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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S66
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$6,100

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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 SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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