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

At MSRP the Lorier Hydra SIII is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $2,400 for the Longines CONQUEST — a $1,701 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Lorier Hydra SIII wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Longines CONQUEST — a 1mm difference across the dial.

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

The Lorier Hydra SIII is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Longines CONQUEST.

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

The Longines CONQUEST carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Lorier Hydra SIII.

Side by side

Lorier Hydra SIIIvsLongines CONQUEST

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

Lorier Hydra SIII

hydra-siii

MSRP $699

Longines CONQUEST

L3.720.4.02.6

MSRP $2,400

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hydra SIII39mm

CONQUEST38mm

Power Reserve

Hydra SIII40h

CONQUEST72h

Water Resistance

Hydra SIII200m

CONQUEST100m

MSRP

Hydra SIII$699

CONQUEST$2,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Blue

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

—

L888.5

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$2,400

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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 Conquest for its excellent finishing, versatile design, and strong value, with many finding it a comfortable and high-quality everyday watch. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet as a significant drawback impacting fit, and some note the lume could be stronger. One owner found the Longines Conquest underwhelming in person, while others compare its quality favorably to more expensive brands. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Conquest highly for its impressive finishing and overall value proposition, despite the bracelet fit issues.

From video reviewers

The Longines Conquest 38mm case size is praised for its balanced, versatile fit. The rubber strap's rattle is noted as a drawback. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition relative to its price point.

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