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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsPagani Design PD-1783

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
PD-1783
Pagani DesignPD-1783
MSRP $175

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
PD-178340mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
PD-178342h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
PD-1783100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
PD-1783$175

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$175

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1783

Owners praise the Pagani Design PD-1783 for its value, with specific mentions of the Seiko NH36A movement and day-date complication. One owner finds the 40mm model with a purple dial "blingy" and enjoyable, reporting no issues with the day wheel. Another highlights the Wimbledon dial with Roman numerals and a flat sapphire crystal for a cleaner aesthetic. The 36mm variant uses the ST16 movement, with one owner reporting six months of trouble-free operation, though others have experienced issues with this mechanism. On balance, owners appreciate the Pagani Design PD-1783 for its accessible day-date functionality and aesthetic appeal at its price point.

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