Which is cheaper, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

At MSRP the Lorier Hydra SIII is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $2,000 for the Longines DOLCEVITA — a $1,301 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Longines DOLCEVITA wears larger at 43.8mm versus 39mm for the Lorier Hydra SIII — a 4.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Lorier Hydra SIII is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Longines DOLCEVITA.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Longines DOLCEVITA carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Lorier Hydra SIII.

Side by side

Lorier Hydra SIIIvsLongines DOLCEVITA

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

Lorier Hydra SIII

hydra-siii

MSRP $699

Longines DOLCEVITA

L5.757.4.71.9

MSRP $2,000

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hydra SIII39mm

DOLCEVITA43.8mm

Power Reserve

Hydra SIII40h

DOLCEVITA45h

Water Resistance

Hydra SIII200m

DOLCEVITA30m

MSRP

Hydra SIII$699

DOLCEVITA$2,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Blue

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Roman numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

—

L592.5

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$2,000

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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 Longines DOLCEVITA for its elegant dial, beautiful case shape, and value, with some finding its aesthetic superior to other luxury brands. One owner notes the presentation box is high quality. However, multiple owners flag the crown as comically bad and difficult to wind or set. This quartz fashion watch offers a dynamic dial and good wrist presence at $1,600, featuring interchangeable straps. Overall, owners rate the Longines DOLCEVITA highly for its classy appearance and value, with the elegant dial being a key draw.

From video reviewers

The Longines DOLCEVITA's automatic movement is praised for its accuracy and smooth operation. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is comfortable, making it suitable for everyday wear. A drawback is the watch's lume could be brighter, which might be a problem for those who plan to wear it in low-light conditions.

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