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Orient Bambino Version 8vsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 840.5mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 840h
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 830m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Bambino Version 8$295
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
F6B22
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
84h
Jewels
22
25
Complications
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295

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What people say

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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