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Orient Bambino Version 9vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Bambino Version 9
OrientBambino Version 9
MSRP $410
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 941.5mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 940h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 930m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Bambino Version 9$410
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
150m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6B24
9039
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
22
24
Complications
GMT, Day-date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$410
$665

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What people say

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Orient Bambino Version 9

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 9 for its exceptional value, with dial finishing that rivals much more expensive watches and a high-end feel due to case finishing and a signed crown. The in-house F6222 movement is noted for reliable timekeeping with hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and the 41.5mm case size is considered a comfortable fit for many wrists. However, the mineral crystal is flagged as prone to scratching, and some find the movement noisy and the stock strap to be of lesser quality. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 9 highly for its impressive dial design and overall value proposition at its price point.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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