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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsGrand Seiko SBGV239

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
SBGV23940mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
SBGV23940h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
SBGV239100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
SBGV239$3,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F82
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$3,100

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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 SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

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