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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
40mm

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$750

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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