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Orient Bambino Version 8vsVario Futurist

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Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 840.5mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 840h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 830m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Bambino Version 8$295
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
White
Purple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6B22
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$648

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What people say

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Orient Bambino Version 8

The Orient Bambino Version 8 is widely praised for its elegant, sophisticated, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with a domed crystal creating a 3D dial effect and blue hands noted as beautiful. Owners and reviewers agree it looks significantly more expensive than its price point, with dial finishing that rivals much costlier timepieces. One owner notes the stock leather strap is plasticky and non-tapering. The movement is rated for accuracy between +25/-15 seconds per day and features basic decoration. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 8 highly for its exceptional value and sophisticated appearance.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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