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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsGrand Seiko SBGE277

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
SBGE27744mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
SBGE27772h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
SBGE277200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
SBGE277$6,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R66
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$6,800

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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 SBGE277

Owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, with one owner noting their wrist size can accommodate it. The watch was purchased in Japan for $4950 USD, benefiting from a 35-year low yen. One owner expresses significant concern over reported negative experiences with the brand's New Jersey service center, fearing long wait times and subpar treatment. On balance, owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, though service center experiences are a notable concern for some.

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