Knot Watches AT-38SVGvsOrient Bambino No Date
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Measurements
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AT-38SVG

Bambino No Date
Diameter
38mm
38.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44mm
Thickness
10mm
lowest
12.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
45h
n/a
MSRP
$492
$295
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9015
Orient F6 Series
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Knot Watches Knot AT-38SVG for its excellent finishing, often comparing it favorably to higher-priced brands, and its attractive price point. The 38mm case with a 10mm height and 45mm lug-to-lug is noted as fitting smaller wrists well. Some owners appreciate the simple aesthetic and visible balance wheel, finding it suitable as a dress watch, while others highlight the dial's beauty, especially in sunlight. One owner finds the small crown difficult to wind, and another expressed disappointment with the strap and engraving, though the Miyota 9015 movement is generally considered very good. Overall, owners rate the Knot Watches Knot AT-38SVG highly for its impressive finishing and wearability at its price point.
Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino No Date for its clean dial symmetry and overall value, with many considering it a perfect starter dress watch that looks and feels more expensive than its price. Reviewers and owners alike commend its dial and case finishing, noting its classic design with a domed crystal and soft dial colors contribute to its vintage appeal. Some owners find the prominent "Water Resistant" text on the dial and the quality of the stock strap to be drawbacks, while others mention the limited 30m water resistance. Accuracy from the Orient F6 Series movement is reported as +25/-15 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino No Date highly for its elegant design and exceptional value at its price point.
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