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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsGrand Seiko SBGA481

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
SBGA48144.5mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
SBGA48172h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
SBGA481200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
SBGA481$11,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
44.5mm
Thickness
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$11,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

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