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Orient Bambino Version 1vsBoldr The Vogelkop

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Bambino Version 1
OrientBambino Version 1
MSRP $255
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 140mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 140h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 130m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
Bambino Version 1$255
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Thickness
11.8mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Vogelkop Superb
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6724
Seiko NH38A
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$255
$449

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What people say

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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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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