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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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