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Orient Bambino Version 2 Small SecondsvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is celebrated as an industry classic with an award-winning, time-tested design that fits diverse environments. Reviewers highlight its slim 6.8mm thickness and 37.5mm case, housing a 52-hour power reserve hand-wound movement. However, its 30m water resistance limits suitability for beach activities, and the dual date complication is considered eccentric. On balance, reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its enduring design and wearability.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Tangente35mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Tangente53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
Tangente50m
MSRP
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310
Tangente$2,620

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38.4mm
35mm
Thickness
12mm
6.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
F6222
Nomos DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
22
17
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$2,620
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