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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsBrew Metric Digital Blend

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Metric Digital Blend
BrewMetric Digital Blend
MSRP $422

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Metric Digital Blend37.5mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Metric Digital Blend
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Metric Digital Blend50m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Metric Digital Blend$422

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Quartz
Diameter
39mm
37.5mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
19.85mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Type
Automatic
Analog-Digital
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$422

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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.

Brew Metric Digital Blend

The Brew Metric is praised for its fun, unique, and retro-inspired design, with reviewers noting its appliance-like execution and well-executed details. The compact 36mm wearability and tapered bracelet are highlighted as positives. However, its 13mm thickness and 50-meter water resistance are flagged as limitations, and the date window placement is a minor compromise due to the mechaquartz movement. Overall, reviewers find the Brew Metric to be a ton of fun at its $425 price point, appreciating its distinctive aesthetic.

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