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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsSpinnaker Croft

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Croft40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Croft150m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Elemental

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$219

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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.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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