Which is cheaper, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the Vaer Tactical Field?

At MSRP the Vaer Tactical Field is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $699 for the Lorier Hydra SIII — a $500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Lorier Hydra SIII wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Tactical Field — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Lorier Hydra SIII is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vaer Tactical Field.

What movement does the Lorier Hydra SIII run compared to the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Lorier Hydra SIII runs a automatic caliber, while the Vaer Tactical Field runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Lorier Hydra SIIIvsVaer Tactical Field

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

Lorier Hydra SIII

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MSRP $699

Vaer Tactical Field

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MSRP $199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hydra SIII39mm

Tactical Field36mm

Power Reserve

Hydra SIII40h

Tactical Field40h

Water Resistance

Hydra SIII200m

Tactical Field100m

MSRP

Hydra SIII$699

Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

36mm

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$199

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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