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Orient Bambino Version 2 75th AnniversaryvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Bambino Version 2 75th Anniversary
OrientBambino Version 2 75th Anniversary
MSRP $325
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 2 75th Anniversary40.5mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 2 75th Anniversary40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 2 75th Anniversary30m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Bambino Version 2 75th Anniversary$325
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
150m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6724
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$239

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What people say

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Orient Bambino Version 2 75th Anniversary

Owners widely appreciate the Orient Bambino V2 as an exceptional value, with its dial finishing rivaling more expensive timepieces and a slim 11.8mm case contributing to comfortable wear. Some in the community find the 75th anniversary Bambino's sun and moon complication and visible screws busy, and the blue hands appear inauthentic. The included leather strap is frequently criticized for its plastic-like feel and lack of taper, with owners often recommending an aftermarket replacement. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino highly for its impressive dial quality and wearability at an accessible price point.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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