Depancel Auto 24hvsOrient Bambino Version 8
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Measurements
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Auto 24h
Bambino Version 8
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.5mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.6mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
40h
40h
MSRP
$650
$295
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9120
Orient F6B22
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
7 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely report Depancel watches are well-made and offer great value, with immaculate dials and a quality feel that garners compliments. The Depancel Auto 24h features a Miyota 9120 movement and a vintage racing automobile aesthetic with day, month, date, and 24-hour subdials, though some find it difficult to fit under a tight cuff. On balance, owners rate the Depancel Auto 24h highly for its unique design and value proposition.
Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 8 for its elegant aesthetics and sophisticated look, with the domed crystal contributing to a 3D dial effect. Reviewers and owners alike note that the watch appears to cost significantly more than its price point. One owner flags the crystal's doming as exaggerated and states the watch wears larger than expected for a dress watch. The Orient Bambino Version 8 features an automatic Orient F6B22 movement and has 30m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 8 highly for its impressive aesthetics and perceived value.
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