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Orient Bambino No DatevsSwatch Sistem Meche

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What people say

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Orient Bambino No Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino No Date for its improved dial symmetry and dress watch appeal, with many appreciating the cleaner, no-date design. The 38.4mm case size is considered ideal for a dress watch, and the dial sheen is a notable positive. Some owners, however, find the dial busy due to sub-indices, printed numbers, and "Water Resistant" text, while others regret the lack of a sapphire crystal. The movement is the automatic F6524, offering hacking and hand-winding, with accuracy reported between +25/-15 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino No Date highly for its enhanced dial symmetry and dress watch aesthetics at its price point.

Swatch Sistem Meche

Owners widely report the Swatch Sistem Meche's automatic movement is durable, with one owner using theirs roughly for four years without issue. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting gains of 1-2 seconds daily when worn, but over 12 seconds when stationary, while another reports -2 seconds/day accuracy, praising it as remarkable for the price. The watch features a 90-hour power reserve, and its transparent case back is admired. However, the Swatch Sistem Meche's sealed, non-serviceable construction is a point of concern for some, who note that Swatch typically replaces rather than services these watches, and that the plastic case can scratch easily. The automatic movement does not hack, and some users report the minute hand takes time to adjust after setting. Overall, owners rate the Swatch Sistem Meche highly for its impressive power reserve and accuracy at its price point, despite concerns about its non-serviceable design.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino No Date38.4mm
Sistem Meche42mm
Power Reserve
Bambino No Date40h
Sistem Meche
Water Resistance
Bambino No Date30m
Sistem Meche30m
MSRP
Bambino No Date$295
Sistem Meche$250

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Mechanical
Diameter
38.4mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
50.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6524
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$250
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