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Orient Bambino Solar QuartzvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Bambino Solar Quartz$265
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.4mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VS213
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$218

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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 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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