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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsLongines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
MSRP $3,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED42mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED72h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED300m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED$3,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$3,200

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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 LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its retro design and versatility, with some noting it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest and its crystal height contributes to a perceived thinness. However, the 50mm lug-to-lug length is a point of contention, with some finding it a drawback while others report it fits flush on larger wrists and curves well on smaller ones. The clasp is reported to scratch easily, and some owners note dust can collect on the dial, while the lume is considered not strong and the bracelet lacks end links. Overall, owners value the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its appealing vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability, despite some practical concerns regarding the clasp and dial.

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