Lorier Hydra SIIIvsYema Skin Diver CMM.20

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Lorier Hydra SIII at true scale

Hydra SIII

Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 at true scale

Skin Diver CMM.20

Diameter

39mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

n/a

11.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$699

lowest

$2,372

Movement

Automatic

Yema CMM.20

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
n/a
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Yema CMM.20

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$2,372
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Reviews

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

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners praise the Lorier Hydra SIII as an excellent daily and travel watch, appreciating its vintage-inspired aesthetics and GADA capabilities. Reviewers note its smooth bezel action and well-executed crown, with one owner finding the winding action buttery. Accuracy figures from owners and reviewers range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal's distortion may not appeal to all, and some find the finishing a tad rough around the edges, though it is considered good for the price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its value and travel-ready feature set.

From video reviewers

The watch is praised for its vintage-inspired design and competitive pricing. Reviewers noted the attractive dial and hands. No shared weakness was identified.

Yema Skin Diver CMM.20

The Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 is lauded for its vintage aesthetic, 39.5mm case size, and well-proportioned handset with sharp indices. Owners praise its textured cream dial, French tool watch elegance, and the smooth winding feel of the in-house CMM.20 micro-rotor movement. The fully brushed bracelet with toolless micro-adjust clasp is considered Yema's best yet. Accuracy readings range from -3/+7 seconds per day to approximately 0 to -10 seconds per day. Some reviewers noted questionable finishing on a prototype's hour hand and a rattly, stamped clasp. The watch's pricing has been questioned by some due to brand QC reputation, and its extended lug-to-lug may challenge smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 for its vintage styling and improved bracelet design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The sapphire bezel insert and in-house CMM.20 movement are noted strengths. Reviewers questioned the value proposition compared to other Yema models.

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