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Orient Bambino Version 2 75th AnniversaryvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Bambino Version 2 75th Anniversary
OrientBambino Version 2 75th Anniversary
MSRP $325
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 2 75th Anniversary40.5mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 2 75th Anniversary40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 2 75th Anniversary30m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Bambino Version 2 75th Anniversary$325
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Blue

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6724
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$495

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What people say

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Orient Bambino Version 2 75th Anniversary

Owners widely appreciate the Orient Bambino V2 as an exceptional value, with its dial finishing rivaling more expensive timepieces and a slim 11.8mm case contributing to comfortable wear. Some in the community find the 75th anniversary Bambino's sun and moon complication and visible screws busy, and the blue hands appear inauthentic. The included leather strap is frequently criticized for its plastic-like feel and lack of taper, with owners often recommending an aftermarket replacement. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino highly for its impressive dial quality and wearability at an accessible price point.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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