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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsGrand Seiko SBGA375

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
SBGA375
Grand SeikoSBGA375
MSRP $5,600

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
SBGA37540mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
SBGA37572h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
SBGA375100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
SBGA375$5,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$5,600

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA375

Grand Seiko SBGA375 owners praise its classic, subtle design and the engineering of its Spring Drive movement, with one noting it "does not fail to deliver what they are known for." The dial offers good legibility, with polished side bevels on the hour markers catching light well. However, one owner scuffed the bezel within a week, and another questioned if a lug was missing. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA375 highly for its refined design and movement engineering, signaling discerning taste.

From video reviewers

The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep is a key strength. The bracelet's taper and clasp were cited as areas for improvement.

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