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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsGrand Seiko SBGX353

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
SBGX353
Grand SeikoSBGX353
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
SBGX35334mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
SBGX35340h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
SBGX35330m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
SBGX353$4,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
34mm
Thickness
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F61
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$4,100

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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 SBGX353

The Grand Seiko SBGX353 is widely praised for its mesmerizing "Skyflake" textured blue dial, considered by owners to be "perfect art." Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's elegant 34mm case size and the advanced 9F61 quartz movement, noting its exceptional ±10 seconds per year accuracy and precise second-hand alignment. Some owners find the dial's aesthetic appeal slightly diminished when worn compared to other options, and one owner replaced the quick-release buckle for a Hirsch clasp. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX353 highly for its exquisite dial finishing and the precision of its quartz movement at its price point.

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