Which is cheaper, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Lorier Hydra SIII is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $2,350 for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a $1,651 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lorier Hydra SIII or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Lorier Hydra SIII wears larger at 39mm versus 29mm for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a 10mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Lorier Hydra SIII.

Side by side

Lorier Hydra SIIIvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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

Lorier Hydra SIII

hydra-siii

MSRP $699

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

L2.257.4.78.3

MSRP $2,350

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hydra SIII39mm

MASTER COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

Hydra SIII40h

MASTER COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

Hydra SIII200m

MASTER COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Hydra SIII$699

MASTER COLLECTION$2,350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Blue

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

—

L592.5

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$2,350

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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.

Hodinkee

Fratello

WatchUSeek

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent finishing and value, with specific mentions of beautiful dials featuring engraved Breguet numerals and blued hands. The movement offers a 72-hour power reserve, and the classical design is noted as versatile. Some owners report the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment options for a precise fit, and one owner experienced a broken moon phase setting mechanism requiring service. The Master Collection Annual Calendar has 30m water resistance, considered light by one reviewer. Overall, the consensus is that owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its exceptional value and refined finishing.

From video reviewers

The watch has a strong wrist presence and comfort. The movement accuracy is also a notable feature, delivering luxury value at its price point.

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