Real owners lean toward the Orient Bambino Version 2: 92% of 91 owners recommend it, vs 75% of 172 for the Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
“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 172 for the Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80.
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.
Owners point the Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 at one-watch owners wanting a versatile dress-up/dress-down GADA, and first-time buyers of a nice automatic watch.
The most-cited downside of the Orient Bambino Version 2 is mediocre, stiff stock leather strap that owners often replace. For the Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80, it's disappointing bracelet (no micro-adjustment, squeaks).