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Mark Time Watches M 6vsOrient Bambino Version 8

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Mark Time Watches M 6

The Mark Time Watches M 6 features a 39mm case with a deep black dial that gives the hands a floating appearance, and the second hand extends to the edge of the dial. Owners appreciate the absence of a ghost date position, a minimalist logo, and actual bezel screws. However, some find telling time to the nearest minute or two is challenging. Overall, owners value the M 6 for its thoughtful design elements like the full-length second hand and functional bezel screws.

Orient Bambino Version 8

The Orient Bambino Version 8 is widely praised for its elegant, sophisticated, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with a domed crystal creating a 3D dial effect and blue hands noted as beautiful. Owners and reviewers agree it looks significantly more expensive than its price point, with dial finishing that rivals much costlier timepieces. One owner notes the stock leather strap is plasticky and non-tapering. The movement is rated for accuracy between +25/-15 seconds per day and features basic decoration. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 8 highly for its exceptional value and sophisticated appearance.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
M 639mm
Bambino Version 840.5mm
Power Reserve
M 6
Bambino Version 840h
Water Resistance
M 6100m
Bambino Version 830m
MSRP
M 6$495
Bambino Version 8$295

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.6mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
White

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6B22
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$295
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