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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsSeiko Captain Willard

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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.

From video reviewers

The watch is praised for its vintage-inspired design and competitive pricing. Reviewers noted the attractive dial and hands. No shared weakness was identified.

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation is praised for its impressive finishing and value, with reviewers noting its well-designed dial and excellent LumiBrite lume. The watch features a textured grey or dark brown dial, silver hands and indexes with beige or cream lume, and a matte grey or dark bezel insert. It houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers question if its performance specs align with its price point. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation highly for its finishing and value over $1,000.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Captain Willard42.7mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII
Captain Willard70h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Captain Willard200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
42.7mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$1,300
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