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Pinion Pure SteelvsOrient Bambino Version 8

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Bambino Version 840.5mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Bambino Version 840h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Bambino Version 830m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Bambino Version 8$295

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
F6B22
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$295

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What people say

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Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

Orient Bambino Version 8

The Orient Bambino Version 8 is widely praised for its elegant, sophisticated, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with a domed crystal creating a 3D dial effect and blue hands noted as beautiful. Owners and reviewers agree it looks significantly more expensive than its price point, with dial finishing that rivals much costlier timepieces. One owner notes the stock leather strap is plasticky and non-tapering. The movement is rated for accuracy between +25/-15 seconds per day and features basic decoration. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 8 highly for its exceptional value and sophisticated appearance.

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