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Orient Bambino Version 2 Small SecondsvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
OrientBambino Version 2 Small Seconds
MSRP $310
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.4mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6222
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$399

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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.

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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