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Orient Bambino Version 8vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 840.5mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 840h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 830m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Bambino Version 8$295
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
38mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Bronze

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6B22
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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