Lorier Hydra SIIIvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic
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Measurements
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Hydra SIII
Fleuss 40 Automatic
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Thickness
n/a
11mm
Water Resistance
200m
highest
150m
MSRP
$699
$450
lowest
Movement
Automatic
Seiko NH35
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners praise the Lorier Hydra SIII as an excellent daily and travel watch, appreciating its vintage-inspired aesthetics and GADA capabilities. Reviewers note its smooth bezel action and well-executed crown, with one owner finding the winding action buttery. Accuracy figures from owners and reviewers range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal's distortion may not appeal to all, and some find the finishing a tad rough around the edges, though it is considered good for the price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its value and travel-ready feature set.
The watch is praised for its vintage-inspired design and competitive pricing. Reviewers noted the attractive dial and hands. No shared weakness was identified.
The Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic is noted as a good size for smaller wrists, with one owner finding it comfortable on a 6.25-inch wrist. However, the lume is considered too diffuse for easy nighttime reading of the hands. The pilot-style crown is an unusual design choice for a dive watch. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic to be a well-sized and comfortable watch with a unique crown design.
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