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Orient Bambino Solar QuartzvsSternglas Taiga GMT

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Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237
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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
Bambino Solar Quartz$265
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.4mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
52mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
VS213
Ronda 505.24H
Type
Solar
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$237
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