Lorier Hydra SIIIvsSugess Seestern S407-600T

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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

Sugess Seestern S407-600T at true scale

Seestern S407-600T

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$699

$200

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Movement

Automatic

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
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Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$200
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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.

Sugess Seestern S407-600T

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S407-600T for its impeccable finishing at its price point, with one owner calling it stunning and another finding it rock-solid after four months of wear, representing great value as a well-built sporty option. One owner is very impressed with the ST19 movement, though they note the included bracelet isn't great and prefer it on nato or leather. Another owner prefers the branded rehaut and signed clasp of a different watch over the Seestern's sterile design. The price on AliExpress is significantly lower than on other sites, leading to concerns about authenticity. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S407-600T highly for its impressive finishing and value, with the ST19 movement being a notable positive despite some reservations about the stock bracelet.