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Orient Bambino Version 2 Small SecondsvsTissot Ballade

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Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
OrientBambino Version 2 Small Seconds
MSRP $310
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.4mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
39mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6222
Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
80h
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$1,100

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What people say

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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.

Tissot Ballade

Owners widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its excellent value, immaculate quality for the price, and attractive design, with many highlighting the mesmerizing dial and hobnail or fluted bezel. Reviewers and owners alike commend its comfortable 39mm proportions and slim case, noting the COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement as a significant strength. Some owners find the included strap and clasp to be areas for potential improvement, and one owner noted disappointment with a quartz movement in a specific model. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot Ballade a strong value proposition, excelling in design and movement certification at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Tissot Ballade's unique, intricately cut ribbed bezel design adds depth and character to the case. The watch's stunning finishing is a notable strength, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. A drawback is the somewhat lacking lume brightness, which may be a concern for those who plan to wear it in low-light conditions.

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