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Orient Bambino Version 1

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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.

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Case
40mm
Power Reserve
40h
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
30m
Crystal
Mineral
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter40mm
Thickness11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug46.8mm
Lug Width21mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
Water Resistance30m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalMineral
Dial ColorBlack
04

Movement

Caliber
F6724
TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate21,600 vph (3.0Hz)
Power Reserve40 hours
Jewels22
HackingYes
Hand-WindingYes
ComplicationsDate
05

Design Language

Dial styleMatte
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLeather strap
HandsDauphine
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