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Praesidus Neptune 44vsOrient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

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Neptune 44
PraesidusNeptune 44
MSRP $550
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
OrientBambino Version 2 Small Seconds
MSRP $310

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Neptune 4444mm
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Power Reserve
Neptune 4440h
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Water Resistance
Neptune 44200m
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
MSRP
Neptune 44$550
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Patina
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6222
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$310

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What people say

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Praesidus Neptune 44

The dial details and historical elements, including fragments from Iwo Jima battlefield relics, are praised. The bracelet exhibits rattle. Reviewers disagree on the use of faux patina on the dial.

Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds as a top budget dress watch, highlighting its vintage aesthetic and upgraded in-house F6222 automatic movement which offers hacking and hand-winding. Reviewers note the case finishing, including brushed sides and a signed crown, contributes to a premium feel for its price point. Some owners find the 40mm case with its 45-46mm lug-to-lug measurement potentially too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds highly for its vintage design and upgraded movement at an accessible price.

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