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Phoibos Depth HuntervsOrient Bambino Version 8

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Depth Hunter
PhoibosDepth Hunter
MSRP $470
Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295
What people say

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Phoibos Depth Hunter

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter for its surprisingly slim 300m diver case and unique, summery design. One owner highlights its solid build, well-made bracelet with toolless microadjust, great finishing for the price, attractive color palette, long-lasting lume, sharp case lines, and accuracy of +5-7 seconds per day. However, some find the case and dial do not match well, and the lume is disappointing, while others dislike the "popsicle stick" hands. The aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, with some preferring alternative designs. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter highly for its slim profile and distinctive design at its price point.

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.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depth Hunter40mm
Bambino Version 840.5mm
Power Reserve
Depth Hunter40h
Bambino Version 840h
Water Resistance
Depth Hunter300m
Bambino Version 830m
MSRP
Depth Hunter$470
Bambino Version 8$295

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
F6B22
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$470
$295
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