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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsTrafford Watch Co Touring GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Touring GMT
Trafford Watch CoTouring GMT
MSRP $899

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Touring GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Touring GMT42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Touring GMT100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Touring GMT$899

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Hardened scratch-resistant coating
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Exhibition

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Blue
Bluebird Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$899

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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.

Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT

Owners widely praise the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT for its great finishing, fun and original designs, and nice dials. One owner notes the GMT's flyer function and unique inner bezel, while another reports their Trafford's domed crystal cracked after a short drop. Owners describe the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT as having a "cool funky original vibe" and a "chonky boi vibe on the wrist but in a good way," with one wearer reporting daily use for a year without the watch stopping. On balance, owners rate the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT highly for its distinctive aesthetic and robust daily performance.

From video reviewers

The Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT's unique GMT function offers an alternative way to use the feature. The micro-adjust system on the bracelet is a convenient feature for fine-tuning the fit. The watch lacks specific details on its performance, accuracy, or movement caliber, making it difficult to compare it to other GMT watches.

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