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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsPraesidus Rec Spec

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Rec Spec38mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Rec Spec40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Rec Spec100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Rec Spec$235

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Nylon NATO 38mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$235

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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.

Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

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