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Boldr Five-in-a-RowvsOrient Bambino No Date

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Boldr Five-in-a-Row

Owners widely praise Boldr's lightweight titanium cases, value, and suitability for outdoor or adventure use. The 38mm size is considered perfect by some, and the topographical dial on one variant offers fantastic depth with well-matched Old-Radium C3 lume. However, some owners report issues with customer service and perceived poor quality for the price, while others find the 14mm thickness chunky and the dial cluttered, impacting legibility. Accuracy averages around +15 seconds per day, though specific complications like a pulsometer and respiration timer are noted as accurate and useful on one variant. Overall, owners rate Boldr highly for its lightweight, functional design and value, despite some concerns about build quality and legibility.

Orient Bambino No Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino No Date for its clean dial symmetry and good legibility, with some calling it a "priceless" entry-level dress watch. Criticism exists regarding the prominent "Water Resistant" text on the dial, which some find detracts from its aesthetic, and the strap quality. Some owners also feel the 30m water resistance is a drawback, and a few suggest the 38.4mm case is too large for a dress watch. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino No Date highly for its dial symmetry and value, despite some reservations about the dial text and water resistance.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Five-in-a-Row38mm
Bambino No Date38.4mm
Power Reserve
Five-in-a-Row
Bambino No Date
Water Resistance
Five-in-a-Row200m
Bambino No Date30m
MSRP
Five-in-a-Row$399
Bambino No Date$295

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
38mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.5mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Five In A Row I
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
F6524

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$295
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