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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsPraesidus Vince Speranza A-11

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

Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Vince Speranza A-11
PraesidusVince Speranza A-11
MSRP $359

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Vince Speranza A-1142mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Vince Speranza A-1140h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Vince Speranza A-11100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Vince Speranza A-11$359

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
NH35

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$359

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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.

Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11 for its vintage aesthetic, readable dial, and distinctive top-hat crystal. However, community members report mixed accuracy, with one owner experiencing a gain of 24 seconds per day and another noting the lume on the hands is disappointing. One owner experienced a broken crystal after a drop, though it was replaced by the brand. On balance, owners appreciate the Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11 for its vintage charm and unique crystal, despite some reservations about lume and timekeeping consistency.

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