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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,450

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC45h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
30mm
Thickness
8.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
36.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Brown
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L592.5
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$2,450

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its vintage-inspired design, impressive finishing, and value, with many appreciating its classic aesthetic and sharp rendition of a traditional look. The 38.5mm size is frequently cited as a positive for those seeking a more traditional fit, and the "rice grain" bracelet and color are noted as versatile. Some owners find the watch lacks personality compared to other options, and one reviewer points out its 12.4mm thickness can prevent it from easily slipping under a cuff. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its well-executed classic design and strong value proposition.

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