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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsGrand Seiko SBGH347

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
SBGH347
Grand SeikoSBGH347
MSRP $7,300

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
SBGH34737mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
SBGH34755h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
SBGH347100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
SBGH347$7,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$7,300

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGH347

The Grand Seiko SBGH347 is lauded for its refined 37mm Ever-Brilliant Steel case, impressive Zaratsu polishing, and classy ice-blue dial inspired by frozen waterfalls. Its Hi-Beat 9S85 movement is a significant draw, and the framed date window is preferred over a cyclops. Reviewers note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustment or a quick-change system, and some wished the 13.3mm thickness was slightly thinner on the compact case. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGH347 for its elevated finish and value, with the Hi-Beat movement being a significant draw.

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