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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.

Tissot Le Locle

The Tissot Le Locle is widely praised for its classic elegance, featuring a guilloché dial and a 39.3mm case size that reviewers note wears well due to its reasonable 9.7mm thickness. Owners appreciate its premium appearance and artistic caseback, fitting for minimalistic, non-sporty styles. The reliable ETA 2824-2 movement is a common feature, though its approximately 40-hour power reserve is considered a drawback by some. The bracelet style is not universally favored, but the overall value at around $450-$500 is consistently highlighted. Overall, owners and reviewers highly recommend the Tissot Le Locle as a classy and versatile dress watch, primarily for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Le Locle39.3mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Solar Quartz
Le Locle80h
Water Resistance
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
Le Locle30m
MSRP
Bambino Solar Quartz$265
Le Locle$795

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.4mm
39.3mm
Thickness
11mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
39.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Roman

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VS213
Tissot Powermatic 80
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$795
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