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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsSeiko Ice Diver

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Ice Diver
SeikoIce Diver
MSRP $900

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Ice Diver45mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Ice Diver70h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Ice Diver200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Ice Diver$900

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
45mm
Thickness
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Ice Diver

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its robust build, classic dive watch design, and excellent value, with many highlighting its strong lume and comfortable wearability. Reviewers consistently flag its superior bezel action and overall finishing as standout features for its price point. Some owners find the 43mm case size substantial, with one noting it felt big, thick, and heavy on a 6.5-inch wrist, though others consider it a perfect size. The movement's power reserve is noted as less than newer variants by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and robust build at an accessible price.

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