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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsOrient Stretto Date Solar

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Stretto Date Solar
OrientStretto Date Solar
MSRP $285

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Stretto Date Solar32.1mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Stretto Date Solar40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Stretto Date Solar30m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Stretto Date Solar$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
32.1mm
Thickness
7.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
VS224
Type
Automatic
Solar
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$285

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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.

Orient Stretto Date Solar

Owners praise the Orient Stretto Date Solar for its sharp, clean, and classy look, with some highlighting its refined dial color and simple, light design as fitting well in business-casual settings or with suits. One owner appreciates its affordable price point around $160 and its mechanical nature. However, some find the design generic, and the bracelet clasp offers limited micro-adjustment. One owner described the Orient Stretto Date Solar as appearing like a children's watch and noted its strap makes noise. Overall, owners rate the Orient Stretto Date Solar positively for its attractive aesthetic and value, with the refined dial and clean design being key strengths.

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