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Baltic PrismicvsOrient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

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Prismic
BalticPrismic
MSRP $1,069
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
OrientBambino Version 2 Small Seconds
MSRP $310
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Baltic Prismic

The Baltic Prismic is widely praised for its unique stone dials, slim 9.2mm case, and retro-chic design, with reviewers highlighting its impressive build quality and detailed finishing for the price. Owners appreciate the complex five-part case construction using steel and titanium, and the attractive dial textures. The hand-wound ETA Peseux 7001 movement is consistently mentioned, offering a 42-hour power reserve. However, some owners find the watch overpriced and the bracelet unappealing or flaring on smaller wrists, while the 30-meter water resistance is noted as delicate. The avant-garde dial design is also described as divisive by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Prismic highly for its distinctive stone dials and slim, vintage-inspired case at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The Baltic Prismic's unique natural stone dials, each using a slice of thousand-year-old stone, are a standout feature. A notable drawback is the price, with several reviewers mentioning it as a potential issue, particularly considering the finishing and uniqueness offered. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ruggedness, with some viewing it as a dress watch and others not mentioning this aspect.

Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds as a top budget dress watch, highlighting its vintage aesthetic and upgraded in-house F6222 automatic movement which offers hacking and hand-winding. Reviewers note the case finishing, including brushed sides and a signed crown, contributes to a premium feel for its price point. Some owners find the 40mm case with its 45-46mm lug-to-lug measurement potentially too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds highly for its vintage design and upgraded movement at an accessible price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prismic36mm
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Power Reserve
Prismic42h
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Water Resistance
Prismic30m
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
MSRP
Prismic$1,069
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Diameter
36mm
38.4mm
Thickness
9mm
12mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
ETA Peseux 7001
F6222
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,069
$310
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