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Orient Bambino Solar QuartzvsGrand Seiko SBGN027

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Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265
SBGN027
Grand SeikoSBGN027
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
SBGN02739mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
SBGN02740h
Water Resistance
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
SBGN027200m
MSRP
Bambino Solar Quartz$265
SBGN027$3,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.4mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
45.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VS213
9F86
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$3,700

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGN027

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGN027 for its exceptional Zaratsu polishing, compact 39mm size, and versatile monochrome aesthetic, noting its thin profile and suitability as a grab-and-go watch. The 9F quartz movement delivers highly accurate timekeeping, with one owner reporting +/- 10 seconds per year. However, some find the lume limited, the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments, and the GMT hand can be easily mistaken for the minute hand. One owner reported a black index on the bezel disappearing after a couple of months. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGN027 highly for its premium finishing and accurate HAQ GMT movement in a wearable size.

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