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Orient Bambino Version 8vsGrand Seiko SLGW007

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Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295
SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 840.5mm
SLGW00738.6mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 840h
SLGW00780h
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 830m
SLGW00730m
MSRP
Bambino Version 8$295
SLGW007$10,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
38.6mm
Thickness
12.6mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
F6B22
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
80h
Jewels
22
25
Complications
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$10,000

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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 SLGW007

Grand Seiko SLGW007 owners and reviewers praise its compact 38.6mm x 9.95mm Evolution 9 case and the textured "Moonlit Birch" dial, described as moody, elegant, and captivating. The technically credible 9SA4 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also highlighted. Its 30m water resistance and lack of lume are noted as appropriate for a dress watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW007 highly for its refined case, captivating dial, and updated movement.

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