Which is cheaper, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the Tissot Ballade?

At MSRP the Lorier Hydra SIII is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $1,100 for the Tissot Ballade — a $401 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the Tissot Ballade?

The Lorier Hydra SIII is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Tissot Ballade.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the Tissot Ballade?

The Tissot Ballade carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Lorier Hydra SIII.

Side by side

Lorier Hydra SIIIvsTissot Ballade

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

Lorier Hydra SIII

hydra-siii

MSRP $699

Tissot Ballade

t1564081103300

MSRP $1,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hydra SIII39mm

Ballade39mm

Power Reserve

Hydra SIII40h

Ballade80h

Water Resistance

Hydra SIII200m

Ballade100m

MSRP

Hydra SIII$699

Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

Silver

Indices

Applied

Roman

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Powermatic 80

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$1,100

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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 Tissot Ballade for its excellent value, immaculate quality for the price, and attractive design, with many highlighting the mesmerizing dial and hobnail or fluted bezel. Reviewers and owners alike commend its comfortable 39mm proportions and slim case, noting the COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement as a significant strength. Some owners find the included strap and clasp to be areas for potential improvement, and one owner noted disappointment with a quartz movement in a specific model. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot Ballade a strong value proposition, excelling in design and movement certification at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Tissot Ballade's unique, intricately cut ribbed bezel design adds depth and character to the case. The watch's stunning finishing is a notable strength, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. A drawback is the somewhat lacking lume brightness, which may be a concern for those who plan to wear it in low-light conditions.

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