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Orient Bambino Version 9vsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 941.5mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 940h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 930m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Bambino Version 9$410
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.2mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6B24
Seiko 4R35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
22
23
Complications
GMT, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$410
$475
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