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Geckota Chronotimer Sports EditionvsLorier Hydra SIII

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Chronotimer Sports Edition
GeckotaChronotimer Sports Edition
MSRP $499
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronotimer Sports Edition41.5mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Chronotimer Sports Edition40h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Chronotimer Sports Edition100m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Chronotimer Sports Edition$499
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maroon
Blue

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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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