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Orient Bambino Version 2 Small SecondsvsVario Futurist

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Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
OrientBambino Version 2 Small Seconds
MSRP $310
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.4mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6222
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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