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Orient Bambino Version 2 Small SecondsvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
OrientBambino Version 2 Small Seconds
MSRP $310
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.4mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6222
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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