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Maen Manhattan 40vsOrient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index for looking and feeling more expensive than its price tag, with reviewers noting its tasteful redesign and clean dial. Some owners find the Roman numerals and baton markers visually jarring, while others consider the 40.5mm case too large for their wrists and the stock bracelet unappealing. One owner notes some noise when the watch is shaken, and a reviewer flags the mineral glass crystal and basic movement decoration as trade-offs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index highly for its dress watch aesthetic and value, despite some reservations about its dial design and size.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index40.5mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 40
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index30m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index$295

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
M3.1.1

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Orient F6724

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$295
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