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Orient Bambino Solar QuartzvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Bambino Solar Quartz$265
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38.4mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
41mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VS213
Ronda 762
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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