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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Apollo Dlc$485

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
$485

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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 Dlc

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is lauded for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and unique granular black dial texture. Owners praise its comfortable 41mm x 48mm x 12.5mm dimensions and exceptional lume performance. However, the rocket-shaped hands are noted as making time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some. Some users question its value proposition, with one noting that a tourbillon can be found at the same price point as an NH35-powered Phoibos. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its distinctive design and comfortable titanium build, despite some functional and value concerns.

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