Orient Bambino Sun & MoonvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time
Orient Bambino Sun & Moon
F6B24, 40 h, mineral, 30 m, 41.5 mm
€280–310
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
4R35, 41 h, Hardlex, 50 m, 40.5 mm
€395–445
The differences
- The Bambino Sun & Moon costs about €125 less than the Presage Cocktail Time, going by the indicative price band.
- The Bambino Sun & Moon uses the F6B24 movement (Orient) and the Presage Cocktail Time the 4R35 (Seiko).
- The Presage Cocktail Time has a Hardlex crystal and the Bambino Sun & Moon a mineral crystal.
- The Presage Cocktail Time is water resistant to 50 m and the Bambino Sun & Moon to 30 m.
- The Presage Cocktail Time is more compact: 40.5 mm across and 47.5 mm lug-to-lug, against 41.5 mm and 47 mm for the Bambino Sun & Moon.
- The Presage Cocktail Time is 2.4 mm thinner (11.8 mm against 14.2 mm) and slips under a shirt cuff more easily.
Choose the Presage Cocktail Time
If you prefer a Hardlex crystal and you have a slim wrist.
Side by side, to scale
Both drawn at the same scale from the manufacturers’ dimensions.
Figure by figure
| Figure | Orient Bambino Sun & Moon | Seiko Presage Cocktail Time |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €280–310 | €395–445 |
| Movement | F6B24 | 4R35 |
| Power reserve | 40 h | 41 h |
| Beat rate | 21,600 bph | 21,600 bph |
| Crystal | Mineral | Hardlex |
| Water resistance | 30 m | 50 m |
| Diameter | 41.5 mm | 40.5 mm |
| Thickness | 14.2 mm | 11.8 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | 47 mm | 47.5 mm |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | No | No |
| Strap or bracelet | Leather strap | Steel bracelet |
| Brand origin | Japan | Japan |
| See price on AmazonSee specs | See price on AmazonSee specs |
In red, the best figure in each row. Manufacturer data.
Frequently asked questions
Which has more power reserve, the Bambino Sun & Moon or the Presage Cocktail Time?
The Seiko Presage Cocktail Time, with 41 h against 40 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Orient Bambino Sun & Moon, with an indicative price band of €280–310 against €395–445. The exact price changes on Amazon.
Which handles water better?
The Seiko Presage Cocktail Time, water resistant to 50 m against 30 m.
Which suits a small wrist better?
The Orient Bambino Sun & Moon, because it measures 47 mm lug-to-lug, the figure that decides whether the lugs overhang the wrist.