Beijing Watches Classic Series Small Second Dial 40mmvsOrient Bambino Version 6

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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 Small Second Dial 40mm at true scale

Classic Series Small Second Dial 40mm

Orient Bambino Version 6 at true scale

Bambino Version 6

Diameter

40mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.5mm

Thickness

10.7mm

lowest

12.3mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

40h

MSRP

$499

$285

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Orient F6724

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.7mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
21mm
Caseback
n/a
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
Green

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
n/a
Orient F6724
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$285
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Reviews

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Beijing Watches Classic Series Small Second Dial 40mm

Owners widely praise the Beijing Watches Classic Series Small Second Dial Watch 40mm for its gorgeous dial and excellent case and dial finishing, with one owner noting a comfortable 42mm lug-to-lug measurement. The SB18/B18 movement is lauded for its beautiful appearance and exceptionally smooth winding action, while the dial is described as simple yet captivating. Some owners note that prices have increased significantly. One reviewer found the date complication implementation awkward with an abrupt window and mismatched font/color, and the guilloche bisects the 12 indice incorrectly on a different Beijing model. Overall, owners rate the Beijing Watches Classic Series Small Second Dial Watch 40mm highly for its captivating dial and well-finished case at the price.

Orient Bambino Version 6

The Orient Bambino Version 6 is widely praised as a great value budget dress watch, with owners specifically highlighting its beautiful dial and overall finishing. It is noted for keeping excellent time for an automatic movement. Some owners find the watch large, and opinions are divided on the leather strap. A mismatched date window at the 3 o'clock position is criticized for detracting from the dress watch aesthetic, and one reviewer found the crystal quality low due to excessive reflection. The Orient Bambino Version 6 is valued for its vintage-style design and modern functionality. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Version 6 highly for its dial and finishing at its price point.

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