Brillier Mono Mechanical Blue Dial Automatic with Moon Phase and Big DatevsOrient Bambino Version 9

Owners praise the Brillier Mono Mechanical Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Moon Phase and Big Date for its clean, symmetrical blue dial with legible indices and a navy blue pointer date. One owner found it a good value for a Swiss-made automatic moonphase around $600 on the gray market. However, one owner reported the metal bracelet and included leather strap felt cheap and of poor quality, noting the absence of adjustment tools and a manual. On balance, owners rate the Brillier Mono Mechanical Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Moon Phase and Big Date highly for its attractive dial and value proposition as a Swiss-made automatic moonphase.

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 9 for its exceptional value, with dial finishing that rivals more expensive watches and a beloved sun/moon complication. The 41.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit by some, and the in-house automatic movement offers hacking and hand-winding. However, the mineral crystal scratches easily, and the stock strap is noted as plasticky. Some owners find the movement noisy, and the crystal's doming is considered exaggerated, leading some to feel the watch wears larger than its dimensions suggest. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Version 9 highly for its stunning dial design and value proposition.