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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsVenezianico Nereide Aureo 39

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Nereide Aureo 3940h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Nereide Aureo 39200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$1,000

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39

The Venezianico Nereide is praised for its handsome design and good value, featuring a tungsten bezel insert and a sparkling aventurine dial. Owners note the optical glass bezel offers less glare than ceramic. The stock rubber strap is described as stiff, and the Canova bracelet lacks a half-link for fine adjustment. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Venezianico Nereide offers good case finishing for its price point, making it a compelling entry-level mechanical diver-style watch.

From video reviewers

The 24k gold dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is a potential drawback. Reviewers disagree on whether the unique design and features justify the price point.

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