Which is cheaper, the Nodus Nomad or the Orient Bambino Version 8?

At MSRP the Orient Bambino Version 8 is the cheaper of the two at $295, against $575 for the Nodus Nomad — a $280 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Nomad or the Orient Bambino Version 8?

The Orient Bambino Version 8 wears larger at 40.5mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Nomad — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nodus Nomad or the Orient Bambino Version 8?

The Nodus Nomad is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Orient Bambino Version 8.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Nomad or the Orient Bambino Version 8?

The Nodus Nomad carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Orient Bambino Version 8.

What movement does the Nodus Nomad run compared to the Orient Bambino Version 8?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nodus Nomad uses the TMI NH34 (GMT) and the Orient Bambino Version 8 uses the F6B22.

Side by side

Nodus NomadvsOrient Bambino Version 8

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Nodus Nomad

nomad-gobi

MSRP $575

Orient Bambino Version 8

ra-ak0701s30b

MSRP $295

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nomad38mm

Bambino Version 840.5mm

Power Reserve

Nomad41h

Bambino Version 840h

Water Resistance

Nomad100m

Bambino Version 830m

MSRP

Nomad$575

Bambino Version 8$295

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

Crystal Shape

Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Matte

White

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

TMI NH34 (GMT)

F6B22

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

GMT, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$295

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Nodus Nomad vs Orient Bambino Version 8 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Nodusmicro

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.

Orient Bambino Version 8vsNodus Sector II Dive GMT Baltic Aquascaphe GMTvsOrient Bambino Version 8 Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsOrient Bambino Version 8 Orient Bambino Version 8vsVaer G5 Meridian GMT Oblvlo AM-FGvsNodus Nomad Oblvlo AM-PW AutomaticvsNodus Nomad

Edit this comparison Add another watch Explore more 37–42mm watches

Nodus NomadvsOrient Bambino Version 8

At a glance

Full specifications

Follow this matchup

More watches worth a look

Sector II Dive GMT

AM-FG

Aquascaphe GMT

Wave Master GMT

Garrick (White)

G5 Meridian GMT

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition

Sector Deep Pioneer

People also compared