Which is better for a suit and office wear?

The Orient Bambino. At 12.3 mm thick and about 58 g it slides under a cuff, and the white dial and brown leather suit a shirt and jacket. The Seiko is a sports watch and looks it.

Which is better for travel?

The Seiko SSK035K1. Its 4R34 movement has a fourth 24-hour hand for a second time zone, and 100 m water resistance means you can swim with it. The Orient has no GMT hand and only 30 m rating.

Is the Seiko worth the extra money?

Yes if you want one watch for everything: GMT, 100 m water resistance, lume and a steel bracelet. No if you only need a dress watch, since the Orient does that job for less.

Both use proven in-house automatics with 40 to 41 hours of reserve and serviceable parts. The Seiko's steel bracelet and 100 m sealing hold up better to daily knocks and water; the Orient's leather strap and mineral crystal wear sooner.

Will the Seiko fit a small wrist?

Check the 46 mm lug-to-lug and 42.5 mm case first. It is a big watch at 159 g. The Orient's 40.5 mm case and 21 mm lugs fit smaller wrists more easily.

Can I swim with either watch?

Only with the Seiko. Its 10 bar rating covers swimming. The Orient's 30 m rating is for splashes and rain, not swimming.

Orient Bambino 40.5mm White Dial Leather Strap Mens Automatic Watch RA-AC0028S30B vs Seiko Men's SSK035K1 5 Sports Green Dial Automatic GMT

Buy the Orient Bambino if you want a slim, light dress watch for a suit or office. Buy the Seiko SSK035K1 if you want one watch for travel, weekends and swimming, with a GMT hand and a steel bracelet. The Orient is the cheaper and dressier of the two; the Seiko costs more and is built for harder use.

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