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Astor + Banks ChronovsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
38.4mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
VS213
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$265

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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.

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