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Orient Bambino Solar QuartzvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Bambino Solar Quartz$265
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.4mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VS213
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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