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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsTimefactors Trans-Global

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Trans-Global
TimefactorsTrans-Global
MSRP $490
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 Trans-Global

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Trans-Global for its stunning aventurine dial and comfortable beads-of-rice bracelet, with one owner finding it superior to premium brands. The 38mm fully polished case and vintage aesthetic are also highlighted as strengths, contributing to good value at £370. Some owners note the Miyota 9039 movement's accuracy varies, with one reporting +12 seconds per day, while others suggest a "ghost movement" of hands during setting is normal. There is a desire among some for a smaller, more period-correct 34-36mm case size. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors Trans-Global highly for its striking dial and comfortable bracelet at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Trans-Global38mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Trans-Global
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Trans-Global100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Trans-Global$490

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.75mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Aventurine

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$490
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