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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsPagani Design PD-1649

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
PD-1649
Pagani DesignPD-1649
MSRP $120

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
PD-164944mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
PD-164942h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
PD-1649100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
PD-1649$120

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$120

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1649

The Pagani Design PD-1649 is praised for its attractive appearance, though some owners note a large case and crown. The 60-click bezel is flagged for significant back play, and the lume is considered poor. Owners report the stock leather strap can be tight at the lugs, and one owner upgraded the mineral crystal for better anti-reflective coating, while also questioning the 3 o'clock date window placement. On balance, owners appreciate the aesthetic of the Pagani Design PD-1649, with a common point of contention being the bezel back play and crystal quality.

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