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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$935

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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 G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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