Which is cheaper, the Geckota Phalanx or the Orient Bambino Version 8?

At MSRP the Orient Bambino Version 8 is the cheaper of the two at $295, against $349 for the Geckota Phalanx — a $54 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Geckota Phalanx or the Orient Bambino Version 8?

The Geckota Phalanx wears larger at 42mm versus 40.5mm for the Orient Bambino Version 8 — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Geckota Phalanx or the Orient Bambino Version 8?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Orient Bambino Version 8.

What movement does the Geckota Phalanx run compared to the Orient Bambino Version 8?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Geckota Phalanx uses the ETA 2824 and the Orient Bambino Version 8 uses the F6B22.

Side by side

Geckota PhalanxvsOrient Bambino Version 8

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

Orient Bambino Version 8

ra-ak0701s30b

MSRP $295

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phalanx42mm

Bambino Version 840.5mm

Power Reserve

Phalanx40h

Bambino Version 840h

Water Resistance

Phalanx300m

Bambino Version 830m

MSRP

Phalanx$349

Bambino Version 8$295

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

Dial Color

Green

White

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824

F6B22

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Jewels

Complications

None

GMT, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$349

$295

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