owned the hydroconquest for almost 2 years, love it, and actually think the bracelet is pretty good. You are not the only one bringing it up, dont understand why though
The bracelet is good, don’t get me wrong. I just felt like it could have been a little more polished around the edges, and the fact that there were no buttons to deploy it meant you have to yank the clasp open which just IMO felt inelegant. Also because the Swatch group as a whole has some amazing bracelets that they could have borrowed from. But that’s just my opinion. Even just adding buttons would take it from good to great!
My compliments, Sir. Nice, calming intro and outro music, unlike the throbbing crap most channels use! Regarding the watches; both those Longines Divers would look much classier without the date complication.
Hi there!!! I am SO sorry for the delay - TH-cam hasn’t been notifying me of comments on this video for some reason! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I agree, I hate when videos have horrid electronic music! I’m glad this was calming. :) And I agree! I wish Longines still made the non-date version of the Legend. Cheers!
Sucks to hear the watch was damaged. Still a pretty good looking watch with great finishing and movement. I've also heard the bracelet is meh. Did you see the boutique version they released recently? It has a ceramic dial in green and an improved bracelet. Interestingly I once bought a Tissot Visodate that the case came scratched from the AD. I wonder if ADs aren't as careful with "entry level watches" as they are with others.
Enrique S B Hi there! Yeah - such a bummer about the crystal, that’s totally something that I assume slipped through Longines QC though, though, since mine came directly from Swatch USA - I can’t even imagine how hard that crystal had to get knocked for it to have scratched/chipped like that. And I have seen the green one! I wish the green was more of an emerald like what Oris does with the Aquis. It comes with the same bracelet (I think) that’s on the USA limited edition. To me the issue was the bracelet was that it didn’t drape nicely and was really hollow feeling. Sort of like a low end Seiko diver. And oh man! That’s no bueno about the visodate. I definitely know Bloomingdale’s doesn’t pay as much attention with these as they probably should, but it also makes returns a lot easier too! Cheers! And thanks for watching!
That's sad with the QC... I had the same issue with the AR and the crystal with a Certina. They changed the crystal and even the new crystal still had issues like that... Seiko QC is terrible in other ways... Not sure which one to really go for nowadays. Need to get your magnifier down to an AD and truly inspect the piece before taking it home, 😅
Legend diver is truly unique. I love Longines and was between a conquest vhp and hydroconquest and ended up with the vhp with black dial. I couldn’t justify paying double for an even more generic looking watch.
Michael Z. I’m stoked with it - delivered yesterday. And on Longines in general - there are some real deals to be had right now, got my Legend for 40% off from Bloomingdales. If you still want a Hydroconquest, there have been some great sales on it recently from all the major department stores. Thanks for watching, cheers!
That’s too bad you got one with all those scratches. I noticed those big box store purchases can be hit or miss. While my Longines purchase was good, another watch, Hamilton, had couple small chips on the case. Since I got it on 50 percent sale under $400, I am keeping it, but pretty certain it may have been a “floor” model as the box it came in had lints and dust.
I totally agree. I try to purchase from Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s because on many items they’ll ship “direct from the vendor”, in other words right from Swatch USA or Seiko America, etc. but I feel you on the price - I think my Legend was a floor model or display but I got it for about 50% off so like you I’m keeping it and am perfectly happy given the price. Thanks for watching! Cheers!
@@joshjamesyoutube Twice I've received watches from Macy's where they put special edition pieces in standard edition boxes (so missing significant paraphernalia like extra straps, etc.) so the department stores can definitely be inconsistent. Fortunately they tend to have good return policies.
Good riddance Hydroconquest, hello Legend Diver! That is going to be a very cool piece to own! I think you could argue that is the watch that started the whole heritage, legacy, retro revival about ten years ago. Can't wait for that video!! BTW, I rolled my eyes when you bought another Omega nato! Too funny. Stay safe and healthy, and catch you in the next one.
Matthew I am SO sorry I don’t know what’s going on but TH-cam isn’t notifying me of comments again and I didn’t see this until I came back to the video. THREE WEEKS LATER. Anyway - the Legend is amazing, I was waiting for a strap to come in before making a video but I’ve just gotten it in and will definitely be filming that soon!!! And hahaha thank goodness for return policies - as soon as I sent back the Hydroconquest I sent back the Omega nato too LOL. I also haven’t forgotten about the video I need to do on cleaning! ;) Cheers and hope all is well. ❤️
@@joshjamesyoutube hey stranger! Just kidding, and no worries. Yeah, at one time you were pretty adamant that you weren't going to drop big bucks on another Omega NATO. Well, I guess you didn't after all! See you in the next one. In the meantime continue to stay healthy and safe.
Super late but I was wondering where you got those leather braided bracelets from? The red one and the double white one? They look super nice and seem like great quality.
Hello! The red one is an Omega sailing bracelet ($300) and actually rubber, and the white is from Kiel James Patrick ($30 I think) and actually is braided rope. Both are great! If you’re looking for leather, Kiel James Patrick does make some in leather and I also have a few from Elegatto that I like too. On the higher end, Ferragamo and Bottega Veneta both make beautiful leather bracelets as well. Cheers!!
Thank you! It’s very easy to remove the bracelet, the boutique edition (I assume you mean the boutique exclusive green version) is nice but WAY overpriced in my opinion. I don’t think this watch is worth anything more than $1,200 USD / €1,000 and the boutique version doesn’t change anything besides the color. Hope this helps!
@@joshjamesyoutube you think a watch with a modified high grade ETA 2892-2 movement is not worth more than $1,200? that's bullshit if you think that it's the same movement as some IWC's 😂😂😂😎👍
Hallo! Great watch, great review! I would like to hear your opinion about one thing. Is it worth the price diference between the seastar 1000 and the hidroconquest? I have bought the tissot with 590 €. The hidroconquest is 1100 €. I really like my tissot. I didn’t have any problems. But i like the hidroconquest too. What do you think? Thank you!
Hello!!! I am SO sorry this is so delayed, TH-cam has not been notifying me of new comments and so I just now saw this. Please accept my apologies! To answer your question - I think it is worth the extra money but I personally still can’t get over the bracelet. I would say if you’re interested in it, get the Hydroconquest in a different color and you’ll be set. I think both the blue and grey versions of the Hydroconquest are really nice and noticeably different from the Tissot, so the two wouldn’t be redundant in your collection. Hope this helps!!
I tend to agree. Great watch, WAY overpriced (at retail) for what you get. They do go on deep discount from time to time (with promo codes on top of that) from Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s (both ADs) so keep an eye on them.
If they would make the 39mm again like the generation 1, I would buy it again. Sold mine because it is too big. Don’t think that the bracelet is too bad but I know what you mean. And I never saw a bracelet that catches so many scratches. So a nice rubber or nato is the best choice.
The 41mm case is normal size for 17sm+ wrist but the problem is the super long lugs at 51mm.... They should make 41mm version with 47-48mm lugs then it will be great size.
They do but as you may see in my other videos I don’t baby my watches at all, even my high end pieces from Omega and such. They’re tools and made to be worn and wearing them and beating on them is how I feel like I get my money’s worth out of them. Just me, of course. :) And as for this watch, it came directly from Swatch Group distribution with all its original tape and film. It is possible that it was a return to them and they refurbished and repackaged it but even still, I suspect it was probably a QC oversight in manufacturing.
Totally agree on the bracelet... It is shockingly garbage. The links would have been alright but that clasp/closing system is utterly poor quality... I sent the watch back. It's outrageous what the Swatch Group allow themselves to release at this price point...
Yes that’s correct - I mention this many times in the video that this is an Omega NATO. It was the only nato strap that color matched the blue perfectly. I’m not sure if you didn’t understand but I got the watch on the stainless steel and swapped it out because it felt cheap to me.
Actually in this case, the watch came directly from the Swatch Groupe US distribution center and it was brand new when I got it (or reconditioned with all protective plastics intact). See my latest video if you’re not familiar with how Ships from/by vendor works.
Josh, I've had my Legend Diver for two years and I'm still in love with it. You can't go wrong!
I absolutely love mine!! Put it on a leather strap and am so glad I didn’t keep the Hydroconquest. Cheers!!
I just happened to think that the bracelet on these hydroconquest watches are high quality and gorgeous looking!
owned the hydroconquest for almost 2 years, love it, and actually think the bracelet is pretty good. You are not the only one bringing it up, dont understand why though
The bracelet is good, don’t get me wrong. I just felt like it could have been a little more polished around the edges, and the fact that there were no buttons to deploy it meant you have to yank the clasp open which just IMO felt inelegant. Also because the Swatch group as a whole has some amazing bracelets that they could have borrowed from. But that’s just my opinion. Even just adding buttons would take it from good to great!
My compliments, Sir. Nice, calming intro and outro music, unlike the throbbing crap most channels use! Regarding the watches; both those Longines Divers would look much classier without the date complication.
Hi there!!! I am SO sorry for the delay - TH-cam hasn’t been notifying me of comments on this video for some reason! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I agree, I hate when videos have horrid electronic music! I’m glad this was calming. :) And I agree! I wish Longines still made the non-date version of the Legend. Cheers!
Hi! I have black 43mn on breclet and now save money for blue on rubber. This watch is top quality product in range that the could be higher
i had condensation in my breitling superocean steelfish a17390, rated at 2000m...
Sucks to hear the watch was damaged. Still a pretty good looking watch with great finishing and movement. I've also heard the bracelet is meh. Did you see the boutique version they released recently? It has a ceramic dial in green and an improved bracelet.
Interestingly I once bought a Tissot Visodate that the case came scratched from the AD. I wonder if ADs aren't as careful with "entry level watches" as they are with others.
Enrique S B Hi there! Yeah - such a bummer about the crystal, that’s totally something that I assume slipped through Longines QC though, though, since mine came directly from Swatch USA - I can’t even imagine how hard that crystal had to get knocked for it to have scratched/chipped like that.
And I have seen the green one! I wish the green was more of an emerald like what Oris does with the Aquis. It comes with the same bracelet (I think) that’s on the USA limited edition. To me the issue was the bracelet was that it didn’t drape nicely and was really hollow feeling. Sort of like a low end Seiko diver. And oh man! That’s no bueno about the visodate. I definitely know Bloomingdale’s doesn’t pay as much attention with these as they probably should, but it also makes returns a lot easier too! Cheers! And thanks for watching!
That's sad with the QC... I had the same issue with the AR and the crystal with a Certina. They changed the crystal and even the new crystal still had issues like that... Seiko QC is terrible in other ways... Not sure which one to really go for nowadays. Need to get your magnifier down to an AD and truly inspect the piece before taking it home, 😅
Legend diver is truly unique. I love Longines and was between a conquest vhp and hydroconquest and ended up with the vhp with black dial. I couldn’t justify paying double for an even more generic looking watch.
Michael Z. I’m stoked with it - delivered yesterday. And on Longines in general - there are some real deals to be had right now, got my Legend for 40% off from Bloomingdales. If you still want a Hydroconquest, there have been some great sales on it recently from all the major department stores. Thanks for watching, cheers!
Great video! Keep it up!
Thank you!
That’s too bad you got one with all those scratches. I noticed those big box store purchases can be hit or miss. While my Longines purchase was good, another watch, Hamilton, had couple small chips on the case. Since I got it on 50 percent sale under $400, I am keeping it, but pretty certain it may have been a “floor” model as the box it came in had lints and dust.
I totally agree. I try to purchase from Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s because on many items they’ll ship “direct from the vendor”, in other words right from Swatch USA or Seiko America, etc. but I feel you on the price - I think my Legend was a floor model or display but I got it for about 50% off so like you I’m keeping it and am perfectly happy given the price. Thanks for watching! Cheers!
@@joshjamesyoutube Twice I've received watches from Macy's where they put special edition pieces in standard edition boxes (so missing significant paraphernalia like extra straps, etc.) so the department stores can definitely be inconsistent. Fortunately they tend to have good return policies.
Good riddance Hydroconquest, hello Legend Diver! That is going to be a very cool piece to own! I think you could argue that is the watch that started the whole heritage, legacy, retro revival about ten years ago. Can't wait for that video!! BTW, I rolled my eyes when you bought another Omega nato! Too funny. Stay safe and healthy, and catch you in the next one.
Matthew I am SO sorry I don’t know what’s going on but TH-cam isn’t notifying me of comments again and I didn’t see this until I came back to the video. THREE WEEKS LATER. Anyway - the Legend is amazing, I was waiting for a strap to come in before making a video but I’ve just gotten it in and will definitely be filming that soon!!! And hahaha thank goodness for return policies - as soon as I sent back the Hydroconquest I sent back the Omega nato too LOL. I also haven’t forgotten about the video I need to do on cleaning! ;) Cheers and hope all is well. ❤️
@@joshjamesyoutube hey stranger! Just kidding, and no worries. Yeah, at one time you were pretty adamant that you weren't going to drop big bucks on another Omega NATO. Well, I guess you didn't after all! See you in the next one. In the meantime continue to stay healthy and safe.
I myself am looking for the USA exclusive or a Chronograph. Agree not at retail prices. Perhaps invest in a better bracelet for it.
Super late but I was wondering where you got those leather braided bracelets from? The red one and the double white one? They look super nice and seem like great quality.
Hello! The red one is an Omega sailing bracelet ($300) and actually rubber, and the white is from Kiel James Patrick ($30 I think) and actually is braided rope. Both are great! If you’re looking for leather, Kiel James Patrick does make some in leather and I also have a few from Elegatto that I like too. On the higher end, Ferragamo and Bottega Veneta both make beautiful leather bracelets as well. Cheers!!
Great review. Is it easy enough to remove the bracelet on this watch or best to buy boutique edition?
Thank you! It’s very easy to remove the bracelet, the boutique edition (I assume you mean the boutique exclusive green version) is nice but WAY overpriced in my opinion. I don’t think this watch is worth anything more than $1,200 USD / €1,000 and the boutique version doesn’t change anything besides the color. Hope this helps!
@@joshjamesyoutube thanks Josh that's a great help.
@@joshjamesyoutube you think a watch with a modified high grade ETA 2892-2 movement is not worth more than $1,200? that's bullshit if you think that it's the same movement as some IWC's 😂😂😂😎👍
Hallo! Great watch, great review!
I would like to hear your opinion about one thing. Is it worth the price diference between the seastar 1000 and the hidroconquest? I have bought the tissot with 590 €. The hidroconquest is 1100 €. I really like my tissot. I didn’t have any problems. But i like the hidroconquest too. What do you think? Thank you!
Wher did u find hydroconquest for 1100€?
Miha Kresnik in România. Here. www.bb-shop.ro/ceas-de-mana-longines_hydroconquest-55081.html
It was 1390€ and now is 1160€
Miha Kresnik 1 € is aprox 4,8 lei (RON)
Hello!!! I am SO sorry this is so delayed, TH-cam has not been notifying me of new comments and so I just now saw this. Please accept my apologies! To answer your question - I think it is worth the extra money but I personally still can’t get over the bracelet. I would say if you’re interested in it, get the Hydroconquest in a different color and you’ll be set. I think both the blue and grey versions of the Hydroconquest are really nice and noticeably different from the Tissot, so the two wouldn’t be redundant in your collection. Hope this helps!!
Had mine for a week and sold. Unfortunately I couldn't justify the price for it. Maybe for 600.00 usd I would've kept it
I tend to agree. Great watch, WAY overpriced (at retail) for what you get. They do go on deep discount from time to time (with promo codes on top of that) from Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s (both ADs) so keep an eye on them.
If they would make the 39mm again like the generation 1, I would buy it again. Sold mine because it is too big. Don’t think that the bracelet is too bad but I know what you mean. And I never saw a bracelet that catches so many scratches. So a nice rubber or nato is the best choice.
The 41mm case is normal size for 17sm+ wrist but the problem is the super long lugs at 51mm.... They should make 41mm version with 47-48mm lugs then it will be great size.
@@Visitor555 yes exactly, I am wearing my Omega Seamaster with 41 without any problem.
I bought one blue dial with blue rubber strap. I can tell you, that this one for a diver watch is the real deal
Ceramic bead bracelets scratch up watches terribly and I think this watch was out before you got it.
They do but as you may see in my other videos I don’t baby my watches at all, even my high end pieces from Omega and such. They’re tools and made to be worn and wearing them and beating on them is how I feel like I get my money’s worth out of them. Just me, of course. :) And as for this watch, it came directly from Swatch Group distribution with all its original tape and film. It is possible that it was a return to them and they refurbished and repackaged it but even still, I suspect it was probably a QC oversight in manufacturing.
If you removed the ar coating, would it have solved the issue or the scratch was into the crystal itself?
Hello! Great question, some of it may have been solved by that but there was some definite chipping of the crystal on the edge.
Where did you get that prices? This watches starting from 900$ with quartz
Not sure where you are but in the USA, the 2018 Hydroconquest with the L888 cal and the ceramic bezel (which this is) retails for $1,600 USD.
the number on the ceramic bezel when touched feels smooth and flat or feels like a bulge ?
Anton Felix It is engraved and filled with white paint.
@@joshjamesyoutube you think the number can fade ?
41 ou 43 mm ?? Thx fort the answer
41 :)
@@joshjamesyoutube Thx, really really nice watch !!!
Nato strap 22 or 21mm?
22mm
@@joshjamesyoutube thx!
Where did you get that strap
Hello! It’s an Omega nato strap, I’ve got a video on it here: th-cam.com/video/pmMvjmA9DUA/w-d-xo.html
Totally agree on the bracelet... It is shockingly garbage. The links would have been alright but that clasp/closing system is utterly poor quality... I sent the watch back. It's outrageous what the Swatch Group allow themselves to release at this price point...
AGREED that it’s outrageous the quality Swatch thinks is acceptable sometimes.
Clasp is bad for me too. Ordered a rubber strap online to replace it.
If I bought a watch over a few hundred dollars I would open it up in the store and use a magnify loupe to check it out.
I ordered this one online and got it directly from Swatch Groupe US distribution so that wasn’t an option (and hence the QC note).
Hello, i noticed that the becelet/strap is omega, and i believe this is not Longines officiall strap for Hydroconquest Ceramic bezel.
Yes that’s correct - I mention this many times in the video that this is an Omega NATO. It was the only nato strap that color matched the blue perfectly. I’m not sure if you didn’t understand but I got the watch on the stainless steel and swapped it out because it felt cheap to me.
i would change your local AD :-D
cheapest submariner I have bought. forget about my Rolex sub since I got this one. they did great at the price... it cost nothing
That’s because they give you the watches in the showroom so it sss probably scratched by a dumb customer or sales rep
Actually in this case, the watch came directly from the Swatch Groupe US distribution center and it was brand new when I got it (or reconditioned with all protective plastics intact). See my latest video if you’re not familiar with how Ships from/by vendor works.