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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsLorier Hydra SIII

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Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its excellent fit and finish, comfortable bracelet with micro-adjustment, and a fresh design that some find stunning, particularly the blue ceramic bezel and white dial. The watch features a satisfyingly clicking ceramic bezel that is easy to operate and a vibrant dial with luminous hands and hour plots. One owner reports their 42mm model runs about +6 seconds per day, while others note that Breitling watches can sometimes lose time due to magnetization, which can be corrected under warranty. The Breitling Superocean Automatic has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its design and build quality 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.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Hydra SIII
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$5,700
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.56mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$699
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