Orient Bambino Version 9vsTSAO Baltimore Founders Edition Bronze-Grey
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Bambino Version 9
Founders Edition Bronze-Grey
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
lowest
50mm
Thickness
14.2mm
14mm
lowest
Water Resistance
30m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
40h
42h
highest
MSRP
$410
lowest
$425
Movement
Orient F6B24
Miyota 9015
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
7 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 9 for its exceptional value, with dial finishing that rivals more expensive watches and a beloved sun/moon complication. The 41.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit by some, and the in-house automatic movement offers hacking and hand-winding. However, the mineral crystal scratches easily, and the stock strap is noted as plasticky. Some owners find the movement noisy, and the crystal's doming is considered exaggerated, leading some to feel the watch wears larger than its dimensions suggest. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Version 9 highly for its stunning dial design and value proposition.
The Orient Bambino Version 9 is praised for its vintage-inspired design with a domed crystal and dial variations. Reviewers note the in-house F6B24 automatic movement with hand-winding and hacking seconds. The watch offers significant value under $300.
Owners widely praise the TSAO Baltimore Founders Edition Bronze-Grey for its awesome aesthetic and great lume. One owner notes the company's fantastic, quick, and clear communication when assisting with a strap change. The watch features excellent accuracy. On balance, owners rate the TSAO Baltimore Founders Edition Bronze-Grey highly for its aesthetic and accuracy.
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