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Orient Bambino Version 7 vs Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Orient Bambino Version 7: 81% of 16 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 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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Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80

75%of 172 owners recommend
75% recommend · 8% neutral · 17% don't
Owners praise
  • Beautiful, well-finished dial and case
  • Excellent, accurate timekeeping for the price
  • Versatile GADA watch that suits any occasion
Owners complain about
  • Disappointing bracelet (no micro-adjustment, squeaks)
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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

What Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 owners say

“This was 20 years ago and it's still working perfectly in a perfect shape!”
— @laurentfargues8113 on YouTube
“Amen! An affordable watch (working-man)”
— @johnnyarsenault9124 on YouTube
“Unfortunately to big for what it is.”
— @kws4e on YouTube