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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$799

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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