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What people say

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical for its striking design and historical significance, particularly for Cincinnati natives. One owner highlights its suitability as a dress watch, finding it wears well on a leather strap. The watch is noted for its colors and design inspired by the Union Terminal clock, with a portion of sales supporting the landmark. At just over $350, it is considered a good value despite not featuring a high-end movement, strap, or crystal. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical highly for its unique design and local historical connection at an accessible price point.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Open Heart40.5mm
Union Terminal Mechanical38mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Open Heart40h
Union Terminal Mechanical
Water Resistance
Bambino Open Heart30m
Union Terminal Mechanical30m
MSRP
Bambino Open Heart$315
Union Terminal Mechanical$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Lug Width
21mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
White
Multiple
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Orient FT622
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
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
$650
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