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Orient Bambino Version 6vsZelos Nova 37

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

From video reviewers

The wafer-thin case and intricate dial textures are standout features. The quality of the stock leather strap is a shared concern. Reviewers differed on whether the 37mm or 38mm case size was more accurate.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 640.5mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 640h
Nova 37
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 630m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Bambino Version 6$285
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
37mm
Thickness
12.3mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
37mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Salmon

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Orient F6724
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
22
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$899
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