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Tissot Le LoclevsOrient Bambino Version 1

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Tissot Le Locle

The Tissot Le Locle is widely praised for its classic elegance, featuring a guilloché dial and a 39.3mm case size that reviewers note wears well due to its reasonable 9.7mm thickness. Owners appreciate its premium appearance and artistic caseback, fitting for minimalistic, non-sporty styles. The reliable ETA 2824-2 movement is a common feature, though its approximately 40-hour power reserve is considered a drawback by some. The bracelet style is not universally favored, but the overall value at around $450-$500 is consistently highlighted. Overall, owners and reviewers highly recommend the Tissot Le Locle as a classy and versatile dress watch, primarily for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Le Locle39.3mm
Bambino Version 140mm
Power Reserve
Le Locle80h
Bambino Version 140h
Water Resistance
Le Locle30m
Bambino Version 130m
MSRP
Le Locle$795
Bambino Version 1$255

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.3mm
40mm
Thickness
9.75mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.3mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
19mm
21mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Roman

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Tissot Powermatic 80
F6724
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$255
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