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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsVaer Calendar Field

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$189

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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.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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