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Baltic Hermétique Summer

Reviewers highlight the Baltic Hermétique Summer's compact 37mm brushed case with a polished bezel and 150 meters of water resistance. The watch features glossy dials in bright colors with raised BGW9 Super-LumiNova indices that emit a strong blue glow, and it comes with color-matched FKM rubber straps or Baltic bracelets. The Miyota 9039 movement supports hacking and hand-winding. However, the recessed crown can be difficult to manipulate if fingernails are not long enough, and the movement has a stated accuracy of -10/+30 seconds per day. Overall, reviewers praise the Baltic Hermétique Summer for its well-balanced, colorful dials and strong lume at an affordable price point.

Orient Bambino Version 7

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 7 for its exceptional value, with its dial quality and case finishing often noted as punching above its price point. The F6724 automatic movement is appreciated for its hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and wearability is generally considered good. However, the mineral crystal is flagged as prone to scratching, and one owner reported the movement can be noisy and the crown stem feels less secure. The stock strap is also frequently criticized as being of poor quality. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 7 highly for its vintage-inspired design and impressive dial and case finishing at its affordable price.

From video reviewers

The 38.4mm case size is ideal for most wrists. Reviewers noted the domed crystal as a standout design element.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hermétique Summer37mm
Bambino Version 738.4mm
Power Reserve
Hermétique Summer42h
Bambino Version 740h
Water Resistance
Hermétique Summer150m
Bambino Version 730m
MSRP
Hermétique Summer$594
Bambino Version 7$330

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
38.4mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Water Resistance
150m
30m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
White
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
$330
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