Which is cheaper, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

At MSRP the Lorier Hydra SIII is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $3,900 for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a $3,201 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The LONGINES TUXEDO wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Lorier Hydra SIII — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Lorier Hydra SIII is rated to 200m versus 30m for the LONGINES TUXEDO.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The LONGINES TUXEDO carries a 54-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Lorier Hydra SIII.

Side by side

Lorier Hydra SIIIvsLongines LONGINES TUXEDO

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

Lorier Hydra SIII

hydra-siii

MSRP $699

Longines LONGINES TUXEDO

L2.830.4.93.0

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hydra SIII39mm

LONGINES TUXEDO40mm

Power Reserve

Hydra SIII40h

LONGINES TUXEDO54h

Water Resistance

Hydra SIII200m

LONGINES TUXEDO30m

MSRP

Hydra SIII$699

LONGINES TUXEDO$3,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Ivory

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

L895.5

Power Reserve

40h

54h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$3,900

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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 and reviewers widely praise the LONGINES TUXEDO for its elegant vintage-inspired design, featuring an Art Deco dial with Arabic numerals and a versatile 38.5mm polished case. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to shorter, curved lugs, and its Calibre L893 automatic movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some reviewers point to the 30-meter water resistance and the plain black leather strap as minor drawbacks, while others note a preference for more brushed case finishing. Overall, the consensus is that the LONGINES TUXEDO is a handsome, accessible retro-styled watch offering excellent value and dial execution.

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