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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
TIGER EYE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$520

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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.

Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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