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Orient Bambino Solar QuartzvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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

Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Bambino Solar Quartz$265
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.4mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VS213
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$1,083
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