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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsPhoibos Depth Hunter

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Depth Hunter
PhoibosDepth Hunter
MSRP $470

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Depth Hunter40mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Depth Hunter40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Depth Hunter300m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Depth Hunter$470

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$470

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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 Depth Hunter

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter for its surprisingly slim 300m diver case and unique, summery design. One owner highlights its solid build, well-made bracelet with toolless microadjust, great finishing for the price, attractive color palette, long-lasting lume, sharp case lines, and accuracy of +5-7 seconds per day. However, some find the case and dial do not match well, and the lume is disappointing, while others dislike the "popsicle stick" hands. The aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, with some preferring alternative designs. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter highly for its slim profile and distinctive design at its price point.

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