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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Tangente 33
NOMOS GlashütteTangente 33
MSRP $2,440

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Tangente 3332.8mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Tangente 3353 hoursh
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Tangente 3350m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Tangente 33$2,440

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
32.8mm
Thickness
6.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
17mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$2,440

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its classic Bauhaus-inspired design and elegant wearability, with owners noting its polished case reflections and compact dimensions, such as the 33mm and 35mm variants, fitting well on smaller wrists. The Alpha hand-wound movement is recognized for remarkable accuracy, with one owner reporting it off only a couple of seconds a week, and a 44.5-hour power reserve. The watch's versatility and "loveable cutey" design are highlighted, and new platinum gray dials offer a convincing appearance. Some owners find the velour strap delicate and prefer alternatives, and the 30m water resistance limits its use in wet environments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its enduring, minimalistic design and impressive accuracy at its price point.

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