Orient Bambino Solar QuartzvsTimex Legacy Day and Date 36mm

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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

Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm at true scale

Legacy Day and Date 36mm

Diameter

38.4mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

43.5mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

n/a

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

MSRP

$265

$179

lowest

Movement

Seiko VS213

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.4mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
n/a
Dial Color
White
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VS213
n/a
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$179
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Reviews

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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.

Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm

Owners widely praise the Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm for its excellent value and versatile aesthetic, suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Some owners find its styling too close to other luxury models, while one owner notes the lume is weak and the fit-and-finish is a little sloppy. The light gold accents on the blue dial were disappointing for one owner, appearing more like a rusty bronze. One owner considers the $170 price tag overpriced due to the quartz movement and lack of Indiglo. Overall, owners rate the Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm highly for its value and aesthetic, despite some reservations about finishing and accents.

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