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Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect

The Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect is praised for its attractive price point and integrated bracelet design, with its 39mm case size noted as a key feature. Owners compare its appearance to other watches, highlighting dial options such as "copper dome," "blue steel," and "walnut wood." One reviewer found the brand name printing to be too large and the case and bracelet edges uncomfortably sharp. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect for its value and design, though some find the finishing details to be a point of critique.

Orient Bambino No Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino No Date for its clean dial symmetry and good legibility, with some calling it a "priceless" entry-level dress watch. Criticism exists regarding the prominent "Water Resistant" text on the dial, which some find detracts from its aesthetic, and the strap quality. Some owners also feel the 30m water resistance is a drawback, and a few suggest the 38.4mm case is too large for a dress watch. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino No Date highly for its dial symmetry and value, despite some reservations about the dial text and water resistance.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Architect39mm
Bambino No Date38.4mm
Power Reserve
Architect44h
Bambino No Date
Water Resistance
Architect100m
Bambino No Date30m
MSRP
Architect$486
Bambino No Date$295

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
38.4mm
Thickness
10.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Purple
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Orient F6 Series
Power Reserve
44h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$486
$295
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