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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Prospex Sea41.3mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Prospex Sea72h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Prospex Sea300m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Prospex Sea$1,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
41.3mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.2mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$1,100

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Seiko Prospex Sea models are widely praised for their excellent build quality, value for money, and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating the vintage-inspired designs and robust construction. Owners note the silicone straps are surprisingly comfortable and well-finished, and the Lumibrite lume is excellent. However, some find the 44.3mm size and thickness too large for smaller wrists, though others report the sizing as perfect. The 6R15 movement in some variants offers accuracy around +4 seconds per day with a 50-hour power reserve, while newer movements offer more. Some models are criticized for a bracelet width not matching the case size or a rudimentary clasp for their price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive case work and finishing at its price point.

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