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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Blue
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L844.4
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$3,550

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Zulu Time for its excellent fit and finish, visual appeal, and value, with many preferring its thinner titanium case and color-matched date wheel. Reviewers highlight its legibility and comfortable 39mm wearability, while some owners note the bracelet could be weightier and lacks tool-less micro-adjustment. Accuracy figures range from +5 seconds per day to unspecified, and one owner reported condensation risk in hot tubs. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its blend of tool-watch utility and segment-leading finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 18k gold capped bezel insert is a notable feature, adding a touch of luxury to the watch. However, the watch's lume is not as bright as some reviewers would like, which is a drawback for those who prioritize good illumination. Reviewers disagree on the watch's functionality, with some considering it a compelling option and others feeling it doesn't quite live up to its design.

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