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CWC 6BB-WRvsLorier Hydra SIII

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6BB-WR
CWC6BB-WR
MSRP $1,875
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
6BB-WR42mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
6BB-WR40h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
6BB-WR100m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
6BB-WR$1,875
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
CWC 6BB-WR
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$699

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What people say

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CWC 6BB-WR

The CWC 6BB-WR is widely praised for its legible matte black dial, strong lume, and crisp chronograph operation. Owners and reviewers note its military heritage and rugged, confidence-inspiring build with a screw-down crown and pushers. The Sellita SW510 BH b automatic movement kept time within COSC range in testing. However, its 14.9mm thickness and 80g weight make it wear large, and the cam-lever movement lacks the satisfying click of a column wheel. Fixed bars limit strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC 6BB-WR highly for its legible dial and robust pilot chronograph design at its price point.

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.

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