Manufaktur Waldhoff MultimaticvsOrient 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.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic at true scale

Multimatic

Orient Bambino Version 6 at true scale

Bambino Version 6

Diameter

42.5mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.5mm

Thickness

14mm

12.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

n/a

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$675

$285

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9100

Orient F6724

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Water Resistance
n/a
30m
Caseback
n/a
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
Green

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9100
Orient F6724
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$285
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Reviews

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

Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic

Owners find the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic beautiful and comfortable, appreciating its complications like the power reserve indicator. It is noted as a microbrand option with day, date, and power reserve complications, offering better quality control than some other microbrands. However, concerns exist regarding the brand owner's track record. One owner found the case very large, while another reported water ingress issues from handwashing that damaged their watch. Overall, owners rate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic positively for its styling and complications, despite some concerns about the brand and isolated quality control 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.