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Orient Bambino Solar QuartzvsBrew Super Metric

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Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265
Super Metric
BrewSuper Metric
MSRP $475

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Super Metric36mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Super Metric
Water Resistance
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
Super Metric50m
MSRP
Bambino Solar Quartz$265
Super Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.4mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19.85mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Fine-Texture
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
VS213
VK68
Type
Solar
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$475

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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.

Brew Super Metric

Owners widely praise the Brew Super Metric's unique, asymmetrical, and colorful 70s-inspired design, with many appreciating its finishing and dial details for the price. Some owners find the integrated bracelet can be a hair-puller, and the watch wears larger than its 36mm dimensions due to the square case and bracelet. The lume is noted as weak, and some find the dial graphics busy, though others love the colorful, essence-keeping 2.0 design. On balance, owners rate the Brew Super Metric highly for its distinctive style and value, with many finding it a fun and comfortable daily wearer.

From video reviewers

The Brew Super Metric's Meca-Quartz Chrono functionality is one of the best the reviewer has seen. The watch's unique design is a key part of its charm. The Seiko meca-quartz caliber contributes to its value for the price. The lume could be improved, as it's not as bright as some other watches in its class. The price may not be the cheapest option in its class.

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