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Venezianico Nereide MalachitevsOrient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

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Nereide Malachite
VenezianicoNereide Malachite
MSRP $1,495
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
OrientBambino Version 2 Small Seconds
MSRP $310
What people say

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Venezianico Nereide Malachite

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Malachite for its attractive design and refined finishing, with some finding it comparable to higher-end brands. However, one owner reported a bezel alignment issue where it was half a click off to the left, leading to a return. On balance, owners appreciate the Nereide Malachite for its build quality and aesthetic appeal, finding the brand's negative reputation unwarranted.

Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds as a top budget dress watch, highlighting its vintage aesthetic and upgraded in-house F6222 automatic movement which offers hacking and hand-winding. Reviewers note the case finishing, including brushed sides and a signed crown, contributes to a premium feel for its price point. Some owners find the 40mm case with its 45-46mm lug-to-lug measurement potentially too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds highly for its vintage design and upgraded movement at an accessible price.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nereide Malachite42mm
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Power Reserve
Nereide Malachite40h
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Water Resistance
Nereide Malachite200m
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
MSRP
Nereide Malachite$1,495
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
F6222
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$310
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