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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsTissot Chrono XL Vintage

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Chrono XL Vintage
TissotChrono XL Vintage
MSRP $450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Chrono XL Vintage40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Chrono XL Vintage100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Chrono XL Vintage$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
45mm
Thickness
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$450

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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.

Tissot Chrono XL Vintage

The Tissot Chrono XL Vintage is widely appreciated for its retro pilot aesthetic, featuring altimeter-style numerals and a black, white, and bronze dial within a black steel case. Owners consistently praise its excellent lume for the price point. While the 45mm size is noted as substantial, some find it fits surprisingly well even under shirt cuffs, though it is generally considered more of a casual, t-shirt watch. On balance, owners value the Tissot Chrono XL Vintage for its distinctive vintage pilot design and strong lume at its price.

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