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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsTimefactors PRS-30

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
PRS-30
TimefactorsPRS-30
MSRP $1,013
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.

Timefactors PRS-30

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS for its excellent value and solid construction, with many appreciating its aesthetic details like cream dials and blued hands. Some owners note the well-built but stiff 5-link bracelet on certain models, and one owner reported noticeable rotor wobble from a Miyota movement. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS highly for its robust build and attractive design at a fraction of the price of competitors.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
PRS-3042mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
PRS-30
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
PRS-30100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
PRS-30$1,013

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Dark Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$1,013
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