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Orient Bambino Solar QuartzvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Bambino Solar Quartz$265
Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.4mm
40.2mm
Thickness
11mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VS213
6N52
Type
Solar
Quartz

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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.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

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