Lorier Hydra SIIIvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Lorier Hydra SIII at true scale

Hydra SIII

Spinnaker Spence 300 at true scale

Spence 300

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

n/a

11.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$699

$650

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Aquamarine

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$650
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Lorier Hydra SIII

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.

From video reviewers

The watch is praised for its vintage-inspired design and competitive pricing. Reviewers noted the attractive dial and hands. No shared weakness was identified.

Spinnaker Spence 300

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Spence 300 for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and versatile wear. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its value, with some seeing it as a budget alternative to more expensive dive watches. The watch features a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and 300m water resistance. However, some community members find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, and a few suggest other brands offer better value at similar price points. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Spence 300 highly for its impressive case dimensions and overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's thin 10.9mm profile for a 300m diver is a key strength. No shared weakness was identified.