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RZE Valour 38vsOrient Bambino Version 1

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

RZE Valour 38

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Valour 38 for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium construction and comfortable wearability, with many citing its utilitarian design and legible dials as key strengths. Its value proposition is frequently highlighted, with multiple sources noting it as a good deal, especially during its Kickstarter campaign. Some owners find the lume fades quickly, and a few mention minor issues with the crown knurling or the included strap thickness. One reviewer noted the case measured slightly larger than advertised. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Valour 38 highly for its durable titanium build and excellent value as an affordable tool watch.

Orient Bambino Version 1

The Orient Bambino Version 1 is widely praised as an exceptional value dress watch with a timeless aesthetic, appreciated for its automatic movement and quality under $150. Owners consistently highlight its smart, quintessential dress watch look, with Roman numeral and index markers being a particular point of admiration. Some reviewers note the dial has a greenish/blueish tint rather than pure white, and the winding motion is described as a little rough. Accuracy is reported as very good, with one owner seeing +1 second per day. While the design is praised, some find its size slightly large for a dress watch, and one owner found rotor noise and size bothersome. Stock straps are frequently mentioned as a drawback, described as plasticky, non-tapering, or not to taste. Some owners suggest better value can be found elsewhere, citing mineral crystal and non-hacking, non-handwinding movement as drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The Orient Bambino Version 1's classic dress watch aesthetic, highlighted by its domed crystal and dial, is a key strength. The watch offers strong value at its price point. The mineral crystal is a noted weakness compared to sapphire.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Valour 3838mm
Bambino Version 140mm
Power Reserve
Valour 38
Bambino Version 140h
Water Resistance
Valour 38100m
Bambino Version 130m
MSRP
Valour 38$399
Bambino Version 1$255

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Orient F6724
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$255
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