Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Monza SkeletonvsOrient Bambino Version 9

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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.

Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Monza Skeleton at true scale

Ascari Monza Skeleton

Orient Bambino Version 9 at true scale

Bambino Version 9

Diameter

42mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

n/a

14.2mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

MSRP

$245

lowest

$385

Movement

Seiko VK63

Orient F6724

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
n/a
14.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
21mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Orient F6724
Type
Meca-Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$245
$385
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Monza Skeleton

Owners find the Filippo Loreti Ascari Monza Skeleton visually appealing with unique, racing-inspired designs, with some appreciating the craftsmanship and quality for the price point. However, multiple owners report significant concerns about value, with some considering the watches overpriced fashion items with inflated prices and questionable quality control, with one owner advising to avoid the brand entirely due to poor quality and deceptive marketing. Some owners have experienced multiple units failing within a year and significant shipping delays, alongside issues with customer service and return policies. Overall, owners rate the Filippo Loreti Ascari Monza Skeleton as a visually appealing watch that is often considered overpriced for its build quality and value.

Orient Bambino Version 9

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 9 for its exceptional value and premium feel, significantly exceeding its sub-$300 discounted price. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's depth, enhanced by the date cut-out and the distortion from its boxed crystal, with one owner calling it an "absolute stunner." Some owners appreciate the comfort for daily wear, the automatic movement, and complications like the sun/moon and day features. However, one owner notes the marker at 10 o'clock appears peculiar, and another expresses concern about the boxed crystal requiring careful handling. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Version 9 highly for its surprising premium feel and value at its price point.

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