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Orient Bambino Open HeartvsUndone Basecamp Cali Blue

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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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 Open Heart

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Open Heart for its dressy style, clean dial, and reliable in-house F6724 automatic movement with hacking and hand-winding. Reviewers and owners highlight its value proposition, with one owner noting it remains a regular wear even after acquiring pricier watches. Some owners find the build quality and stock strap less premium, with one noting the mineral crystal is prone to scratching and another that the movement can be noisy. The 21mm lug width is cited as making strap swapping slightly more complicated. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Open Heart highly for its dressy aesthetic and in-house movement at its price point.

From video reviewers

The open-heart dial revealing the balance wheel is a standout feature, typically seen on higher-priced watches. No shared weaknesses were identified.

Undone Basecamp Cali Blue

The Undone Basecamp Cali Blue is praised for its attractive, vintage-feeling California dial and subtle texture, with owners appreciating the 40mm case fit and customization options. Reviewers note the desirable, affordable timepiece features a textured Cali dial and 100m water resistance. Some drawbacks mentioned include the lack of a date function and a 15mm thickness, exacerbated by a chunky strap. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and features a friction bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Undone Basecamp Cali Blue highly for its unique dial design and value.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Open Heart40.5mm
Basecamp Cali Blue40mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Open Heart40h
Basecamp Cali Blue
Water Resistance
Bambino Open Heart30m
Basecamp Cali Blue100m
MSRP
Bambino Open Heart$315
Basecamp Cali Blue$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Lug Width
21mm
0mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Dial Color
White

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Orient FT622
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
22
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$325
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