Which is cheaper, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the RZE Urbanist?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $699 for the Lorier Hydra SIII — a $400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the RZE Urbanist?

The Lorier Hydra SIII wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the RZE Urbanist?

The Lorier Hydra SIII is rated to 200m versus 100m for the RZE Urbanist.

What movement does the Lorier Hydra SIII run compared to the RZE Urbanist?

The Lorier Hydra SIII runs a automatic caliber, while the RZE Urbanist runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Lorier Hydra SIIIvsRZE Urbanist

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

Lorier Hydra SIII

hydra-siii

MSRP $699

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hydra SIII39mm

Urbanist36mm

Power Reserve

Hydra SIII40h

Urbanist40h

Water Resistance

Hydra SIII200m

Urbanist100m

MSRP

Hydra SIII$699

Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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