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IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer AutomaticvsLorier Hydra SIII

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
What people say

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic as a beautiful, solid, and hard-wearing watch with great lume and a functional bezel. Some owners find it chunky and note that the non-removable bars limit strap options, while one reviewer suggests its utilitarian and angular look, combined with a non-tapering bracelet and substantial weight, indicates a need for evolutionary refinement. The 42mm case feels robust and over-engineered, featuring a unique SafeDive bezel system. The IWC 32111 automatic movement offers a 120-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic well for its robust build and unique bezel system, despite some finding it chunky.

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

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic42mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic120h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic300m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic$6,700
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
32111
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,700
$699
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