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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
12mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$428

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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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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