Beijing Watches Classic Series Date Window 40mmvsOrient Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Beijing Watches Classic Series Date Window 40mm at true scale

Classic Series Date Window 40mm

Orient Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm) at true scale

Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)

Diameter

40.2mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.5mm

Thickness

10.9mm

lowest

12.3mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$499

$295

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Orient F6724

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.2mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.95mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
21mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Orient F6724
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$295
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Reviews

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Beijing Watches Classic Series Date Window 40mm

Owners widely praise the Beijing Watches Classic Series Date Window Watch 40mm for its excellent case and dial finishing, classy branding, and improved design aesthetics with applied indices. The automatic movement is noted for its smooth and satisfying winding action. Some owners find the date complication implementation awkward with a mismatched font and window, and the $900 price point is considered not cheap. Overall, owners rate the Beijing Watches Classic Series Date Window Watch 40mm highly for its refined finishing and smooth winding feel at the price.

Orient Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)

Owners widely report the Orient Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm) offers excellent value, with some preferring its Roman numerals and blue hands. However, the 40.5mm case size and 20mm or 21mm lug width are frequently cited as potentially too large for smaller wrists, particularly for a dress watch, and some owners wish the date wheel color matched the dial. One owner appreciates the strap and deployant clasp, noting it becomes comfortable after breaking in. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm) highly for its value and sharp looks, though its size is a common point of consideration.

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