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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

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