, while others regret the lack of a sapphire crystal. The movement is the automatic F6524, offering hacking and hand-winding, with accuracy reported between +25/-15 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino No Date highly for its enhanced dial symmetry and dress watch aesthetics at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Bambino No Date38.4mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Bambino No Date
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Bambino No Date30m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Bambino No Date$295

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6524
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$295
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