Orient Bambino Solar QuartzvsStowa Marine Classic KS 36 arabic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Orient Bambino Solar Quartz at true scale

Bambino Solar Quartz

Stowa Marine Classic KS 36 arabic at true scale

Marine Classic KS 36 arabic

Diameter

38.4mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

43.5mm

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Thickness

11mm

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Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

MSRP

$265

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Movement

Seiko VS213

ETA/Peseux 7001

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.4mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
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Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VS213
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Solar
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Orient Bambino Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its clean, balanced design and wearability, with one owner calling it the best version yet. The finishing is noted as nice, and the solar quartz movement is a desirable feature for some. However, the mineral crystal is a significant drawback, being prone to scratches and abrasions. 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 design and wearability, with the solar quartz movement being a key draw.

Stowa Marine Classic KS 36 arabic

Owners widely praise the Stowa Marine Classic KS 36 arabic for its comfortable wear and excellent build quality, with many highlighting the clean dial, blue hands, and the appealing combination of small seconds and Arabic numerals. The 36mm case, featuring a large dial and minimal bezel, is noted to wear larger, which some find ideal for daily wear, complemented by a large onion crown. One owner finds the Roman numeral variant less appealing than the Arabic version, while another appreciates the historical connection to deck watches. The ETA/Peseux 7001 manual-wind movement is reported to function well, and the watch is considered worth its asking price, with one owner calling it their favorite. Overall, owners rate the Stowa Marine Classic KS 36 arabic highly for its dial execution and comfortable wear at its price point.