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Orient Bambino Solar QuartzvsTissot Seastar 1000 GMT

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Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265
Seastar 1000 GMT
TissotSeastar 1000 GMT
MSRP $575
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.

Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT for its sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, and GMT complication, with one owner expressing deep satisfaction. A point of contention for some is that Swiss quartz movements may exhibit second-hand misalignment with markers, unlike certain Japanese quartz movements. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT highly for its robust features and value.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Seastar 1000 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Seastar 1000 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
Seastar 1000 GMT300m
MSRP
Bambino Solar Quartz$265
Seastar 1000 GMT$575

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.4mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
11.77mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
40mm
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VS213
11 1/2'''
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$575
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