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Orient Bambino Solar QuartzvsSternglas Tachymeter 2.0

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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.

Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0

The Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0 is widely praised for its upscale feel and value, featuring a Seiko TMI VK63 meca-quartz movement and a refined case with polished and matte surfaces. Reviewers note improvements over the predecessor, including better lume and the addition of Arabic numerals, while the dial offers more color and distinct sub-dials. One owner points out that the "orange" accent is actually yellow and suggests the tachymeter scale could be more functional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0 highly for its balanced design and strong value proposition as a quartz chronograph.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Tachymeter 2.044mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Tachymeter 2.0
Water Resistance
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
Tachymeter 2.0100m
MSRP
Bambino Solar Quartz$265
Tachymeter 2.0$420

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.4mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
50mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Lume
None
Luminova und applizierten Indizes

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
VS213
Seiko TMI VK63 Mecha-Quartz
Type
Solar
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$420
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