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Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic IndexvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index40.5mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index30m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index$295
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Orient F6724
Ronda 1062
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$428
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