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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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