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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsBaltic MR Roulette

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
MR Roulette36mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
MR Roulette42h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
MR Roulette30m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
MR Roulette$545

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$545

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

Baltic MR Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette is praised for its vintage-inspired roulette dial with multi-sector, multi-layer, and asymmetrical design, and faceted dauphine hands. Reviewers highlight the dial's depth created by contrasting textures like circular brushing and glossy or grained sectors, and the 36mm case's vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs. The watch uses a Hangzhou micro-rotor movement. However, reviewers note the micro-rotor movement can feel rattly and loose, producing a jangly sound when tapped. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Roulette's distinctive dial design and vintage aesthetic, despite the noted movement characteristics.

From video reviewers

The MR Roulette's excellent finishing, particularly on the case and the bezel, is a notable strength. The bracelet's noise when moved around is a shared weakness. Reviewers do not explicitly disagree on any specific point.

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