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Orient Bambino Solar QuartzvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Bambino Solar Quartz$265
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.4mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VS213
Seiko NH38A
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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