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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsOrient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
OrientBambino Version 2 Small Seconds
MSRP $310

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6222
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$310

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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 2 Small Seconds

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds as a top budget dress watch, highlighting its vintage aesthetic and upgraded in-house F6222 automatic movement which offers hacking and hand-winding. Reviewers note the case finishing, including brushed sides and a signed crown, contributes to a premium feel for its price point. Some owners find the 40mm case with its 45-46mm lug-to-lug measurement potentially too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds highly for its vintage design and upgraded movement at an accessible price.

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