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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$499

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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 Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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