Which is cheaper, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the anOrdain Model 1?

At MSRP the Lorier Hydra SIII is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $3,804 for the anOrdain Model 1 — a $3,105 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the anOrdain Model 1?

The anOrdain Model 1 wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Lorier Hydra SIII — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the anOrdain Model 1?

The Lorier Hydra SIII is rated to 200m versus 50m for the anOrdain Model 1.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the anOrdain Model 1?

The anOrdain Model 1 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Lorier Hydra SIII.

What movement does the Lorier Hydra SIII run compared to the anOrdain Model 1?

The Lorier Hydra SIII runs a automatic caliber, while the anOrdain Model 1 runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

Side by side

Lorier Hydra SIIIvsanOrdain Model 1

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Lorier Hydra SIII

hydra-siii

MSRP $699

anOrdain Model 1

model-1-blue-fume

MSRP $3,804

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hydra SIII39mm

Model 141mm

Power Reserve

Hydra SIII40h

Model 142h

Water Resistance

Hydra SIII200m

Model 150m

MSRP

Hydra SIII$699

Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

Model 1 Blue Fumé

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$3,804

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 for its exquisite vitreous enamel dial, noting its depth, unique light play, and custom typography. The watch is also commended for its comfortable wearability, elegant design, and appealing price point for its handmade processes, with an 800 vickers hardened case resisting scratches well. Some owners report the Sellita SW200-1 movement's rotor is noticeable and the watch lacks lume. Significant wait times, potentially exceeding two years, are a frequently cited drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its exceptional enamel dial and handcrafted aesthetic at the price.

From video reviewers

Thoughtful finishing and beautiful color options are notable strengths of the anOrdain Model 1. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively long, which may not suit everyone's wrist size, and the relatively low 5ATM water-resistance may limit its suitability for swimming or diving. Reviewers disagree on the movement used in the watch, with some mentioning the Sellita SW210 or La Joux Perret G101, while others mention the Sellita SW200.

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