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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsPhoibos Leviathan

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $309

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Leviathan45mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Leviathan40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Leviathan500m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Leviathan$309

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
45mm
Thickness
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
54mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
500m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH 35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Leviathan

Owners widely report the Phoibos Leviathan offers a vintage experience at an affordable price due to its proportions and conservative design. However, the watch is considered well-made and sturdy but quite heavy, with a 45mm x 54mm lug-to-lug case and a 15.5mm thickness, leading some owners to replace the stock band. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its vintage feel and sturdy build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features 500m water resistance and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. The case size is a point of contention, with reviewers noting it is substantial and may overwhelm smaller wrists, while others highlight a 40mm case size as an improvement.

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