Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic IndexvsTimex Q Timex 1975 Enigma

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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

Timex Q Timex 1975 Enigma at true scale

Q Timex 1975 Enigma

Diameter

40.5mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

n/a

Thickness

12.3mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

MSRP

$295

$219

lowest

Movement

Orient F6724

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
37mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
21mm
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Acrylic
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Orient F6724
n/a
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$219
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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.

Timex Q Timex 1975 Enigma

Owners praise the Timex Q Timex 1975 Enigma for its unique design, with hands appearing to float against the dial due to being painted on the underside of the crystal, and its chameleon-like ability to appear both subdued and vibrantly colorful. The 37mm case is described as comfortable, and the watch is considered classy and suitable for casual wear at its price point. However, some reviewers note a cheap-feeling bracelet and soft case edges, with one owner finding the bracelet visually appealing but cheap. The "mystery dial" effect, achieved by a blue dot on the crystal, is angle-dependent. The watch features a quartz movement and 50m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Timex Q Timex 1975 Enigma highly for its distinctive design and value.