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Orient Bambino Solar QuartzvsTissot Heritage 1938

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Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
Bambino Solar Quartz$265
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.4mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
39mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Arabic

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
VS213
11 1/2'''
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$925

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

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