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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsSeiko Prospex Rotocall

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Prospex Rotocall
SeikoProspex Rotocall
MSRP $550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Prospex Rotocall37mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Prospex Rotocall40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Prospex Rotocall100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Prospex Rotocall$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
A824
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$550

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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.

Seiko Prospex Rotocall

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Rotocall for its charismatic retro design and comfortable 37mm size, with many appreciating its space-faring heritage. However, multiple sources criticize its price point, suggesting it is too high for an all-digital quartz watch with features like a stamped clasp, mineral crystal, and standard quartz movement. Some owners also note drawbacks such as a flimsy battery mount and split pin bracelet construction. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex Rotocall visually appealing and a faithful re-release, but its value proposition is frequently questioned due to its price.

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