Orient Bambino No DatevsSeiko King Seiko Chronometer
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Measurements
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Bambino No Date

King Seiko Chronometer
Diameter
38.4mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Thickness
12.5mm
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
n/a
MSRP
$295
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Movement
Orient F6 Series
5626A
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino No Date for its clean dial symmetry and overall value, with many considering it a perfect starter dress watch that looks and feels more expensive than its price. Reviewers and owners alike commend its dial and case finishing, noting its classic design with a domed crystal and soft dial colors contribute to its vintage appeal. Some owners find the prominent "Water Resistant" text on the dial and the quality of the stock strap to be drawbacks, while others mention the limited 30m water resistance. Accuracy from the Orient F6 Series movement is reported as +25/-15 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino No Date highly for its elegant design and exceptional value at its price point.
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.
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