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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsAevig Thule GMT

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Thule GMT
AevigThule GMT
MSRP $755

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Thule GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Thule GMT70h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Thule GMT100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Thule GMT$755

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
40h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$755

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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.

Aevig Thule GMT

Owners widely praise the Aevig Thule GMT for its 70s-inspired design, lightweight titanium case with a hardness coating, and the accurate NH34 movement running at 1-2 seconds fast per day. The watch also features fantastic AR coating, a quick-release bracelet, and excellent customer service. Some wish for sharper case angles and polished details to enhance its dressier appeal, and macro photos suggest potential irregularities on the hour markers. Overall, owners rate the Aevig Thule GMT highly for its vintage charm and practical features at an affordable price.

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