Side by side

Sternglas KantonvsLorier Hydra SIII

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Kanton$971
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$699

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Sternglas Kanton vs Lorier Hydra SIII gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable 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.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.