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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsSternglas Taiga GMT

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 505.24H
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$237

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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