Orient Bambino Version 2 Small SecondsvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds at true scale

Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass at true scale

NAVI Single Hand Compass

Diameter

38.4mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

lowest

46mm

Thickness

12mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

40h

n/a

MSRP

$310

lowest

$428

Movement

Orient F6 Series

Miyota 82S5

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.4mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Display
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Orient F6 Series
Miyota 82S5
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
$428
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Reviews

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Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds for its exceptional value, vintage-inspired design, and upgraded Orient F6 Series automatic movement featuring hacking and hand-winding. Reviewers highlight the case finishing, with brushed side flanks and a signed crown, contributing to a high-end feel for the price. The domed crystal is frequently admired, and the watch is considered comfortable and versatile for everyday and business-casual wear. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a gain of 15-17 seconds over 10 days, considered good for a non-chronometer certified movement. Some owners find the 38.4mm case, combined with a high-profile domed crystal and a 45-46mm lug-to-lug measurement, feels oversized for its dress watch intention, and the strap is noted as potentially too rigid. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds highly for its impressive finishing and features at its price point.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, offering a refreshingly different take. The watch features a 38mm case and 100m water resistance. One owner notes the unidirectional winding rotor may wobble and mentions a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass highly for its distinctive aesthetic and thematic execution.

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