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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsFears Onyx (collective Horology)

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Onyx (collective Horology)
FearsOnyx (collective Horology)
MSRP $2,833

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Onyx (collective Horology)39.5mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Onyx (collective Horology)40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Onyx (collective Horology)15m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Onyx (collective Horology)$2,833

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.95mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
15m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Onyx (Collective Horology)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$2,833

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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.

Fears Onyx (collective Horology)

Owners widely praise the Fears Onyx (collective Horology) for its exquisite glossy black onyx dial, which displays microscopic striations under magnification. Reviewers note its thin case, under 10.5mm, and a balanced sporty-dressy aesthetic. Water resistance is rated at 150m by one source and 100m by another, and the bracelet features on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Some owners find the 39.5mm diameter slightly large for the style, and one source suggests it doesn't represent top value, though it remains competitive. Overall, owners rate the Fears Onyx highly for its unique stone dial and wearability.

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