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Bremont MBIIvsOrient Bambino Version 8

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Bambino Version 840.5mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Bambino Version 840h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Bambino Version 830m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Bambino Version 8$295

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
F6B22
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$295

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What people say

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

Orient Bambino Version 8

The Orient Bambino Version 8 is widely praised for its elegant, sophisticated, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with a domed crystal creating a 3D dial effect and blue hands noted as beautiful. Owners and reviewers agree it looks significantly more expensive than its price point, with dial finishing that rivals much costlier timepieces. One owner notes the stock leather strap is plasticky and non-tapering. The movement is rated for accuracy between +25/-15 seconds per day and features basic decoration. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 8 highly for its exceptional value and sophisticated appearance.

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