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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MSRP $1,400

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto41mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto60m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto$1,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$1,400

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What people say

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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 Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto is praised for its durable construction, featuring a sandblasted steel case with improved lugs, a bi-directional bezel with excellent action, and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the constant visibility provided by self-illuminating tritium gas tubes and the precision of its ETA F06.412 quartz movement, which offers accuracy to about 10 seconds per year. The watch includes a GMT bezel for dual timekeeping and a synthetic sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto highly for its robust tool-watch design and reliable tritium illumination.

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