I cannot explain it… but this Diver is my favorite in my collection! I like it even more than my Omega! The best bang for the buck option I’ve ever seen. ❤
Absolutely love Longines. This watch punches waaaaay above its weight, as does Longines in general. For the money, in my opinion, the Longines Hydroconquest is by far the best diver at it’s price range, hands down. Absolutely LOVE IT. I’d probably go black or blue, but the model itself is phenomenal.
I had done a bunch of research on a luxury dive watch I would be buying for my milestone anniversary, looking at the Omega Seamaster, Rolex Sub and Tudor Black bay as some of my favorites. Not wanting to wait to have a great watch to start my collection, I ended up with the Longines Hydro Conquest as my first entry into the Luxury watch market. My experience so far is positive. Fit and finish is done very well for the price, good power reserve, similar appearance to many higher end watches. With the anti reflective coating, dial, bezel. I haven’t see a watch, so far, that compares in value.
Initially, I didn't care for the oversized crown and crown-guard, preferring something more subdued like the Oris Aquis. This made the watch seem unbalanced to me. Later, I was told Longines did this intentionally as a design element. If you tilt the watch on its side, with the 9 o'clock up, the crown and crown-guard have a resemblance to the company's Wing and Hourglass Logo. After learning this I fell in love with the quirkiness of the design.
@@dsdf_fdp1858 I wore it with the green strap for 2 months and never got comfortable with the feel. I switched to the bracelet and haven't looked back! I've had a number of people ask what model Rolex it is...not until they're up on it do they see what it really is and they are shocked! I wear it 3-4 days a week... I switch it out with my Panerai Luminor Marina (PAM1312) on the regular. I typically wear my watch first thing in the morning and take it off before I go to bed at night and the bracelet is very comfortable through the course of the day. Given my experience, I would ditch the strap....but that's just me. Remember, with the strap, once you cut off too much, you're fucked. 😁😁
To be fair, I thought the green rubber strap was just going to look much better with the green in the dial. However, after wearing the bracelet for as long as I have, I think it actually looks better contrasting with the stainless. Then of course there is the whole comfort factor that we've already mentioned.
Nice vid as always , thanks for sharing. I got myself a hydroconquest 39mm in grey with the rubber strap in November 2023. lovely watch and a good size for me, usually wearing DJ in 36mm. Only thing that is not good in my opinion is the crown. As you see in the video, it has a sort of cap at the top, behind the fluted part. I guess it is meant to improve the way to pull out the crown with your fingernails. But when you screw the crown back in to tighten it, this plate in combination with the large crown protectors on the housing of the watch, make you miss a tight grip on the fluted part of the crown and you have almost no sensual response if the crown is tightened or not. This always makes me feel a bit uncomfortable not to be 100% sure if the watch is waterproof or not. Great watch though. 👍
I've recently turned 30 and been looking forward to a nice watch to celebrate and for something to potentially pass on to kids. This one is definitely of interest. Also I've noticed the crown and guards look very similar to the winged hourglass logo
It's one of my favorite watches. But actually within the Swatch Group up the upper class range the Tissot Seastar is unbeatable by value for money. Longines and Mido are great though, but for the half price the Seastar even with Silicon-Spring it is hard to pass.
Absolutely agree! Im rocking the Seastar 2000 and it's an amazing piece 600m with 80 hours reserve release valve on Steele bracelet exhibition back for $1300 Canadian not even close for me!
Hydroconquest is better quality, looks better (personal preference), and the movement is very accurate and designed to be serviced unlike the powermatic 80 in the tissot. Both cool watches but the hydroconquest is on a higher level.
I picked up a Mido Ocean Star for about $450 on ebay a few years ago and managed to find the rubber strap with clasp online as well, and I can’t seem to ever wear anything else.
I got the grey version a few months ago. I was lucky and made a great deal for 1.200€. I wanted a more wearable dive watch next to my breitling superocean. I always loved longines and the hydroconquest does it all. It’s super accurate and has a dressy kind of look for a sports watch. the dial catches the sunlight perfectly and the finish is wonderful. the watch is really fun to wear and I couldn’t be happier…
I have a two tone hydro and I love it! Only problem is that the lume is terrible. I could be out and about in the sun all day and then come night time you can barely see anything. Lume only really works well when you are out in the direct sun then go to a dark spot still during the day.
That's true, I got one too and sold it. It's a pity as all the other specs are dive standard. I sold mine as it was useless as a backup to my dive computer. But if you don't use a dive watch for diving, maybe it's ok. Definitely a Seiko is better if you dive.
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After a year with this one, the lume has improved. I have no idea why, though. Maybe a layer of some material that decays first?
Longines has been killing it with their Master and Heritage collections for a while now. Check out the Heritage A7 1935 with either the white or black dials which are very different as well as the Master collection moonphase which is the most complicated watch for it's price range. I've added several Longines pieces to my collection in the last year. Coincidentally I've ordered this Hydroconquest earlier this week and hope to have it in the next few days. For the quality, history, and price you won't regret adding a few to your collection.
Very nice. I did get one but as I do use my dive watches as backups when diving, I did sell it quite quickly as the lume seriously lets this watch down. It's disappointing as it has the specs for a dive watch but the lume is very short lived. I think there was just not enough layers applied.
I love this watch i have the old model in 39mm every thing is nice about it just one thing they have to work on the bracelet, it doesn’t tapper and the clasp is a bit bulky,it just need to refined it a bit
Hey Teddy! Can you PLEASE do a review on the new Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto 43mm with the ceramic bezel. Thank you for creating these watch reviews, there are an absolutely pleasure to watch.
Im still undecided, I love the hydroconquest but the conquest 39 amazes me for the design and the price. Don't know If I will buy the hydro or the conquest
This is one of the best watches I ever purchased. Wears very similiar to old Seamaster sword hands, and that means something :) It is also highly legible, strap is great. I gave it to my step son. He wears it daily, watch is doing great and looks super cool even on his small wrist.
I just got the 39mm blue quartz Hydroconquest for $740 OTD. I liked that it was almost 2mm thinner and a lot less money. Just ordered a 19mm blue rubber strap.
Fantastic value watches that offer way more than the ubiquitous micro-brands. The only issue with the early models was the bracelet, which was impossible to get comfortable.
Lots of versions of the l888. I wish they stated which one is in the hydroconquests. It would be great in a black 43mm with the chronometer movement and silicon balance spring. (l888.5)
Got my blue dial hydroconquest back in 2015/2016. Any differences from then? I dont think mine has ceramic inserts? Also i remember buying it for less than a grand then
How to adjust this rubber trap? Although I have a small wrist but l like the 43mm than 41mm. But i am affraid this rubber trap does not work for my small wrist. Can you have another video how to adjust this rubber trap please. Thanks
teddy can you tell me de difference between de conquest and de hydroconquest? they have same caliber L888 and both are 300 mts, why the difference of money? thanks and congratulations
You say this has a movement based on the a31.l11 but I thought it was only some of the dearer hydro conquest models that used the l888.5 which is based on this movement with silicon spring? I thought the base models were based on the a31.l02 or some maybe on the a31.l01. Longines doesn’t exactly publish this clearly on their website.
While this is a good watch, the full ceramic version from Longines is miles ahead of this version, and also has a better clasp with built in on the fly micro adjustment
Yeah its huge but it curves down hard so itll wrap around the wrist nicely. I have a 6-6.25 inch flat wrist and it wears so nice. Longines is known for long lug sizes
So i called some Longines retailers here in Seattle,( Macy & BenBridge) and inquired about them and they spoke to me like i was asking about Patek or AP!!! LONGINES would be ashamed..
Umm yea that's soo bad I really liked this watch and thought this gonna be my 2nd watch but seems I have to find an other, can't understand why they made that strap like that... 😏
I cannot explain it… but this Diver is my favorite in my collection! I like it even more than my Omega! The best bang for the buck option I’ve ever seen. ❤
I have it too, and like you, I prefer it to my Omega SMP. Not as much as my Tudor BB GMT, but close, very close!
Yes you are correct . I would buy this over an Omega. Wear it and Enjoy it.
Why?? The Omega SMP is in my opinión better built and with better looks, specially the white dial
it's good to see Longines getting lots of love lately. They deserve it or sure
Wow, the photography in this video is just unreal, the watch is just flawless, love it!!!! Nice work Teddy!!
Absolutely love Longines. This watch punches waaaaay above its weight, as does Longines in general. For the money, in my opinion, the Longines Hydroconquest is by far the best diver at it’s price range, hands down. Absolutely LOVE IT. I’d probably go black or blue, but the model itself is phenomenal.
I had done a bunch of research on a luxury dive watch I would be buying for my milestone anniversary, looking at the Omega Seamaster, Rolex Sub and Tudor Black bay as some of my favorites.
Not wanting to wait to have a great watch to start my collection, I ended up with the Longines Hydro Conquest as my first entry into the Luxury watch market. My experience so far is positive. Fit and finish is done very well for the price, good power reserve, similar appearance to many higher end watches. With the anti reflective coating, dial, bezel. I haven’t see a watch, so far, that compares in value.
Really enjoying the hydraconquest!!! Teddy is there a chance of a video comparing this watch with an Oris aquis 200??
These are great watches. I have the grey on bracelet. Hugely under rated watch and brand. Great to see it getting the promotion it deserves 👏
Initially, I didn't care for the oversized crown and crown-guard, preferring something more subdued like the Oris Aquis. This made the watch seem unbalanced to me. Later, I was told Longines did this intentionally as a design element. If you tilt the watch on its side, with the 9 o'clock up, the crown and crown-guard have a resemblance to the company's Wing and Hourglass Logo. After learning this I fell in love with the quirkiness of the design.
Love the sky blue version of this which looks stunning on a bracelet.
Got the 41mm khaki green in bracelet. Love it as a daily watch.
Beautiful, elegant & classy from an excellent brand & incredible value.
I have the 43mm version...LOVE IT. Bought it with the bracelet and then ordered the green strap as shown in this video! Both look great!!
@@dsdf_fdp1858 I wore it with the green strap for 2 months and never got comfortable with the feel. I switched to the bracelet and haven't looked back! I've had a number of people ask what model Rolex it is...not until they're up on it do they see what it really is and they are shocked! I wear it 3-4 days a week... I switch it out with my Panerai Luminor Marina (PAM1312) on the regular. I typically wear my watch first thing in the morning and take it off before I go to bed at night and the bracelet is very comfortable through the course of the day.
Given my experience, I would ditch the strap....but that's just me. Remember, with the strap, once you cut off too much, you're fucked. 😁😁
To be fair, I thought the green rubber strap was just going to look much better with the green in the dial. However, after wearing the bracelet for as long as I have, I think it actually looks better contrasting with the stainless. Then of course there is the whole comfort factor that we've already mentioned.
@@barbecue4u I switched my bracelet for a general NATO, and now I love the watch more!
I have the blue, love it!!! Took it off bracelet and ordered a fkm rubber strap to dial down the bling! Its a great watch for the money.
Nice vid as always , thanks for sharing. I got myself a hydroconquest 39mm in grey with the rubber strap in November 2023. lovely watch and a good size for me, usually wearing DJ in 36mm. Only thing that is not good in my opinion is the crown. As you see in the video, it has a sort of cap at the top, behind the fluted part. I guess it is meant to improve the way to pull out the crown with your fingernails. But when you screw the crown back in to tighten it, this plate in combination with the large crown protectors on the housing of the watch, make you miss a tight grip on the fluted part of the crown and you have almost no sensual response if the crown is tightened or not. This always makes me feel a bit uncomfortable not to be 100% sure if the watch is waterproof or not. Great watch though. 👍
It also has a free sprung balance wheel and a silicon balance spring. These changes are significant improvements.
I've recently turned 30 and been looking forward to a nice watch to celebrate and for something to potentially pass on to kids. This one is definitely of interest. Also I've noticed the crown and guards look very similar to the winged hourglass logo
It's one of my favorite watches. But actually within the Swatch Group up the upper class range the Tissot Seastar is unbeatable by value for money.
Longines and Mido are great though, but for the half price the Seastar even with Silicon-Spring it is hard to pass.
Absolutely agree! Im rocking the Seastar 2000 and it's an amazing piece 600m with 80 hours reserve release valve on Steele bracelet exhibition back for $1300 Canadian not even close for me!
Hydroconquest is better quality, looks better (personal preference), and the movement is very accurate and designed to be serviced unlike the powermatic 80 in the tissot. Both cool watches but the hydroconquest is on a higher level.
I picked up a Mido Ocean Star for about $450 on ebay a few years ago and managed to find the rubber strap with clasp online as well, and I can’t seem to ever wear anything else.
I got the grey version a few months ago. I was lucky and made a great deal for 1.200€.
I wanted a more wearable dive watch next to my breitling superocean. I always loved longines and the hydroconquest does it all. It’s super accurate and has a dressy kind of look for a sports watch. the dial catches the sunlight perfectly and the finish is wonderful. the watch is really fun to wear and I couldn’t be happier…
Har den grå jeg og, nydelig klokke. Oser kvalitet av den.
@@Baste_Bastesen I don’t understand a single word, but yeah, I agree..😏
@@call1a1rich They said "I have the gray one and, lovely watch. It oozes quality", according to Google translate. I agree as well haha.
Best value in the market. Better yet, Longines are often discounted.
I have the blue dial with yellow gold. Absolutely beautiful! I love this watch. Thanks for the review Teddy.
I just got that as a gift. Thinking of switching colors.
@@coolboy18king You got it as a gift?! You are so lucky. I always get a chocolate box for a gift.
I have a two tone hydro and I love it! Only problem is that the lume is terrible. I could be out and about in the sun all day and then come night time you can barely see anything. Lume only really works well when you are out in the direct sun then go to a dark spot still during the day.
That's true, I got one too and sold it. It's a pity as all the other specs are dive standard. I sold mine as it was useless as a backup to my dive computer. But if you don't use a dive watch for diving, maybe it's ok. Definitely a Seiko is better if you dive.
After a year with this one, the lume has improved. I have no idea why, though. Maybe a layer of some material that decays first?
I absolutely love this watch i would buy it without any reservations.
Longines has been killing it with their Master and Heritage collections for a while now. Check out the Heritage A7 1935 with either the white or black dials which are very different as well as the Master collection moonphase which is the most complicated watch for it's price range. I've added several Longines pieces to my collection in the last year. Coincidentally I've ordered this Hydroconquest earlier this week and hope to have it in the next few days. For the quality, history, and price you won't regret adding a few to your collection.
The best watch for the price range!
I got mine today😊 Love the watch
Very nice. I did get one but as I do use my dive watches as backups when diving, I did sell it quite quickly as the lume seriously lets this watch down. It's disappointing as it has the specs for a dive watch but the lume is very short lived. I think there was just not enough layers applied.
Considering this and the Titoni Seascoper 300. The Titoni is a modified Sellita, but is COSC.
Nice i own a original US NAVY WW11 your right about 32mm 16mm strap width.
I have a black one. Wicked watch....
I have a L Skin Diver; bought new for $1,200! Nice watch great value
Would love to see Formex Reef Grey vs HydroConquest Grey and Formex Essence 39 Black vs Conquest 39 Black comparisons.
I love this watch i have the old model in 39mm every thing is nice about it just one thing they have to work on the bracelet, it doesn’t tapper and the clasp is a bit bulky,it just need to refined it a bit
This is an incredible watch
Hey Teddy! Can you PLEASE do a review on the new Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto 43mm with the ceramic bezel. Thank you for creating these watch reviews, there are an absolutely pleasure to watch.
The Hydroconquest Black ceramic is on my list
waiting for a ceramic bezel in 39mm for smaller wrists. Nice review
Im still undecided, I love the hydroconquest but the conquest 39 amazes me for the design and the price. Don't know If I will buy the hydro or the conquest
This is one of the best watches I ever purchased. Wears very similiar to old Seamaster sword hands, and that means something :) It is also highly legible, strap is great.
I gave it to my step son. He wears it daily, watch is doing great and looks super cool even on his small wrist.
"Deep Dive" on a dive watch. Nice! 😀
I wish they offered with no date option or maybe the date window at the 4 o’clock marker maybe . But no date would be perfect
Damn, same watch owner here!!! I love it!
I just got the 39mm blue quartz Hydroconquest for $740 OTD. I liked that it was almost 2mm thinner and a lot less money. Just ordered a 19mm blue rubber strap.
Where?
Where did you ordered it?
Longlines lacks no date options
Are there any differences between a 2022 model and say a 2019 or 2020?
Fantastic value watches that offer way more than the ubiquitous micro-brands. The only issue with the early models was the bracelet, which was impossible to get comfortable.
How would you say the bracelet is on the newer ones in comparison?
Never experienced one personally, but I believe they no longer need a half-link to offer proper adjustment.
@@mrd64 Oh nice, that's great to hear. Do you own one of the new or old models?
@@OneLordeAnimeClips I owned one of the originals back in 2010.
@@mrd64 That's dope. You let go of it?
I had to choose between this watch and the Oris aquis green. I decided on the aquis but it was a difficult choice.
Love that watch
My favorite dive watch bro...
Lots of versions of the l888. I wish they stated which one is in the hydroconquests. It would be great in a black 43mm with the chronometer movement and silicon balance spring. (l888.5)
Teddy, when was the last time you gave a watch a thumbs down? It's time to replace 'Reviews' in your title to sales.
My only pause is that crown.
If I bought my watch from a Grey dealer and I need it serviced can I send it to you for repairs?
Got my blue dial hydroconquest back in 2015/2016. Any differences from then? I dont think mine has ceramic inserts? Also i remember buying it for less than a grand then
Wow I love it 👍🏻
+4 sec a day and the power reserve is amazing 72 hrs minimum.
Do you ship in india and do you accept rupees
Superb except for those lugs. Kill it for me
How to adjust this rubber trap? Although I have a small wrist but l like the 43mm than 41mm. But i am affraid this rubber trap does not work for my small wrist. Can you have another video how to adjust this rubber trap please. Thanks
teddy can you tell me de difference between de conquest and de hydroconquest? they have same caliber L888 and both are 300 mts, why the difference of money? thanks and congratulations
bought one.
You say this has a movement based on the a31.l11 but I thought it was only some of the dearer hydro conquest models that used the l888.5 which is based on this movement with silicon spring?
I thought the base models were based on the a31.l02 or some maybe on the a31.l01. Longines doesn’t exactly publish this clearly on their website.
Any Hydroconquest with 5 year warranty has the L888.5. That changed in July 2020. All Longines automatics now have silicon hairspring.
Havent clicked this fast in a while!
And for giggles, first 🤣
While this is a good watch, the full ceramic version from Longines is miles ahead of this version, and also has a better clasp with built in on the fly micro adjustment
51.1mm lug to lug? Whoa
Yeah its huge but it curves down hard so itll wrap around the wrist nicely. I have a 6-6.25 inch flat wrist and it wears so nice. Longines is known for long lug sizes
39mm version just came out.
Let’s see that movement!?
Tissot Seastar
Is this movement COSC certified??
no otherwise more expensive ....
I had a blue one. Rubber strap is a disaster- too thick and inflexible. Irritating sides of the wrist. Sold it because of that. Watch itself is nice
Stuck between the conquest or hydroconquest both are beautiful time pieces. Any thoughts
What jacket is that?
Agreed . That's a flash looking jacket !
This design doesn't make it for me, I don't know if it's about those big numerals but it's just not appealing.
So i called some Longines retailers here in Seattle,( Macy & BenBridge) and inquired about them and they spoke to me like i was asking about Patek or AP!!! LONGINES would be ashamed..
PR is 64 not 72 hrs..
I was considering this watch until I learned that one has to cut the rubber strap for fitting ...
Umm yea that's soo bad I really liked this watch and thought this gonna be my 2nd watch but seems I have to find an other, can't understand why they made that strap like that... 😏
I am a beginner and it wasn't hard to fit ! cut big and can keep fine tuning if you have to.
Wow, those lugs are too long.
If only it did not have date window ...
Mido < 1500$ < Oris / Rado. This Longines diver is not unique enough.
why teddy always talk so much
Cheap ETA movement,just slightly modified like in omega or tag Heuer ETA2892-A2 calibre