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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsNIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34)

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
NIMA GMT (NH34)
NIMA WatchesNIMA GMT (NH34)
MSRP $636
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.

NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34)

Owners widely praise the NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34) for its value, with some finding the fit and finish excellent and the adjustable clasp superior to others. The Seiko NH34 movement is noted for allowing the GMT hand to set without interrupting the seconds hand and for fitting into NH-compatible cases. One owner highlights the strong and long-lasting lume on the hands. However, some owners find the bezel too busy or chunky, and there is a desire for larger sizing options. The use of acrylic crystals on watches priced around $600 is criticized as not premium. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners questioning theirs while others find it great for the money. Overall, owners rate the NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34) highly for its value and functional GMT hand, despite some aesthetic criticisms.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
NIMA GMT (NH34)39mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
NIMA GMT (NH34)40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
NIMA GMT (NH34)200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
NIMA GMT (NH34)$636

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (Black PVD)

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Anthracite Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$636
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