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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Anthracite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$2,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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