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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsPhoibos Storm Corsair

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Storm Corsair
PhoibosStorm Corsair
MSRP $480

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Storm Corsair40mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Storm Corsair40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Storm Corsair200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Storm Corsair$480

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm

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
$480

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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 Storm Corsair

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Storm Corsair for its quality and value, with many finding it superior to other brands in its price bracket and appreciating its excellent, bright lume. The watch features a thinner case and an updated movement, contributing to its strong value proposition, particularly with launch discounts. However, the bracelet is noted by some as feeling cheap, and one owner reported an internal bezel misalignment, suggesting a potential factory defect. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Storm Corsair highly for its impressive lume and overall quality at the price point.

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