Real owners lean toward the Orient Bambino Version 2: 92% of 91 owners recommend it, vs 75% of 200 for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
“It’s an awesome watch and good looking.”— @Keithphotorama on YouTube
“I got this watch about a year ago and I must say I’ve never wore or loved a watch so much. I don’t go anywhere without it”— @thomasvenditti3620 on YouTube
“I also owned two Hamilton khaki field mechanicals (bronze and standard), and I just don’t get it. I never reached for them.”— Floydlloyd11 on Reddit
“Orient Bambino This was my very first mechanical watch! Will never get rid of it. I still wear it because I love the look of the dial. Wish it were a bit smaller though for a dress watch.”— torpedo109 on Reddit
“The Bambino is a V2 Gen 2 white face with blue hands. I’ve owned two other versions of the Bambino (V1 and V4) but this one has definitely caught my eye more than the others. It wears smaller than my other Bambino’s and still has a subtle sunburst.”— ohheyitsdeejay on Reddit
“I first purchased an [Orient 2nd Generation Bambino Version 2](https://www.amazon.com/Orient-Bambino-Japanese-Automatic-Stainless/dp/B01N45HWRM) based upon the great reviews the company gets on this subreddit and my fondness of the styling...but I was a bit underwhelmed when the watch arrived.”— vaca2018throwaway on Reddit
Real owners lean toward the Orient Bambino Version 2: 92% of 91 owners recommend it, vs 75% of 200 for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical.
Owners point the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical at buyers wanting an affordable Swiss mechanical field watch, and people who enjoy a daily hand-winding ritual.
Owners point the Orient Bambino Version 2 at first-time mechanical or dress watch buyers on a budget, and people needing an affordable suit or interview watch.