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Oris Aquis ChronographvsLorier Hydra SIII

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Aquis Chronograph
OrisAquis Chronograph
MSRP $5,000
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquis Chronograph43.5mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Aquis Chronograph62 hoursh
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Aquis Chronograph300m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Aquis Chronograph$5,000
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.5mm
39mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
771-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
62 hoursh
40h
Jewels
27
25
Complications
Date, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,000
$699

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What people say

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Oris Aquis Chronograph

The Oris Aquis Chronograph is praised for its refined 43.5mm case and dial layout, offering a 62-hour power reserve from the Caliber 771-1 movement. It maintains a 300m water resistance rating and a ceramic bezel. Some reviewers note the crown guards create imbalance and the date cutout intrudes on the 6 o'clock subdial. Strap changes require tools, though the bracelet includes a quick-adjust clasp. On balance, reviewers highlight the Oris Aquis Chronograph's improved wearability and symmetrical dial as key strengths at its price point.

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.

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