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Orient Bambino Solar QuartzvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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What people say

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Orient Bambino Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Solar Quartz
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
Bambino Solar Quartz$265
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.4mm
34mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Silver

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
VS213
Miyota 9039
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$760
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