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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsNorqain Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition
NorqainWild ONE Hero Limited Edition
MSRP $5,932

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition70h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition$5,932

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Calibre NN20/1
Power Reserve
40h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$5,932

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition

The Norqain Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition is lauded for its innovative use of lightweight NORTEQ material, contributing to an 84-gram construction that reviewers found comfortable and versatile. Its 42x12.3mm case with a 49.4mm lug-to-lug dimension is noted for not wearing thick or large, and the watch offers excellent readability with white X1 Super-LumiNova on skeletonized hands and markers. The Kenissi NN20/1 chronometer movement provides reliable performance with a 70-hour power reserve and 200m water resistance. Some reviewers, however, point to the "lion fur" dial and strap pattern, along with excessive dial text, as elements that may narrow its appeal and detract from a more refined aesthetic. The price point of €4,890–€5,290 is also identified as a potential sticking point for some. Overall, reviewers praise the Norqain Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition for its lightweight, robust construction and comfortable wearability, despite some reservations about its dial design and price.

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