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Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic IndexvsVaer Calendar Field

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What people say

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Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index for looking and feeling more expensive than its price tag, with reviewers noting its tasteful redesign and clean dial. Some owners find the Roman numerals and baton markers visually jarring, while others consider the 40.5mm case too large for their wrists and the stock bracelet unappealing. One owner notes some noise when the watch is shaken, and a reviewer flags the mineral glass crystal and basic movement decoration as trade-offs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index highly for its dress watch aesthetic and value, despite some reservations about its dial design and size.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index40.5mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index
Calendar Field
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index30m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index$295
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12.3mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Orient F6724
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$189
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