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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Ludwig automatic
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig automatic
MSRP $3,670

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Ludwig automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Ludwig automatic30m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Ludwig automatic$3,670

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$3,670

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What people say

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its exceptional blend of traditional Roman numerals and railroad tracks with modern design, highlighting fine details like the tiny logo on the crown and the exceptional dial printing. The long lugs are a significant consideration, with some finding the 35mm model wears larger and the 33mm a better fit for wrists around 6.5 inches. Overall, owners appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its unique aesthetic and attention to detail.

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