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Lorier Hydra SIIIvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hydra SIII39mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
Hydra SIII40h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
Hydra SIII200m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Hydra SIII$699
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Anthracite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
L844.4

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$5,200

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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 superb finishing, smooth crown action, and mesmerizing ceramic bezel, with many noting its premium pilot/sporty design and unique dial details. The movement is consistently lauded for its extreme accuracy, running at 0 to +1 second per day, and the watch is considered to offer remarkable value that punches above its price point. However, the bracelet is criticized by multiple sources for its push-pin adjustment and limited micro-adjustment holes, and the 42mm case size with a 49.3mm lug-to-lug is noted as potentially large for smaller wrists, though some users express a preference for the 39mm size. One owner reported their movement failed within the first year and found setting the date a "nightmare," while another owner notes minor criticisms like the date window being slightly off-center. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its impressive finishing and accuracy at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a significant strength, addressing previous concerns about thickness. The value proposition within the GMT market is also a shared positive point. No consensus on weaknesses was reached.

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