Orient Mako II vs Orient Bambino V2
Orient Mako II (~$200) vs Orient Bambino V2 ($165) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right automatic watch.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Orient Mako II | Orient Bambino V2 |
|---|
| Price | ~$200 | $165 |
| Weight | 133g | 77g |
| Movement | F6922 Auto | Caliber F6724 (in-house) |
| WR | 200m | 30m |
| Case | 41.5mm stainless | 40.5mm SS |
| Crown | Screw-down | — |
| Crystal | Mineral | Domed mineral |
| Power | 40h reserve | — |
| Reserve | — | 40h power |
| Strap | — | Leather |
Pros & Cons
Orient Mako II
- 200m dive rated
- Hand-hackable movement
- Screw-down crown
- Best-in-class value
- Easy to service
- Mineral crystal scratches
- Day/date wheel rough edges
- Movement less refined than Seiko
Orient Bambino V2
- In-house movement at $165
- Domed crystal vintage charm
- 40.5mm versatile size
- Gateway mechanical watch
- Punches above price class
- 30m WR minimal
- Mineral not sapphire crystal
- Leather strap quality basic
Orient Bambino V2 is the better value at $165. Both are part of our curated automatic watch index — tap through to check current pricing.