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Orient Bambino Solar QuartzvsVario Futurist

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Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Bambino Solar Quartz$265
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.4mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
White
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VS213
Miyota 9039
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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