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Orient Esteem IIvsOrient Bambino Version 8

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Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285
Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
Bambino Version 840.5mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
Bambino Version 840h
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
Bambino Version 830m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
Bambino Version 8$295

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
FT622
F6B22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$295

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What people say

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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

Orient Bambino Version 8

The Orient Bambino Version 8 is widely praised for its elegant, sophisticated, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with a domed crystal creating a 3D dial effect and blue hands noted as beautiful. Owners and reviewers agree it looks significantly more expensive than its price point, with dial finishing that rivals much costlier timepieces. One owner notes the stock leather strap is plasticky and non-tapering. The movement is rated for accuracy between +25/-15 seconds per day and features basic decoration. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 8 highly for its exceptional value and sophisticated appearance.

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