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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$350

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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