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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsSternglas Marus

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Marus
SternglasMarus
MSRP $485

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Marus42mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Marus42h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Marus200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Marus$485

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
53.8mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
Luminova grün

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$485

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Sternglas Marus

The Sternglas Marus is widely praised for its well-built, heavy feel and excellent bezel action, considered the best in its price range. Despite its 42mm diameter and 52mm lug-to-lug, owners report it fits surprisingly well on slim wrists. A reviewer notes the short seconds hand as a drawback, but highlights the watch as a fun, affordable starting point for a collection, featuring a vibrant Pepsi bezel and an anthracite dial that shifts in appearance, powered by a Miyota 8215 movement for €399. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus highly for its robust build and superior bezel at its price point.

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