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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Cream

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$279

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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 RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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