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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsLinde Werdelin Oktopus III Black

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Oktopus III Black
Linde WerdelinOktopus III Black
MSRP $20,953

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Oktopus III Black45mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Oktopus III Black60h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Oktopus III Black300m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Oktopus III Black$20,953

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
45mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
LW09
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$20,953

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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.

Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III is noted for its original, artistic design and high-quality case finishing. Reviewers describe it as a fun, attention-grabbing watch with a tough appearance, comfortable on the wrist despite its 44mm x 46mm size. It features a LW customized Dubois Dépraz caliber 14580 automatic movement and is water resistant to 300 meters. One reviewer flags that a big date complication's legibility is hampered by cut-out numerals. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its striking aesthetic and robust build.

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