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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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