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Orient Bambino Version 2 Small SecondsvsMarloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

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Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
OrientBambino Version 2 Small Seconds
MSRP $310
Sceptre S2
Marloe Watch CompanySceptre S2
MSRP $507

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Sceptre S242mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Sceptre S242h
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
Sceptre S2200m
MSRP
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310
Sceptre S2$507

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.4mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6222
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
22
24
Complications
Date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$507

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What people say

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Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds as a top budget dress watch, highlighting its vintage aesthetic and upgraded in-house F6222 automatic movement which offers hacking and hand-winding. Reviewers note the case finishing, including brushed sides and a signed crown, contributes to a premium feel for its price point. Some owners find the 40mm case with its 45-46mm lug-to-lug measurement potentially too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds highly for its vintage design and upgraded movement at an accessible price.

Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2's unique design, with particular admiration for its face, bezel, and distinctive orange chapter ring with "+" hour markers. The bracelet's finish and micro-adjustments are noted as well-executed, contributing to a solid feel and versatility for daily wear. However, some enthusiasts find the 42mm diameter wears large due to the expansive dial and thin bezel. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 highly for its striking aesthetics and solid build at its price point.

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