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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $2,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$2,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
5X83
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$2,200

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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 SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its unique dial colors and vintage-inspired design, with many appreciating its compact 39mm case size and 100m or 200m water resistance. Reviewers and owners note the V192 solar movement’s power reserve indicator and its reliability, though some owners express a preference for automatic movements. One owner finds the $700 price for a solar quartz model expensive, while another criticizes the €860 price point and desires a thinner case and a bracelet with quick-release or micro-adjustment. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its distinctive aesthetic and versatile wearability, despite some reservations about its price and case thickness.

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