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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsPhoibos Apollo

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$460

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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