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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsFarer AQUAMATIC

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
AQUAMATIC
FarerAQUAMATIC
MSRP $875

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$875

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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.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

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