Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)vsSeiko King Seiko Chronometer

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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 7 (38.4mm) at true scale

Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer at true scale

King Seiko Chronometer

Diameter

38.4mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

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Thickness

12.5mm

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Water Resistance

30m

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MSRP

$345

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Movement

Orient F6724

5626A

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.4mm
36mm
Thickness
12.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
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Lug Width
20mm
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Finish
n/a
Polished
Water Resistance
30m
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Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Grey
Texture
n/a
Linen
Indices
n/a
Applied
Lume
None
No

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Orient F6724
5626A
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
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Reviews

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

Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm)

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm) for its elegant design, value, and suitability as an office watch, with some finding it fits well on smaller wrists while others suggest it might appear large due to its "all dial" aesthetic. Reviewers note its case finishing is less refined than higher-priced alternatives, and some owners report the mineral crystal scratches easily. The Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm) is available around $250-$420, features the F6724 automatic movement, and has an accuracy rating of +25 to -15 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 7 (38.4mm) highly for its exceptional value and dress watch appeal.

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer 5626-7170 owners praise its rare grey and "Superior Chronometer" dials for their depth and sunburst finishing, which are best appreciated in person. The 36mm case is noted to wear slightly larger due to its lugs. The 5626 movement is recognized as a higher-grade chronometer-adjusted caliber than the 5606, keeping accurate time. A known issue with the 5626 movement is the quick-set date function's susceptibility to failure due to a plastic part, with no replacement part developments reported. On balance, owners value the Seiko King Seiko Chronometer 5626-7170 for its distinctive dial finishing and chronometer-grade movement, despite the potential date function issue.