Which is cheaper, the Akrone C-03 CTL or the Lorier Hydra SIII?

At MSRP the Akrone C-03 CTL is the cheaper of the two at $458, against $699 for the Lorier Hydra SIII — a $241 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Akrone C-03 CTL or the Lorier Hydra SIII?

The Akrone C-03 CTL wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Lorier Hydra SIII — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Akrone C-03 CTL or the Lorier Hydra SIII?

The Lorier Hydra SIII is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Akrone C-03 CTL.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Akrone C-03 CTL or the Lorier Hydra SIII?

The Lorier Hydra SIII carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Akrone C-03 CTL.

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Akrone C-03 CTLvsLorier Hydra SIII

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Akrone C-03 CTL

c-03-ctl

MSRP $458

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Lorier Hydra SIII

hydra-siii

MSRP $699

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-03 CTL41mm

Hydra SIII39mm

Power Reserve

C-03 CTL38h

Hydra SIII40h

Water Resistance

C-03 CTL100m

Hydra SIII200m

MSRP

C-03 CTL$458

Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Soprod P024

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Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$458

$699

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