Makina Gabriel_IvsOrient Bambino No Date

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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.

Makina Gabriel_I at true scale

Gabriel_I

Orient Bambino No Date at true scale

Bambino No Date

Diameter

40mm

38.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44mm

Thickness

11.9mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$725

$295

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW260-1

Orient F6 Series

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.4mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW260-1
Orient F6 Series
Power Reserve
38h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$295
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Reviews

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

Makina Gabriel_I

Owners praise the MAKINA GABRIEL_I's unique mid-century inspired design and sector dial. One owner finds the blue plated hands harsh, preferring a heat-blued finish. The MAKINA GABRIEL_I features a Sellita SW260-1 automatic movement and 100m water resistance, though its 40mm case can appear bulky. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the MAKINA GABRIEL_I for its distinctive design and value at $600.

Orient Bambino No Date

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.