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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsTudor Black Bay Ceramic

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Black Bay Ceramic
TudorBlack Bay Ceramic
MSRP $6,125

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Black Bay Ceramic41mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Black Bay Ceramic70h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Black Bay Ceramic200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Black Bay Ceramic$6,125

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Caseback
Solid
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
MT5602-1U
Power Reserve
40h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$6,125

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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.

Tudor Black Bay Ceramic

The Tudor Black Bay Ceramic's matte ceramic case and bracelet offer a stealthy, scratch-proof aesthetic that shifts from anthracite to gray in light. Reviewers note its comfortable wearability, with one highlighting improved comfort over steel versions, and praise the METAS-certified MT5602-U movement. However, the sandblasted finishing is described as lacking contrast, and the bracelet's butterfly clasp omits on-the-fly adjustment. The PVD-treated steel bezel ring is also flagged as a potential wear-and-tear vulnerability. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic appealing for its unique ceramic construction and durable, stealthy finish, despite some functional limitations.

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