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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsPhoibos Argo

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Argo200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$345

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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.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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