Mechanical watches · owner-verdict comparison

Citizen Promaster Diver BN0150 vs Orient Bambino Version 7: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Citizen Promaster Diver BN0150: 89% of 88 owners recommend it, vs 81% of 16 for the Orient Bambino Version 7.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Citizen Promaster Diver BN0150

89%of 88 owners recommend
89% recommend · 5% neutral · 6% don't
Owners praise
  • Excellent value for the price
  • Tough, durable build that takes a beating
  • Eco-Drive grab-and-go convenience, no battery or winding
Owners complain about
  • Stiff, overly long stock rubber strap
  • 44mm case wears large or bulky for smaller wrists
  • Sharp edge on case/bezel underside digs into the wrist
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Orient Bambino Version 7

81%of 16 owners recommend
81% recommend · 7% neutral · 12% don't
Owners praise
  • The 38mm size hits near-perfect dress-watch proportions on most wrists
  • Exceptional value, hard to beat for the price
  • Classic, classy dial that looks great and pairs with many straps
Owners complain about
  • The included stock strap is poor and most owners swap it
  • "Water resistant" printed on the dial annoys some on a dress watch
  • No sapphire crystal; the crystal feels soft and may scratch
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What Citizen Promaster Diver BN0150 owners say

Still runs incredibly well
@rickfanning5647 on YouTube
That Citizen is criminally underrated. It’s a complete watch. No modding/upgrades needed. It’ll serve you a lifetime with zero maintenance.
@valueink on YouTube
The underpants at 12 always put me off this one.
@mrkitewine7700 on YouTube

What Orient Bambino Version 7 owners say

Just bought a Bambino a little over a week ago and after watching this I still would have picked the Bambino, just a simple yet clean and elegant look!
@johnschuller2157 on YouTube
it's so cool, I have to say
@peterpicard4028 on YouTube
I have problem with my bambino glass, is very reflector Especially in dark dial
@radorano3992 on YouTube