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Orient Bambino Version 6vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Bambino Version 6
OrientBambino Version 6
MSRP $285
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 640.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 640h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 630m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Bambino Version 6$285
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
38mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6724
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$328

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What people say

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Orient Bambino Version 6

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 6 for its excellent value and vintage-inspired design, with reviewers highlighting its in-house F6222 automatic movement that offers hand-winding and hacking seconds. The dial is frequently lauded as amazing, and the overall finishing, including brushed case flanks and a signed crown, contributes to its appeal as a budget dress watch. Accuracy is noted as excellent for an automatic movement, with owners reporting no issues maintaining time. However, some owners find the watch large, and the date window at 3 o'clock is criticized for detracting from the dress watch aesthetic, while opinions are divided on the mesh bracelet and the leather strap is considered mediocre. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Version 6 highly for its impressive value and attractive vintage-style design, especially considering its accessible price point.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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