Orient Bambino Version 2 Small SecondsvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass
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Measurements
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Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

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 specsCrystal & Dial
3 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 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.
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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