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Orient Bambino Version 2 Small SecondsvsSpinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

The Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver is noted by owners as large on smaller wrists, with a 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height being a concern, though some find it acceptable with specific strap choices. Opinions on finishing quality vary, with one owner reporting issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver with mixed reviews regarding its size and finishing.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Bradner Pearl Diver
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
MSRP
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310
Bradner Pearl Diver$370

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.4mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Water Resistance
30m
180m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
Black
Emerald

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Orient F6 Series
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
22
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$370
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