Orient Bambino Version 6vsSeagull Extraordinary Series Day-date Calendar Dress Watch 40mm

The Orient Bambino Version 6 is widely praised as a great value budget dress watch, with owners specifically highlighting its beautiful dial and overall finishing. It is noted for keeping excellent time for an automatic movement. Some owners find the watch large, and opinions are divided on the leather strap. A mismatched date window at the 3 o'clock position is criticized for detracting from the dress watch aesthetic, and one reviewer found the crystal quality low due to excessive reflection. The Orient Bambino Version 6 is valued for its vintage-style design and modern functionality. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Version 6 highly for its dial and finishing at its price point.

The Seagull Extraordinary Series Day-date Calendar Dress Watch 40mm is widely praised for its classy design and excellent value under $150. Owners find the 40mm case with a 47mm lug-to-lug measurement wears smaller than many 40mm sports watches, and the bracelet is noted as very nice and flexible. However, quality control can be variable, and the watch omits sapphire crystal and decent luminosity. One reviewer noted the ST-16 movement keeps good time within a few seconds per day, but handwinding is rough and the crown had a burr. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seagull Extraordinary Series Day-date Calendar Dress Watch 40mm highly for its attractive classic styling and value, despite some quality control concerns.