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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
18mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$1,800

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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 MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

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