Baltic Hermétique SummervsOrient Bambino Version 6

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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.

Baltic Hermétique Summer at true scale

Hermétique Summer

Orient Bambino Version 6 at true scale

Bambino Version 6

Diameter

37mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

46.5mm

Thickness

10.8mm

lowest

12.3mm

Water Resistance

150m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

40h

MSRP

$594

$285

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Orient F6724

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
150m
30m
Caseback
n/a
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Orange
Green
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Orient F6724
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$594
$285
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Reviews

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

Baltic Hermétique Summer

The Baltic Hermétique Summer is praised for its compact 37mm brushed stainless steel case with a polished bezel and its vibrant, well-balanced dials. Reviewers note the strong blue glow from the BGW9 Super-LumiNova indices and the inclusion of color-matched FKM rubber straps or Baltic bracelets. The Miyota 9039 movement supports hacking and hand-winding. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to manipulate without long fingernails. On balance, reviewers highlight the Baltic Hermétique Summer's attractive design and value, despite the potential for crown manipulation issues.

Orient Bambino Version 6

The Orient Bambino Version 6 is widely praised as a great value budget dress watch, with owners specifically highlighting its beautiful dial and overall finishing. It is noted for keeping excellent time for an automatic movement. Some owners find the watch large, and opinions are divided on the leather strap. A mismatched date window at the 3 o'clock position is criticized for detracting from the dress watch aesthetic, and one reviewer found the crystal quality low due to excessive reflection. The Orient Bambino Version 6 is valued for its vintage-style design and modern functionality. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Version 6 highly for its dial and finishing at its price point.