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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsStraton Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
StratonStraton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
MSRP $599

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch42mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch$599

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
15.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Valjoux ETA7750
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$599

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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.

Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

Owners widely praise the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch for its great retro feel, TV-shaped case, and fun color combinations. The automatic version is reported to be accurate at approximately +2 seconds per day. The meca-quartz model starts at $320, while the automatic is around $800 with a bracelet, both featuring a 40.8mm lug-to-lug measurement for wearability. Owners consider the quartz version reasonably priced, with its value linked to its mechanical movement. Overall, owners rate the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch highly for its retro aesthetic and wearability at its price point.

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