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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Orion 38 gray38mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Orion 38 gray50m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Orion 38 gray$3,040

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Grey
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$3,040

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray for its minimalist Bauhaus design, legible dial with applied golden indices and blued steel hands, and harmonious proportions. Reviewers and owners alike note its comfortable and versatile wearability, with some finding it suitable for both formal and casual occasions. However, some enthusiasts find the Orion 38 gray wears larger than expected due to its all-dial design, while others consider its style polarizing and potentially less versatile for everyday wear. One owner notes the watch is considered delicate for daily wear despite its 5 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray highly for its elegant, minimalist design and comfortable wearability.

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