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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsSeiko Diamond Collection

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Diamond Collection
SeikoDiamond Collection
MSRP $475

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Diamond Collection27mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Diamond Collection40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Diamond Collection50m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Diamond Collection$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
27mm
Thickness
7.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
6mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
V137
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$475

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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 Diamond Collection

Owners widely praise the Seiko Diamond Collection for its stunning beauty, particularly highlighting the 14 diamonds and the captivating mother-of-pearl dial, which reviewers note is difficult to photograph accurately. The watch is frequently cited as offering excellent value for its fit and finish, with specific features like sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance contributing to its appeal. One owner reports great durability and accuracy, with a solar charging reserve, though notes that the gold plating on the bracelet shows some fading from desk work. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Diamond Collection highly for its dazzling aesthetics and perceived value.

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