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LiP Himalaya 40mm Sablier vs Orient Bambino v9 Sun&Moon RA-AK0801S

Two automatic watches from different brands, €14 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.

What the spec sheets say

The LiP Himalaya 40mm Sablier leads on 2 points (crystal and water resistance), the Orient Bambino v9 Sun&Moon RA-AK0801S on 1 (price at our check).

  • Choose the LiP Himalaya 40mm Sablier if you want a crystal that resists scratches better and you want more margin against water.
  • Choose the Orient Bambino v9 Sun&Moon RA-AK0801S if you want to pay less (a €14 gap).

Line by line

CriterionLipOrient
Price at our check€429€415Advantage
MovementAutomaticAutomatic
CalibreMiyota 8N24F6B24
CrystalSapphireAdvantageMineral
Water resistance50 mAdvantage30 m
Diameter40 mm40.5 mm

Comparison based on the retailer’s spec sheets, without handling the watches. Criteria with no objective winner (diameter, calibre) are left undecided.

Questions

Short answers

Which is cheaper, the LiP Himalaya 40mm Sablier or the Orient Bambino v9 Sun&Moon RA-AK0801S?

The Orient Bambino v9 Sun&Moon RA-AK0801S, at €415 against €429 at our check on 12 November 2026.

Which is more water-resistant?

The LiP Himalaya 40mm Sablier, water-resistant to 50 m against 30 m.

Do they have the same crystal?

No. The LiP Himalaya 40mm Sablier has a sapphire crystal, the Orient Bambino v9 Sun&Moon RA-AK0801S a mineral one.