Which is cheaper, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the Orient Stretto Date?

At MSRP the Orient Stretto Date is the cheaper of the two at $360, against $699 for the Lorier Hydra SIII — a $339 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the Orient Stretto Date?

The Lorier Hydra SIII wears larger at 39mm versus 38.5mm for the Orient Stretto Date — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the Orient Stretto Date?

The Lorier Hydra SIII is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Orient Stretto Date.

Side by side

Lorier Hydra SIIIvsOrient Stretto Date

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Lorier Hydra SIII

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MSRP $699

Orient Stretto Date

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MSRP $360

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hydra SIII39mm

Stretto Date38.5mm

Power Reserve

Hydra SIII40h

Stretto Date40h

Water Resistance

Hydra SIII200m

Stretto Date50m

MSRP

Hydra SIII$699

Stretto Date$360

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

White

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

F6722

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$360

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Owners widely praise the Orient Stretto Date for its sharp, clean, and beautiful appearance, with its thin and ergonomic design frequently highlighted as a key strength for comfortable everyday wear. It is considered a solid, versatile, and affordable option, with one owner specifically noting its simple, light, and inexpensive nature around $160. However, some community members find its design derivative and lacking uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Orient Stretto Date highly for its attractive aesthetics and comfortable, affordable wearability.

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