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

At MSRP the Lorier Hydra SIII is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $2,650 for the Longines EVIDENZA — a $1,951 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Lorier Hydra SIII wears larger at 39mm versus 38.75mm for the Longines EVIDENZA — a 0.3mm difference across the dial.

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

The Lorier Hydra SIII is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Longines EVIDENZA.

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

The Longines EVIDENZA carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Lorier Hydra SIII.

Side by side

Lorier Hydra SIIIvsLongines EVIDENZA

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

Lorier Hydra SIII

hydra-siii

MSRP $699

Longines EVIDENZA

L2.642.4.73.6

MSRP $2,650

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hydra SIII39mm

EVIDENZA38.75mm

Power Reserve

Hydra SIII40h

EVIDENZA50h

Water Resistance

Hydra SIII200m

EVIDENZA30m

MSRP

Hydra SIII$699

EVIDENZA$2,650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Blue

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

—

L615.3

Power Reserve

40h

50h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, small second at 6 o'clock and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$2,650

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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 EVIDENZA for its unique tonneau shape, elegant and classy aesthetic, and standout dial texture, with one owner highlighting its suitability for a classic look over 16 years. Reviewers and owners alike commend its blued hands and guilloche dial for evoking panache, though some note the cut-off '6' numeral as a flaw. One owner found the date window useful and well-placed, while another suggested its absence would improve the design. Overall, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its distinctive design and elegant finishing.

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