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Orient Bambino Version 7vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Bambino Version 7
OrientBambino Version 7
MSRP $330
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Orient Bambino Version 7

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 7 for its exceptional value, with its dial quality and case finishing often noted as punching above its price point. The F6724 automatic movement is appreciated for its hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and wearability is generally considered good. However, the mineral crystal is flagged as prone to scratching, and one owner reported the movement can be noisy and the crown stem feels less secure. The stock strap is also frequently criticized as being of poor quality. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 7 highly for its vintage-inspired design and impressive dial and case finishing at its affordable price.

From video reviewers

The 38.4mm case size is ideal for most wrists. Reviewers noted the domed crystal as a standout design element.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 738.4mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 740h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 730m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Bambino Version 7$330
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.4mm
35mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6724
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$330
$795
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