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Orient Bambino Solar QuartzvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Bambino Solar Quartz$265
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.4mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VS213
9F85
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$3,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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