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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsVaer Korean Field Solar

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
Korean Field Solar
VaerKorean Field Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
Korean Field Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
Korean Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
Korean Field Solar100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
Korean Field Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
USA 36mm

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Korean Field Solar

The Vaer Korean Field Solar is praised for its practical solar quartz movement, legible dial, and 36mm proportions. Reviewers note its utilitarian design inspired by 1950s A-17 timepieces and USA assembly for under $200. Accuracy is rated at -10/+20 seconds per month. One owner found the lume lacking and short-lived, while another reported issues with lug hole placement and flaking lume on a sibling model. A different owner in the line found the hour hand too long and the screw-down crown operation could be smoother. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Vaer Korean Field Solar for its accessible price point and practical solar quartz movement.

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