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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsOrient Bambino Version 6

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Bambino Version 6
OrientBambino Version 6
MSRP $285

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Bambino Version 640.5mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Bambino Version 640h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Bambino Version 630m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Bambino Version 6$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
F6724
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$285

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

Orient Bambino Version 6

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 6 for its excellent value and vintage-inspired design, with reviewers highlighting its in-house F6222 automatic movement that offers hand-winding and hacking seconds. The dial is frequently lauded as amazing, and the overall finishing, including brushed case flanks and a signed crown, contributes to its appeal as a budget dress watch. Accuracy is noted as excellent for an automatic movement, with owners reporting no issues maintaining time. However, some owners find the watch large, and the date window at 3 o'clock is criticized for detracting from the dress watch aesthetic, while opinions are divided on the mesh bracelet and the leather strap is considered mediocre. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Version 6 highly for its impressive value and attractive vintage-style design, especially considering its accessible price point.

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