Orient Bambino No DatevsTissot Heritage 1938

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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 No Date at true scale

Bambino No Date

Tissot Heritage 1938 at true scale

Heritage 1938

Diameter

38.4mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

n/a

Thickness

12.5mm

11.1mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$295

lowest

$925

Movement

Orient F6 Series

11.5'

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.4mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Anthracite
Indices
n/a
Arabic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Orient F6 Series
11.5'
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$925
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Reviews

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Orient Bambino No Date

The Orient Bambino No Date is widely praised for its value, appearing and feeling more expensive than its price point, with owners appreciating its elegant design, soft dial colors, and classic features like domed crystals and curved dials. The 38.4mm case size is considered ideal for a dress watch by many, and the no-date dial is frequently lauded for improving symmetry and cleaning up the dial's appearance. However, some owners find the "Water Resistant" text on the dial undesirable, and a portion of the community regrets the use of mineral glass instead of sapphire crystal. Accuracy is reported as standard, with one source noting +25/-15 sec/day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino No Date highly for its exceptional value and elegant dress watch aesthetics.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage design, attractive dial colors, and excellent value as a COSC-certified automatic watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's ability to catch light and its retro details, such as rosy gold numerals and a railroad minute track. The watch is considered versatile for daily wear and formal occasions, with a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement noted for its quality at the price point. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for a smaller option. The 38-hour power reserve is less than some contemporary offerings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming vintage aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

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