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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsOrient Bambino Version 7

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Bambino Version 7
OrientBambino Version 7
MSRP $330

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Bambino Version 738.4mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Bambino Version 740h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Bambino Version 730m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Bambino Version 7$330

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Blue
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6724
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$330

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What people say

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 7

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 7 for its exceptional value, with its dial quality and case finishing often noted as punching above its price point. The F6724 automatic movement is appreciated for its hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and wearability is generally considered good. However, the mineral crystal is flagged as prone to scratching, and one owner reported the movement can be noisy and the crown stem feels less secure. The stock strap is also frequently criticized as being of poor quality. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 7 highly for its vintage-inspired design and impressive dial and case finishing at its affordable price.

From video reviewers

The 38.4mm case size is ideal for most wrists. Reviewers noted the domed crystal as a standout design element.

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