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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $595

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
41.7mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$595

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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