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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsVenezianico Nereide Aureo 42

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Nereide Aureo 42
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 42
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Nereide Aureo 4242mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Nereide Aureo 4240h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Nereide Aureo 42200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Nereide Aureo 42$1,495

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$1,495

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 42

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 42 for its striking 24K gold-plated dial, often described as a captivating blend of luxury and sportiness, and its smooth winding action from the Swiss SW200 movement. Reviewers highlight the impressive spectacle offered by the gold dial and tungsten bezel for its price point, with one owner noting its comfortable wearability and another appreciating its tool watch identity despite the bling. However, some owners report issues with bezel alignment, and reviewers point out that the polished tungsten bezel attracts fingerprints, while the white date wheel is a mismatched detail. The clasp on the Sansovino bracelet lacks on-the-fly adjustment. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 42 highly for its unique 24K gold dial and exceptional value at its price.

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