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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsSternglas Naos Solar

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Naos Solar
SternglasNaos Solar
MSRP $323

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Naos Solar38mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Naos Solar
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Naos Solar50m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Naos Solar$323

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
Luminova Punkten

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$323

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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 Naos Solar

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Solar for its elegant Bauhaus-inspired minimalist dial, slim profile, and value for money. The scratch-resistant curved sapphire crystal and functional date mechanism are noted as durable features, with one owner reporting good wear over a year. The solar power and accuracy are highlighted as practical advantages over automatic movements, which some find loud. However, opinions are split, with some owners finding the watch underwhelming and cheap-looking, like a toy, while others love its appearance in person and its clean, appealing design as a smartwatch alternative. The stock leather strap is described as decent but basic and potentially short for larger wrists, with one owner advising a third-party replacement for durability. One owner of a different variant noted the date font is too small to be useful.

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