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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$375

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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.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

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