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 $900 for the Longines CONQUEST — a $201 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Longines CONQUEST wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Lorier Hydra SIII — a 2mm difference across the dial.

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

The Longines CONQUEST is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Lorier Hydra SIII.

What movement does the Lorier Hydra SIII run compared to the Longines CONQUEST?

The Lorier Hydra SIII runs a automatic caliber, while the Longines CONQUEST runs a quartz (L157.3).

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

L3.759.4.96.6

MSRP $900

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hydra SIII39mm

CONQUEST41mm

Power Reserve

Hydra SIII40h

CONQUEST40h

Water Resistance

Hydra SIII200m

CONQUEST300m

MSRP

Hydra SIII$699

CONQUEST$900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

39mm

41mm

Thickness

—

11.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

51mm

Lug Width

20mm

21mm

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Water Resistance

200m

300m

Caseback

Solid

Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Indices

Applied

Applied Arabic numerals and indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

—

L157.3

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$900

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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, comfortable wearability, and strong value, with many highlighting its versatility and smooth hand-winding action. Specific points of praise include the clean design, 30 ATM water resistance, and curved lugs contributing to comfort. However, reviewers and owners consistently note the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment and the lume is considered poor by multiple sources. Some find the design too simple, and one owner felt the watch was underwhelming in person. On balance, owners rate the Longines CONQUEST highly for its exceptional finishing and value at its price point.

From video reviewers

The sunburst dial is a frequently praised aesthetic feature. Reviewers noted the quartz movement as a potential drawback for enthusiasts seeking automatic options.

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