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Orient Bambino Version 2 Small SecondsvsZelos Nova 37

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Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
OrientBambino Version 2 Small Seconds
MSRP $310
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.4mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6222
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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