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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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