Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic IndexvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index at true scale

Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

40.5mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

n/a

Thickness

12.3mm

11.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$295

lowest

$475

Movement

Orient F6724

Seiko 4R35

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.3mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Orient F6724
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$475
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Reviews

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

Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

Owners widely appreciate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index as an affordable dress watch that punches above its weight in perceived value. Some owners find the Arabic numerals visually jarring, likening the baton markers to '1's, and one owner noted the 40.5mm case size felt too large for their wrist. The movement, an Orient F6724 automatic, is basic and decorated minimally, with accuracy rated by one source at +25/-15 seconds per day and a 40-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index highly for its dress watch aesthetic and value proposition, despite some minor visual and sizing critiques.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with many appreciating its size and design. The 4Rxx movement is reported to keep good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. Some owners note the lack of a sapphire crystal and occasional price concerns, though many feel it competes favorably with significantly more expensive watches. One owner specifically praises the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, while finding the case design uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial aesthetics and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

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