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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsMr Jones Watches The Golden Hour

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
The Golden Hour
Mr Jones WatchesThe Golden Hour
MSRP $795

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
The Golden Hour
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
The Golden Hour40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
The Golden Hour
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
The Golden Hour$795

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Standard

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$795

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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 The Golden Hour

Mr Jones Watches The Golden Hour is widely praised for its mesmerizing, garden-inspired dial and quality construction, with reviewers noting its artistic and visually rich design. Owners report the watch does not feel cheap despite its price point, and its originality is a key selling point. However, legibility can be challenging due to the unique time display, with indicators sometimes obscured by the bee's wings. Some owners find the small crown difficult to grip, and one noted the 45mm case wore too large for their wrist. The strap is also cited as an area that could be improved. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches The Golden Hour highly for its unique artistic design and quality dial production at its price.

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