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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38.4mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Blue
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VS213
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$265

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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 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.

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