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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
King Seiko KSK45h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
King Seiko KSK50m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
King Seiko KSK$3,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38.6mm
Thickness
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6L35
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$3,300

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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.

Seiko King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK for its exceptional dial and case finishing, often compared to higher-end brands, and its slim, retro design. The use of the Calibre 6L35 movement in some variants is seen as a significant upgrade, contributing to a refined feel, while others note the bracelet is unusually nice and the case offers a mix of brushed and polished finishes with sharp angles. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing misaligned screws and clasp components on their examples, and the standard 6R movement in some models is criticized as a disappointment for the price point. Accuracy figures range from +15/-10 seconds per day to +5 to +7 seconds per day, and water resistance is rated at 5 BAR or 50 meters. Overall, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK to be a beautiful and classy watch with fantastic finishing, though some are divided on its value and movement choice at its price point.

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