Mechanical watches · owner-verdict comparison

Orient Bambino Version 2 vs Tissot PRX Powermatic 80: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Orient Bambino Version 2: 92% of 91 owners recommend it, vs 62% of 276 for the Tissot PRX 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 Version 2

92%of 91 owners recommend
92% recommend · 3% neutral · 5% don't
Owners praise
  • Punches way above its price / incredible value for a dress watch
  • Domed crystal adds depth and makes the dial pop at an angle
  • Blued hands look stunning against the dial
Owners complain about
  • Mediocre, stiff stock leather strap that owners often replace
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Tissot PRX Powermatic 80

62%of 276 owners recommend
62% recommend · 12% neutral · 26% don't
Owners praise
  • Exceptional value, punches above its price
  • Beautiful looks and light-catching dial
  • Excellent bracelet, fit and finish
Owners complain about
  • Wears large and long with no micro-adjust, poor fit on smaller wrists
  • Weak, nearly non-existent lume
  • Movement feels unremarkable for the money
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What Orient Bambino Version 2 owners say

“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

What Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 owners say

“It sells itself.”
— @natfingerboard on YouTube
“Bought mine last year. It's perfect. F*** the haters...”
— @HVG67 on YouTube
“At nearly double the cost is hard to recommend the automatic, specially with plastic parts on the movement wich makes servicing nearly impossible.”
— @davidmso834 on YouTube