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Orient Bambino Version 8vsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428
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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 840.5mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 840h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 830m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Bambino Version 8$295
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Green

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6B22
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$428
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