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Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite TurquoisevsLorier Hydra SIII

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Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise
NorqainIndependence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise
MSRP $4,407
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise40mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise41h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise100m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise$4,407
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.3mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NORQAIN NN08S
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Complications
Skeleton
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,407
$699

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What people say

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Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise

The Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise is lauded for its well-finished, premium-feeling case and comfortable wearability. Reviewers note the chronometer-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement offers accurate timekeeping, and the watch's practicality is enhanced by a screw-down crown and 100m water resistance. The skeletonized dial, however, can present challenges for quick time legibility. This 40mm model is 12.05mm thick and features anthracite skeletonized bridges for contrast. Overall, reviewers praise the Norqain Independence Skeleton 40mm Anthracite Turquoise for its comfortable wearability and premium case finishing 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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