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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsOrient Classic Watch

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Classic Watch
OrientClassic Watch
MSRP $245

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Classic Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Classic Watch100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Classic Watch$245

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$245

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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 Classic Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Classic Watch for its excellent fit and finish, polished look suitable for suits, and classy signed crown. The modern 40mm case size and retro styling are appreciated, allowing it to blend well with any outfit without being ostentatious. The crown is not screw-down but operates smoothly. Overall, owners consider the Orient Classic Watch a well-built, ideal suit watch that they would buy again.

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