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Pinion Pure SteelvsOrient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
OrientBambino Version 2 Small Seconds
MSRP $310

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.4mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
F6222
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$310

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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 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.

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