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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsSchofield Obscura

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Obscura44mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Obscura57h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Obscura200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Dark Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Unitas 6498-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
57h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$12,139

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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.

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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